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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. Moving On…
S L A N T

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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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.

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