For this activity, let’s imagine that Donald Trump called you up and asked for your opinion on this controversial issue.
On your blog, please tell us what you think about his plan to build a wall between the USA and Mexico. Is it a good idea or a bad idea? Why do you think so?
The current President of the United States of America (U.S.A.) is a man named Donald Trump. He was elected President in 2016. At the time, he promised the American people that he would build a wall between the U.S.A. and Mexico - the country immediately south of the United States. He made this promise because he wanted to stop people from crossing the American-Mexican border.
Earlier this year, a migrant caravan (people moving in a large group) came through South and Central America on its way to the Mexican-American border. The people in the caravan were heading to America to find jobs and build a better life for themselves and their families. You can learn more about them in this video.
Donald Trump’s plan to build the wall is very controversial (some people strongly agree with his idea and others strongly disagree). The current President of the United States of America (U.S.A.) is a man named Donald Trump. He was elected President in 2016. At the time, he promised the American people that he would build a wall between the U.S.A. and Mexico - the country immediately south of the United States. He made this promise because he wanted to stop people from crossing the American-Mexican border.
Earlier this year, a migrant caravan (people moving in a large group) came through South and Central America on its way to the Mexican-American border. The people in the caravan were heading to America to find jobs and build a better life for themselves and their families. You can learn more about them in this video.
Donald Trump’s plan to build the wall is very controversial (some people strongly agree with his idea and others strongly disagree).
The wall would be a bad idea not only would it not keep people out but it's not physically possible the wall would have to be over 3000 km (2000 miles) and to pay for that it would cost between 15 to 25 billion (US) dollars
Kia ora Travis!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Mikey. I'm a member of this years Summer Learning Journey team and I'll be commenting on some of your wonderful blog posts over the summer. I'm so pleased that you've made a start on the teaser week activities - well done! :)
I like how you've considered the economic factors involved in building such a wall. You're the first student I've come across who has done that. Can you share some more thoughts on why you think it isn't a good idea? What about it's impact on the Mexican and American people?
Congratulations again on completing your first task! Remember that the programme officially begins next Monday (December 16th), so be sure to check out the Week 1 activities on the Summer Learning Journey then. In the meantime, keep going with the teaser week activities - I can't wait to read more! :)
Blog ya later!
Mikey