June+17+L4

**Learning Objectives:**

 * Demonstrate understanding of learned vocabulary
 * Learn new vocabulary
 * Organize an author's sources
 * Respond to a claim

//No Homework.//

**Today's Agenda**
4. Write a comical or dramatic skit using all of today's words and at least 5 words from the past week. Volunteers perform. 5. Article [|"Texting Changes Life for Teens"]  //Who is this person?// ||= Source Material //What does this person say?// ||= Analysis //Why does the writer use what others say?// ||
 * 1) Copy the learning objectives in your notebooks.
 * 2) Vocabulary Test!
 * 3) Daily Vocabulary
 * translate with a partner
 * identify the part of speech
 * write a synonym in English
 * As a class, create flashcards on [|quizlet.com].
 * With a partner, organize the Author's sources. Create one chart for positive claims and one for negative claims:
 * = Name of Person

6. Technology Prompt: //In recent years, we have seen an increase in the use and availability of technology. It has made our lives easier and quickened the speed of communication. However, Professor Alex K. Klump states, "Modern technology has done America's youth a disservice by distracting them from real responsibilities and negating the need for face-to-face conversation." Write an essay in which you defend, challenge, or qualify Professor Klump's claim.// //Use your own background knowledge and the articles you've read to support your opinion ("Finished with Facebook" and "Texting Changes Life for Teens").//

Organization : I. Intro II. Body 1 (Klump's 1st Claim - "distracting from real responsibilities") III. Body 2 (Klump's 2nd claim - "no face-to-face conversation") IV. Conclusion
 * hook/background (explain topic of technology to readers)
 * Introduce two articles (titles and authors) with 1 sentence summary of each
 * DCQ thesis
 * Topic sentence
 * Transition to Quote
 * Supporting Quote (evidence)
 * Explain (commentary - your opinion)
 * Closing sentence
 * Topic sentence
 * Transition to Quote
 * Supporting Quote (evidence)
 * Explain (commentary - your opinion)
 * Closing sentence
 * Summarize main points
 * Restate thesis in different words
 * Answer: How will technology effect/change future generations? (big picture analysis)

7.  [|Grammar Practice].