Today’s Persuasive Reading: Are WE raising an ungrateful generation? Read the article on your own. Answer the guiding questions on the side. We will discuss the article as a class.

POCCA: Are WE raising an ungrateful generation? Paraphrase - What is the author’s thesis/ controlling idea) and what reasons do they give for their opinion? Observe- What evidence does the author give to support their argument? What words /phrases seem important? Contextualize - What is the historical, social, literary, biographical, and/or cultural context? Analyze - Make inferences about your observation and the context of the piece. What is the purpose? Argue – do you agree with the author’s message?

“Those Winter Sundays” First Reading * Use a star for significant information, devices, and strategies you notice. ! Use an exclamation point to indicate what you feel strongly about. ? Use a question mark next for parts that are confusing or next to any information that you’d like to explore further.

“Those Winter Sundays” second reading F Figurative language. Look for similes, metaphors, personification, etc… I Imagery. What are the main images of the poem? What can you infer based on these images? D Diction. What do you notice about the word choice in the poem?

PITT Poetry Analysis In your groups, compare your markings. Then fill in your PITT graphic organizer. Be prepared to share with the class.

Reading comprehension & Short Answer question (Exit Ticket) Silently and on your own, answer the reading comprehension questions and do the short answer questions. We will do a kahoot to go over the answers. Teachers: Click here for the kahoot!