Active Engagement: TW read independent section “Building Green” and model for students identifying author’s point of view by reading one paragraph at a time and annotate the main idea, author’s opinion, evidence, etc. [Intended responses: There are other ways you can conserve energy that will result in reduced pollution, and you don’t have to move!.)
Students will annotate Paragraphs 2 –3 to answer Question
3. How does the author’s choice of facts or examples influence how readers think about the topic?
4. What does the author want to accomplish in this text?
Link: TW show students how to annotate the text for word choice, reasons, and evidence to determine author’s perspective and point of view. Eliminate any unnecessary details.
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:
Students will complete RI6 – Most Valuable Player Activity Sheet
EXIT TICKET:
Quick Write:
4. How does the ‘If,...I would…’ structure in the poem develop the speaker’s perspective towards her goals?