1. 3/17 Entry Task: Finish reading page 163.
Objective: SWBAT cite evidence and analyze the development of ideas and tone.

2. Cite text evidence (in lines 70-77)
What is the device Tyson is describing in this passage and what does it do?
How does using this example further Tyson’s central idea?

3. Analyze impact of word choice: tone (in lines 90-94)
Where does the author use humor to grab the readers’ attention and make a key point?
How do these phrases make a valid point?

4. Analyze the development of ideas (in lines 95-116)
Writers often develop and support their central idea by using evidence and specific details. Look at the quote on page 164.
What is the key point in lines ?
What are the details Tyson uses to support this idea?