Objective:  I can identify and write down the claim, counterclaim, and supporting evidence of the “Lift the Cell Phone Ban” AOW by following the 5-Step Worksheet and consulting with my elbow partner.

BW:  Read the exemplar summary for Parts 1, 2, and 3 of “How Much Land Does a Man Need?”.  Write a reflection of five sentences or more about it.  What do you like?  Are there any possible improvements to suggest?

Activities:

1.  Share Out:  Random selection of students will share their reflections.
2. Promethean Board:  In the exemplar, which sentence ends Part 2 of the story?  How many sentences describe Parts 1 and 2?  Which sentence collapses or condenses two main points?
3. Independent Study:  Complete Steps 1 and 2 in the Claim Worksheet for “Lift the Cell Phone Ban.”
4. Share Out: What is the question posed by the title?  What sentence best answers it?
5. Think Pair/Share:  Students will work with their partners to complete the worksheet.
6. HW:  Complete the worksheet for “Lift the Cell Phone Ban.”  Worksheet I , Worksheet II , Lift Cell Phone Ban I , Lift Cell Phone Ban II , Lift Cell Phone Ban III