1. Write down what each letter stands for
Happy Monday! S O A P D T V
For Bell Work:
Write down what each letter stands for

2. Big Q: “What makes Harriet Jacobs, Harriert Jacobs?”
What is her PERSONALITY like? (what is she like on the “inside”?)
What does she look like? (what is she like physically?)
What events or circumstances have shaped her life?

3. “I live without cash… and I manage just fine”- Mark Boyle
“Be the change you want to see
in the world”
(M. Ganhdi)
Q: What CHANGE, large or small, do you want to see made in the world?
Jot down your answer on the post-it note

4. “I live without cash… and I manage just fine”- Mark Boyle
Read the article & apply the non-fiction terms
Watch the video clip & take notes
Answer Discussion Questions

5. “I live without cash…and I manage just fine” – Mark Boyle
1. What change do YOU want to see in the world and how could you accomplish this?
2. The hardest part about living life like Mark Boyle would be….
3. If I had to live without money, the hardest thing to give up would be…
4. Do you think that as a society we are too dependent on material things? Why or why not?

6. Big Q: “What makes Mark Boyle, Mark Boyle?”
What is his PERSONALITY like? (what is he like on the “inside”?)
What does he look like? (what is he like physically?)
What events or circumstances have shaped his life?

7. Happy Tuesday! Please answer in a complete paragraph:
How can YOU be the change you want to see in the world?
“Be the change you want to see
in the world”
(M. Ganhdi)

8. What about…. http://www.wimp.com/dumpsterdiving/
Watch the video clip and jot down your thoughts…
How did viewing this make you feel? Why?
What is your opinion of this lifestyle? What higher purpose do their action serve?

9. “On Dumpster Diving”

10. “On Dumpster Diving”
1. Do you throw out items that still could be useful? Be specific and tell what items & why you discarded them.
2. What is the perception of people who “Dumpster dive”? Does the author fit this or parts of this description?
3. How are the lives of Mark Boyle and Lars Eighner similar? How are they different?
4. How does Eigner make you feel about your own material values? Does he challenge your values at all? Explain.

11. “On Dumpster Diving”: Recognizing Main Idea & Organization
Section 1:
Section 2:
Section 3:
Section 4:
Section 5:
Section 6:
Section 7:
Section 8:
Section 9:
Section 10:
Section 11:

12. “On Dumpster Diving”: Recognizing Non-Fiction ElementsA P D T V

13. ACT Writing Prompt Arg 1 Arg 2
Some extremist like Mark Boyle choose to live their lives “off the grid.” SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT THIS LIFESTYLE IS IDEAL, NOBLE AND IS CONSERVING VALUABLE RESOURCES . OTHERS BELIEVE THAT THERE IS NO WAY THEY COULD LIVE WITHOUT THE CONVENIENCES OF MODERN SOCIETY AND THAT MARK BOYLE IS CRAZY. In your opinion, DO YOU BELIEVE THAT WHAT MARK BOYLE IS DOING IS COURAGEOUS OR TOO EXTREME?
In your essay, TAKE A POSITION ON THIS QUESTION. You may write about either one of the two points or view given, or you may present a different point of view on the question. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Arg 1
TOO EXTREME
IDEAL 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3.
Arg 2
What is the prompt asking us to do? Highlight this!
What are the “opposing views”?
Label these as Arg 1 and Arg 2
3) Fill out “T” chart
4) Decide what side you want to take.

14. ACT Writing Outline No Cash Outline
Gandhi quote ( or other of your choice)
A. Who is Mark Boyle & what
he is doing
B. What people are saying
C. Why he is doing this & your
opinion of it
II. Counter argument
A. What others might think
B. Why this is wrong (refute)
C. Support for why it is wrong
III. Your OPINON
A. Why you think this
B. Support from the article
IV. Your OPINON
Conclusion
A. Restate your opinions (PS)
B. End with same Gandhi quote
(or other of your choice)
Paragraph 1: (introduction)
A. Restate the question (hook)
B. Acknowledge both sides
B. Position statement with reasons (thesis statement)
Paragraph 2:
A. Counter Argument (what the opposition would say)
B. Refute the Counter argument with Primary support
C. Secondary support
Paragraph 3:
A. Primary support
B. Secondary support
Paragraph 4:
B. Secondary support for
Paragraph 5: (conclusion)
A. Restate your position statement
B. Quote/Call to action/broad statement/theme…