Digital Agenda: Monday, October 28th and Tuesday, October 29th!

Do Now (10 mins):

First, copy your homework in your Agenda:

1. Read the article and activity for "A Pink Lizard and Striped Fish" and "Saving Peter Rabbit"

2. "The Camel Library" Questions

Write the answer on p. 31L of your InteractiveNotebook.

What is the ad appealing to and what persuasive strategy is being used? 

The ad appeals to (pathos/logos/ethos) , and it uses the (avant garde, plain folks, bandwagon, etc) strategy.

On the left side of your desk, leave your Agenda open.  I will check this while you are working.

Objectives:

Students will...

- Analyze a nonfiction text by identifying the purpose and reading actively by highlighting and annotating the text.

- identify and explain the author's purpose in a text by taking guided Notes and identifying the purpose of "The Camel Library".

Identify the main idea of an article on TeenBiz30000 by summarizing the text in their own words.

Standards

Language.6.4 Determine meanings of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone

Reading: Informational Text.6.2 Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments

Direct Station:

Introduction to Nonfiction Notes

"The Camel Library" Article

Independent:

1. Follow this link to teenbiz3000.com
2. Type your username and password
3. Start the 5 step lesson 
4. Read & Listen to the Vocabulary
5. As you read the article, STOP 3 TIMES and fill in the SUMMARIZE box.  This will be graded.
6. When you do the ACTIVITY, refer back to the article for answers.
7. On the Thought Question, remember to click on "Include in Your Answer" so you can get a 3 or 4 score.
8. If you finish early, do the Stretch Article!

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