Achieve 3000: "To Text or to Talk?"/Bio Poem

English/Social Studies

Goals:
To read the article twice. First for the gist and second to identify evidence that either supports the use of texting or argues against it. 

Agenda

1. Achieve 3000

   "To Text or to Talk?"

Some experts believe that teens and young adults who text instead of talk do not have the skills necessary to hold real, face to face conversations.
2. First Read: Gist
3. Second Read: Identify evidence

    

REMINDERS/HOMEWORK:  

• Read 20 minutes a day 5 days a week
• Achieve of Choice due Sunday, 9/14
• "To Text or Talk?" due Sunday, 9/14 if not finished in class

Social Studies

Goals:
To understand who I am and what has shaped my identity.

Agenda

1. Bio poem
    Brainstorm
    Outline

REMINDERS/HOMEWORK:  
Period 2 and 8: rough drafts of Bio poem due
Period 5: final draft due
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