1. Are we ready????? Do Now

2. Technology will be the salvation of humankind or technology will be the destruction of humankind Which statement do you believe? Support what you say with evidence!

3. Pair and S hare Turn to your neighbor and tell him or her what you think and why… 2 minutes…. Now the other member of the group, share what you think and why….2 minutes… Discuss a paired point of view with good evidence to support what you have said.

4. Title: “There will Come Soft Rains” Author: Sara Teasdale TOW: Poem What do you anticipate the poem will be about? Why do you think that?

5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r GW48EItyco Listen to Sara Teasdale’s poem: “There Will Come Soft Rains” As you listen what do you think is her view on technology?

6. How does the poet imagine Nature would respond to the eradication of humankind?

7. Go back to your “Do Now” Do you still feel the same way you did when you first wrote this? Has your thinking changed? If so, HOW ? If not, WHY NOT ? Hmmmm… Salvation?? Destruction?

8. Exit Ticket Be sure to fill in and hand in your exit ticket before you leave!! EXIT TICKET