1. DO NOW Now that you have read and annotated “Kids are Kids”, go back and respond to the following questions on a piece of paper: What is the author’s position? What information from the text informs you of the author’s opinion? Look for the presence of ethos, pathos, and/or logos. Do you agree or disagree with the author’s position? What does the author want readers to question? AGENDA Explore claims and respond to “Kids are Kids” Group discussion Q’s for “Startling Finds…” Watch TED Talk End with discussion about the implications of brain development. JLWOP Stats (if time) LEARNING FOCUS FOR TODAY First, explore why crime changes our perception on what it means to be a kid vs. adult? Second, explore the implications of brain development on current perspectives. LAST CLASS: Began Juvenile Justice Read “Kids are Kids” NEXT CLASS: Read and discuss “On punishment and teen killers” REMINDERS Get any necessary supplies for 2 nd sem. DATE Jan. 15, 2015 HOMEWORK NONE

2. “STARTLING FINDS…” Take out a sheet of paper. In your group, discuss and respond to the questions below. Logical Appeal (Logos) 1.What are Thompson’s major claims and assertions? Do you agree with his claims? 2.Are any of his claims weak or unsupported? Which one and why? Ethical Appeal (Ethos) 3.Does Thompson seem deceptive? Why or why not? 4.Can you tell what Thompson’s point of view is? Emotional Appeal (Pathos) 5.Does this article affect you emotionally? What parts? 6.Do you think Thompson is trying to manipulate your emotions? In what ways? At what point?

3. TED TALK TED TALK MYSTERIOUS WORKINGS OF THE ADOLESCENT BRAIN

4. REMODELING THE BRAIN: PRUNING AND MYELINATION