1. DO THIS NOW… Sit in assigned groups
Log onto laptop and go to class website
Then, as a group, discuss the following question:
“Can monopolies ever be a good thing? Why or why not?”
Be prepared to share with the class
You have 5 minutes

2. How do patent laws impact economic growth?

3. How do patent laws impact economic growth?

8. How do patent laws impact economic growth?

9. Independent Task
Each of you will be presented with a short reading regarding how the media impact climate change policy
You will read the document individually and silently
As you read, complete “author does”
When all students are finished reading, you will complete the accompanying questions as a group, working together through the document
Use the provided cheat sheet to help
You have 15 minutes to independently read the excerpt and complete author does

10. Group Task: Close Read
In your small groups, you will work together to answer the close read questions about the Congressional Speech
Each question is complex and requires discussion
Only after you have sufficiently answered one question, can you move on to the next question as a group
Be sure your answers follow the guidelines established at the beginning of class:
Restate and directly answer the question with first sentence
Cite a couple of words as evidence
Have a sentence or two of reasoning to explain evidence and thinking
You have the rest of class to work on the questions

11. Question 1
Based on lines 13 – 23, what is the author’s tone and how does he use details to develop this tone? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

12. How does the tone developed between lines 13 – 23 impact readers?
Question 2
How does the tone developed between lines 13 – 23 impact readers?

13. Question 3
Beginning in line 16, the author asserts that “the patent system prevents others from reaping what they have not sown and thereby promotes R&D investment in innovation.” Explain how patents lead to an increase in research and development.

14. Question 4
Explain the purpose of lines 24 – 29 in developing the author’s central argument. Support your explanation with evidence from the text.

15. Question 5
Using lines , compare the secondary economic problems caused by patents. In other words, how would each problem negatively impact the economy?

16. Question 6
How do lines work to appeal to readers and establish the author’s argument with them. Support your answer with evidence from the text.

17. Question 7
What is the logical connection between lines 61 – 67, and lines 68 – 75? Support your answer with a piece of evidence from the text.

18. Question 8
In line 94, the author describes patent law as an “arcane” art. Based on the context, how would you define “arcane.”? Explain your rationale with evidence from the text.

19. Question 9
Why are lines an effective way to conclude the author’s argument? Support your answer with a piece of evidence from the text.

20. Question 10
Using multiple pieces of evidence from the text, critique the following claim: “Patent laws have been carefully constructed in order to promote economic growth through continued innovation.”

21. Close read answers are due beginning of next class
Reminders
Close read answers are due beginning of next class 
Have a great day