15 Minutes of Independent Reading Share with your group members: The title of your book The author of your book An overview of what you have read Do you like/dislike the book and why. Tardy Bell Activity

Monday November 14, 2016 Today you will need: A pencil A novel to read

Monday November 14, 2016 Today’s Agenda Word Generation 1.13 – The Death Penalty Outcast United by Warren St. John Point of View in Nonfiction Discuss the point of views presented in chapters 1 and 2 Read Chapter 3 & Clarkston Video Graphic Organizer – P.O.V. Exit Ticket – Outcast United Quiz

Is the death Penalty Justified? Word Generation Lesson 1.13

Word Generation Unit One Lesson Thirteen “Is the Death Penalty justified?

advocates Students’ rights are often advocated for by teachers.

Name a person who is an advocate for students Name a person who is an advocate for students. Use the word advocate or a form of the word in your responses. Turn and Talk

contrary Contrary to popular belief, most teachers work after school during the summer.

What is another statement that might begin with the phrase “contrary to popular belief?” Use the word contrary in your responses. Turn and Talk

prohibit Students are prohibited from getting out of their seats in this class.

What is something a student is prohibited from doing in school What is something a student is prohibited from doing in school? Use the word prohibited or a form of the word in your responses.

release One can release emotions either physically or emotionally.

Complete this sentence: I release my anger by… Complete this sentence: I release my anger by….. Use the word release or a form of the word in your responses. Turn and Talk

reverse Reversing a state law requires many government agencies to agree.

Some states enforce the death penalty; do you think the death penalty should be reversed? Use the word reversed or a form of the word in your responses. Turn and Talk

Reciprocal Read Paragraph 1 & 2 Why do advocates of the death penalty think this is necessary? Use the word advocates or a form of the word in your responses. Turn and Talk

Reciprocal Read Paragraphs 3 -5 What is the most compelling reason against the death penalty being legal? Turn and Talk

What is the most compelling reason against the death penalty being legal? Turn and Talk

Criteria for Success At the end of today’s lesson, we will analyze how a writer of nonfiction can present various points of view on a topic to give different perspectives.

P.O.V. in Nonfiction Mini-Lesson

Outcast United Intro to Chapter 2 Whole Group Discussion Discuss the point of views presented in chapters 1 and 2 of the text. Determine who is telling the story and respond to the following questions: What is the author’s/narrator’s opinion How does he/she feel? What words does the author use to describe the situation? What examples does the author/narrator use to show his/her feelings? What words does the author/narrator use to show how he/she feels?

Outcast United Chapter 3 Read chapter 3, “Small Town … Big Heart” reciprocally in your group As you read, think about point of view and analyze the various points of view presented about Clarkston, GA., in the chapter. Complete the graphic organizer on point of view. Analyze the various points of views about life in Clarkston as presented by the residents & refugees. People to look for: Mayor Lee Swaney Middle Class White Families Refugees Councilwoman Karen Feltz Clarkston Police Department

P.O.V. Video – Clarkston, G.A. As you watch continue to think about the various points of views about life in Clarkston as presented by the residents & refugees. Chart the various perspectives on the graphic organizer.

Answer questions 1 – 13 on the multiple choice assessment Exit Ticket Outcast United Quiz