- Do NOW:
DO NOW: What does the information in the first paragraph of "A Lady Worth Knowing" show about the author's opinion? Select THREE options.
a. The author thinks that Betsy Ross is important in the history of this country.
b. The author believes that Americans are interested in knowing about the Founding Fathers of our nation.
c. The author thinks that notable American women should be just as recognized as notable American men.
d. The author does not believe that Americans give enough credit to Betsy Ross for being an amazing American female.
e. The author knows that many people do not believe that Betsy Ross sewed the first American flag, but the author wants to prove them wrong. e. The author thinks that Betsy Ross deserves more attention than the more traditional well–known American characters, like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
Class work:
Using Close Reading Strategy, Read - Teens and Screens: The Truth About Too Much Screen Time
Independent Practice - Complete Practice A and Questions 1-8
Exit Ticket -
Turkey Paragraph [100 word Paragraph]