Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Learning Objectives:

• What is the best way to analyze two sides of an issue?
• What is the difference between a news article and an editorial?

Your SpringBoard book is needed.  

Opening:
1. 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.

2. With your seat buddy, complete #1-3 on page 152 to begin class.

3. Discuss your responses, especially the types of arguments used on each side:

• cause and effect
• analogy
• authority

Work Period:

4. Shared Reading: "Hang it Up!"

• Mark the text for words and phrases that indicate the author's OPINION.

5. Respond to questions #4-6 on pages 152-153.

Closing:

6. Complete the Venn Diagram on 153.

HW: Independent Reading