1. C H. 6 R ESPONSE W RITING

2. What are you bringing to the table? age experiences gender location political beliefs Influence of parents and peers Education Past experience Culture/subculture Expectations Social class Our reading & writing is shaped by who we are

3. S TEPS TO R ESPONDING Skim/Scan text Read text more than once Summarize text React to Text (Ch. 6) First Impressions Feelings Thoughts How does it relate to me? If it doesn’t relate to me, why not?

4. W RITE YOUR RESPONSE Introduction Includes your thesis (Main idea) about the topic. Write this in one clear sentence that makes a personal connection between what you read and your own experience. Body Explain your thesis. Why do you feel this way? Offer examples, anecdotes, reasoning, facts Conclusion Sum up your response. Return back to your main idea.

5. S AMPLE RESPONSE Thesis: Although television can have negative effects on a child’s brain development, many educational programs can also be accessed through television. Major detail:

6. S AMPLE R ESPONSE Thesis: Major detail: My six month old son even knows what television is and doesn’t pay attention when it’s on.

7. S AMPLE R ESPONSE Thesis: I agree with Denton that children are easily captivated by television. Major detail: My six month old son even knows what television is and doesn’t pay attention when it’s on.

8. “O NLY D AUGHTER ”

9. VIDEOS ON HAITI http://video.nytimes.com/video/playlist/world/americas/1194811622209/index.html#1 247466566869 http://video.nytimes.com/video/2010/01/13/world/americas/1247466532047/hai ti-s-legacy-of-environmental-disaster.html As you watch video, write down 4 facts 3 impressions/ connections 2 questions

10. Ishmael Beah A Long Way Gone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3OcYVQ9o3o http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?v ideoId=82274&title=ishmael-beah