“Homeroom Zombies” by Lawrence Epstein, M.D., and Steven Mardon Friday, February 3, 2017

Do Now Which sentence from the story shows that Terun has learned from his experience? RL 6.5 A. That afternoon Terun strode through his village with the feather. B. Terun realized he had found his courage—not in the feather but in himself. C. That night his father bragged that Terun had scared away a mountain lion. D. He didn’t want anyone to know of his plan, although his father would no doubt be pleased—if Terun succeeded.

Daily Report Date Agenda Objective February 3, 2017 Agenda Do Now Daily Report Do Now Review Homeroom Zombies Analyzing POV Closure Homework 2 Read Theory quizzes 85%+ Objective Scholars will determine if claims are supported by reasons and evidence. Standard RI6.6/6.8 3

Do Now Review Which sentence from the story shows that Terun has learned from his experience? RL 6.5 A. That afternoon Terun strode through his village with the feather. B. Terun realized he had found his courage—not in the feather but in himself. C. That night his father bragged that Terun had scared away a mountain lion. D. He didn’t want anyone to know of his plan, although his father would no doubt be pleased—if Terun succeeded.

Moving On… S L A N T

Remember our Objective Scholars will determine if claims are supported by reasons and evidence.

Homeroom Zombies What methods does the author use to convey his point of view? How do his methods of conveying his point of view make his arguments more effective? I will model using the “Conveying a Point of View: Methods Authors Use” handout.

Conveying a Point of View Why is This Important Quotation 1 2 3 What is the Author Trying to Do? Credibility Authority Emotions Logic Assert a Point

Conveying a Point of View Why is This Important Quotation 1 2 3 What is the Author Trying to Do? Credibility Authority It makes readers want to believe Emotions To persuade you to do soomething Logic It draws the reader in “Adolescents who don’t get enough rest have more learning, health, behavior…problems” Wants to keep people reading the other points Assert a Point It makes the reader engage.

Homeroom Zombies We will select two more sentences in the text that are examples of the kinds of methods the author used to convey his point of view to a particular audience.

Quick Write Which sentence was most effective in supporting Epstein’s argument? Why?