Using Specific Examples to Support Text Analysis By Mrs. Bock
Standard and Objective Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts (state standard) What does this mean for you? Using specific information, I can support the reasoning behind my analysis of text (objective for you).
Essential Questions Do fidget spinners help or distract in the classroom? What evidence in the article supports your belief?
Lesson Assignment You will read the following article and write a persuasive letter to Dr. Winn convincing her to allow/not allow fidget spinners in the classroom based on evidence (quotes) from the text (the article). Article: https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/are-fidget-spinners-tools-or-toys