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What's in a paragraph?

Today I will:

  • Summarize two articles about smartphone usage in 2 Tweets.
  • Complete my evidence collector with 5 pieces of evidence from each article.
  • List the components of an analytical paragraph and understand how they work together.

Agenda:

  • Warm-up: Think back on the two articles we have read together that represent two sides of the smartphone debate. If the two authors simply "tweeted" instead of writing articles, what would they have written? 
    • 1-2 sentences
    • 1-2 hashtags

  • Time to either finish Evidence Collector or to refine it
  • What Makes a Good Paragraph? (Slideshow)
    • I will stamp your notes at the end of class to check for active listening and understanding.

Homework:

  • Everyone: bring art materials you would like to use to creatively illustrate a paragraph tomorrow. (I will also have some construction paper, markers, scissors, and glue.)
  • Honors: new packet (I will distribute in class; due Monday)
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