1. Clip O As we are watching the clip, pay close attention to what Sheldon is saying. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOfxGR0 K9jA O Begin clip: 2:00 minute mark O End clip: 3:12 minute mark (after “guilty”)

2. What was Sheldon talking about? O Answer: A MILK STOOL! O But, what is a milk stool used for? O It is a three-legged stool that is used for milking cows.

3. I’m going to draw one for you. O What happens when we remove one leg? O What happens when we remove two legs? O What happens when we remove all three legs?

4. The question is… What’s the point of having a milk stool if there are no legs? Answer: There is no point! (AND THAT’S THE POINT!)

5. milk stool one paragraph A milk stool = one paragraph Introductory Sentence SUPPORT#1 SUPPORT#2SUPPORT#3 Concluding Sentence (Because gravity exists!)

6. Should the Wyalusing Area School District switch to school uniforms? TASK: O Think about it on your own, first. O Then, for two minutes, discuss BOTH the pros and cons of having school uniforms with someone next to you. O Be prepared to discuss your answers.

7. See both sides! (Take a stance) Pros Cons

8. Task: O Draw a milk stool in your journal. O Label the parts appropriately: seat, legs, and ground.

9. Example milk stool Undoubtedly, Wyalusing Area School District should not switch to school uniforms. To begin, school uniforms would limit all students’ ability to express their sense of individuality. In addition, the cost of school uniforms in comparison to regular clothing is often exponential. Finally, school uniforms would send a negative message to students by hindering their desire to “stand out” from the crowd. Imagine how colorless and lifeless Wyalusing would become if everyone was forced to be the same.

10. INDEPENDENT Task: O On a clean page, put the date in the top right corner. O Create a milk stool and take a stance on the topic: Should Wyalusing Area School District switch to school uniforms?