Objective:  I can identify quotes that illustrate three of Kristof’s writing goals by completing parts of the graphic organizer with my specific highlighter while consulting with my elbow partners in the group.

BW:  Skim through the Kristof argument.  Write down his claim for “Lessons From Guns and a Goose.”  Then write down the counterargument or opposing position of his claim.

1.  Share Out:  What is his claim?  Counterargument?  How does he refute his counterargument?  Does he use an anecdote? Humor?

2.  Promethean Board:  The whole class will build the graphic organizer beginning with the goal of “refuting a counterargument” with the techniques of “anecdote” and “humor.”

3.  Promethean Board:  Teacher models the next two goals/techniques.

4.  Group Work:  Students will identify quotes with separate markers for each technique.

5.  Share Out:  If time allows, volunteers will share the findings of quotes for one or two goals/techniques.