Homework: Research the death penalty What is punishable by death? How does this differ in different countries? Around 300 words, to: Due:

Responding to Non-Fiction Lesson objectives: To follow an argument To understand an author’s viewpoint To analyse language

White Board Starter: Rearrange the words to create the headline IDIEKILLERSEEA I AKILLERDIE What is the article about? What type of language would you expect to find in this article? Why is it important to have headline that is to the point?

I SEE A KILLER DIE Active reading: As we read the text highlight language that shows: The use of facts The use of opinion Strong emotive words Language that shows what the author makes us think about: The killer The victims and their families Death by gassing Grab a highlighter!

I SEE A KILLER DIE Active reading: What did you find…? The use of facts The use of opinion Strong emotive words The language that shows what the author makes us think about… The killer The victims and their families Death by gassing Grab a highlighter!

Development: Following an argument and getting an overview of an article. Topic sentences Usually (but not always) the first sentence in each paragraph. Read and highlight the first sentence of each paragraph. Now put the article out of sight and tell your partner what it was about. In less than 8 sentences

Paired Discussion Task: What does the writer think…? What does he think about the death penalty? What does he think about death by gassing? What effect did viewing the death have on him?

White Board Plenary Create an alternative headline for the story.