Monday, May 2, 2016

Learning Objectives:

• How can SOAPSTone be an effective analysis tool for reading an non-fiction text?
• How does an author us his or her persuasive skills in writing?
• Can a reader's mind be changed based on an essay?

Your SpringBoard book is needed.  

Opening:
1. Over the weekend, you Read and Marked the Text: Let's Reread it Together...

• ? = Question the Text 
• ! = Show interest in a passage
• * = Comment on the Text

SOAPSTone:
2. Jigsaw the Elements and Review

3. At the bottom of the page, fill in the blanks.  

What is the purpose of the author's essay?


Work Period:

4.Agree vs. Disagree: 

1. School uniforms should be mandatory and consistent.

2. Cell phones should be forbidden throughout the school day except for academic purposes.

3. Teachers should adhere to a uniform policy that is similar to the students' uniform policy.

4. People should be required to have a pet for two years prior to having children.

5. One computer per student should be required for all classes.

5. For the following debatable issue, you will be assigned a "side" and you must debate it, arguing for your position on the issue:

• College should be free to all students who meet a specific academic standard by the end of High School.

Closing:

6. Reading: "City Schools Cut Parents' Lifeline (the Cellphone)" on Pages 147-149:

• Mark "CON" for all statements that support a BAN on CELL PHONE USE.
• Mark "PRO" for all statements that support the USE of CELL PHONES in school settings.