Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Learning Objectives:
I can...

• recognize the representations of males and females in advertising.
• consider elements of SOAPSTone in informational texts
• Compare and Contrast text elements in various informational texts.

Opening:

1.  Show me your ad, then post your AD on the ramp outside.  

2. On page 125, write down the words, phrases and images that come to mind when you view the ads.

3. In your journal respond to the following:

• Identify the "persuaders" used in the ad.
• Are the assertions made in the article "The Price of Happiness: Advertising and Image" accurate based on your reading of the advertisements?
• What is your evidence from the article and the ad? (Take notes on the top of page 125.)

Work Period:

4. Read through your assigned article.

• Mark the text for ideas that seem to support or contradict the previous articles.
• Answer TWO "spinner" questions in your Class Journal based on your text.  Use evidence to support your responses.
• Answer one CROSS-OVER question:
• In both articles, how do the subheadings enhance your understanding of the content of the article?  Use evidence to support your answer.

5. Partner with someone who read the alternative article.

• Share your markings
• Share your responses to the "Spinner" questions.

Closing:

6. Review your Simulation test.  Which "informational" text questions did you miss?  

• Review these questions in the context  of the articles you read today and yesterday.
• Is there anything about the question STEMS that stump you??