1. On the sheet with your bell work
Copy this Title:
Duerson’s Family files wrongful death suit against NFL
Now, write 1-2 sentences telling me what you
think this article is about, just by looking at
the title.
HINT:
I think this article will be about ___________
Because __________________________. .

3. PART 2: VOCABULARY TERMS: negligently concussion traumatic
RATE THE VOCABULARY words (on a scale of 1 to 4)
1 – I know it and I can define it
2 – I think I know it
3 – I’ve heard it or seen it
4 – No clue
TERMS:
negligently
concussion
traumatic
Encephalopathy
inhibition

4. Negligently: guilty of a lack of due care or concern
Concussion: An injury to the brain, produced by a violent blow and followed by a temporary or prolonged loss of function.
Traumatic: injury to a living tissue or emotional upset
Encephalopathy: a disease of the brain; causes altering of brain structure
inhibition: Something that restrains, blocks, or suppresses.

5. Part 3: Questions to Consider
What is the author trying to say?
What is the message of this piece?
Do I know something about this topic?
What do I think I will learn from this text?
READ
Take 8-10 minutes to read the article.
Wait quietly until the time is up.

6. PART 5: Partner work
With a partner, answer each of the Questions to Consider
What is the author trying to say?
What is the message of this piece?
Do I know something about this topic?
What do I think I will learn from this text?

7. PART 6: Story Pyramid Question
Each group needs to complete the STORY PYRAMID (following the directions below)
At the top of your pyramid identify the topic of the passage using ONE word.
Name TWO adjectives that describe the topic.
The third layer of your pyramid describe the setting OR identify the audience of your passage using THREE words.
The fourth layer of your pyramid describe the purpose of your passage using FOUR words.

8. PART 7: EXIT TICKET Example:
Select a statement from the article that can be argued.
Explain your argument with the following steps –
1. Position – “I think…”
2. Proposition – “Because…”
3. Reason – “As…”
4. Evidence – “Supported by…”
*Remember to write the statement in its entirety BEFORE you defend it.*
Example:
Statement: Local schools require all students to wear uniforms.
1. Position: “I think” … mandating students to wear uniforms is a fantastic idea.
2. Proposition: “Because” … Mandating uniforms is great because it eliminates the financial pressures of family purchasing brand name clothing.
3. Reason: “As” … It is good for students to wear uniforms as it allows them to focus on academics rather than fashion.
4. Evidence: “Supported by” … Statistics suggest that uniform requirements reduce bullying and fighting.