Dec 5 2024 This town WAS paradise assignment & Black Friday & Lead Up to The Holiday Season - Mini Lesson - Minimalism vs. Materialism

Silent Read 20 min. 


This Town Was Paradise, Then Everyone Started Working From Home

Review Video From Last Day: Tuesday Dec 3 2024

Questions: Group Work. 2-3 MAX - Paragraph Responses. Use the writing techniques we reviewed on Monday & Tuesday.
  • Topic Sentences: A strong topic sentence introduces the main idea of the paragraph, clearly stating what the paragraph will be about.
  • Body Paragraph Transitions: Transitions help connect ideas, ensuring the writing flows logically.
  • Conclusion Transitions: Conclusion should restate the main point and tie everything together while guiding the reader to a final thought.

  • Different types of transition words and phrases:
    • For Adding Information: furthermore, additionally, also
    • For Contrast: however, on the other hand, nevertheless
    • For Example: for instance, for example, such as
    • For Cause and Effect: therefore, as a result, consequently
    • For Summarizing: in conclusion, overall, to sum up

  • Students will use a transition word/phrase to smoothly conclude their paragraph, and also link back to the central idea of their essay.

1. Are there any similarities you noted re: what is happening in Crested Butte and what is happening in Revy? Why or why not?

2. How do you think the expansion of remote work opportunities affects housing availability in ski towns? 

3. How would you suggest that Crested Butte OR Revy work to solve their/our affordable housing shortage? 

Presentations Re: Group Work.  


Mini Lesson - Minimalism vs. Materialism

Class to view the following video 1st :) 

A rich life with less stuff | The Minimalists | TEDxWhitefish


Class Discussion Question:

Did you like the video? Why OR Why not?

Group work.  Split the class into groups of max 2-3. Have groups complete the following questions. All names on 1 piece of paper to hand in with answers. Use the writing techniques we learned about last day e.g. Topic sentences, transition words, examples, & concluding statements.

Group Work Questions: Paragraph Responses. PICK ONE!

1. Materialism - What is it? & How does materialism (excess stuff) affect our lives? future careers? life goals?

2. Minimalism - What is it? What are the benefits OR what are the shortfalls? (negatives?)

Class Discussion re: Answers to above questions once all groups have completed their work. 20 min group work time allocation. 



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