1. “Turn Off, Tune Out, Turn In” by Marissa Lang
Wednesday, February 8, 2017

2. “He knew how to slither under her, smoothly, like silk.”
Do Now
“He knew how to slither under her, smoothly, like silk.” 
What is the meaning of the phrase slither under her as it is used in the passage? 
A. lie to her
B. hide from her
C. quickly respond to anger her
D. skillfully respond to please her

3. Daily Report Date Agenda Objective
February 8, 2017
Agenda
Do Now
Daily Report
Do Now Review
Turn Off Tune Out Turn In
Sources
Analyzing Lang’s Argument
Analyzing Epstein’s Argument
Closure
Homework
2 Read Theory quizzes 85%+
Objective
We will compare and contrast one author’s presentation of events with that of another.
Standard
RI.6.1/6.9 3

4. “He knew how to slither under her, smoothly, like silk.”
Do Now
“He knew how to slither under her, smoothly, like silk.” 
What is the meaning of the phrase slither under her as it is used in the passage? 
A. lie to her
B. hide from her
C. quickly respond to anger her
D. skillfully respond to please her

5. Moving On…
S L A N T

6. Remember our Objective
We will compare and contrast one author’s presentation of events with that of another.

7. Sleep Articles
You will be comparing the reasons and evidence used in “Homeroom Zombies” to the reasons and evidence in “Turn Off, Tune Out, Turn In” to help you understand how authors use reasons and evidence from credible sources to strengthen their arguments.

8. Sleep Articles
One method that authors use to make their argument more believable is to include quotations and facts from credible sources. The sources may be print texts, other visual media, or live interviews.
A credible source includes accurate and complete knowledge about the topic, is reliable (dependable), and is current. The source can be clearly identified.

9. Sleep Articles Stop and Jot:
Write your ideas of any examples of what may be a credible source and say what makes the source credible.

10. “Analyzing Lang’s Argument”
Reasons
Evidence
Source
“…too much texting can actually be detrimental to their teens‘ health.”
“…new technologies…give teenagers easy access to their friends 24 hours a day.”
The more technology we develop, the more we rely on technology
"before technology, we went to sleep
10 when the sun went down.”
The author, Marissa Lang
Dr. Myrza Perez, a specialist in sleep disorders.

11. Turn Off, Tune Out, Turn In
Complete Lang’s chart, indicating the source and whether the source is credible or not and why it is or isn’t.
Scholars will share out when done.

12. Homeroom Zombies
Complete Epstein’s chart, indicating the source and whether the source is credible or not and why it is or isn’t.

13. Closure Quick Write…Use RACE:
What reasons and evidence from credible sources does Lang use that Epstein doesn’t?