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"Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?" (Section 1 of 3)

Today I will: -Write sentences for vocabulary words in part 1 of the article. -Survey a text by identifying the author's background, reading the first and last paragraph, and making a prediction about what the article will be about. -Identify and label claims in part one of an article. -Identify and label different types of evidence in part 1 of the article. Agenda: ~ Smartphone article vocabulary ~Here is the article: "Have Smartphones Destroyed a Generation?" by Jean M. Twenge (You have your own copy on Google Classroom) ~Surveying the text (which research indicates helps immensely with comprehension & learning): Your own copy is on Google Classroom , due tomorrow ~Smartphone claim & evidence types ~Read Section 1 together (article linked above) Homework: Finish anything you did not complete in class. ~"Surveying the text" should be submitted as "complete" on Google Classroom by tomorrow ~Smartphone ar...

Chromebooks: Giddyup!

Today I will: -join a Google Classroom and participate in a Digital Challenge/quiz -write an introduction email to swright@schscougars.org -participate in a four corners activity, provide opinion on a topic, engage in a whole class discussion Details: -Using complete sentences, write an introduction email. Be sure to give your email a descriptive (and appropriate) subject. In a few sentences, please share: Interests, hopes and dreams Hobbies/activities Family Anything I should know to help you have a positive learning/growing experience Homework: -Discuss Honors Program Agreement with parents and begin thinking about the path you will take -Buy required supplies for Humanities (see syllabus)