Transcript Chapter 3 Supporting details

English 84
Spring 2012
WRITING RESPONSES
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DUE NEXT MEETING
Write a summary and response of “Tweens.”
We are going to talk about how to write a
response for an article.
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NEXT WEEK MONDAY, APRIL 30
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Do the first entry of your
annotated bibliography.
Write a summary.
Attach the article to the
annotated bibliography.
Download the templates
from the website.
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DOWNLOAD FROM OUR COURSE WEBSITE
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DRP TEST
I am going to put the answers on the document
camera.
 We are going to go over ONE passage.
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LET’S TALK ABOUT “TWEENS.”
Let’s read it together.
 As we read, annotate the major details. I
strongly suggest you annotate as well so you
can write a more effective summary.
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YOUR GROUP WILL BE GIVEN A QUESTION.
COMPARE YOUR ANSWERS AND CHOOSE ONE
PERSON TO SHARE AN ANSWER.
 GROUP 1 & 5: What is the main idea of the
article?
 GROUP 2: What self-image do tweens cultivate?
How do they project this image to others?
 GROUP 3: What physically dangerous
behavioral trends does Hymowitz link to the
tween phenomenon?
 GROUP 4: What types of examples does
Hymowitz provide in her essay? What do these
examples prove?
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DISCUSS THE QUESTION ASSIGNED TO YOUR
GROUP. ON A PIECE OF PAPER, WRITE DOWN
YOUR POSITION AND GIVE EXAMPLES.
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GROUP 1: Was the piece convincing? Why or why not,
specifically? Is it well-researched? Are the sources the author
uses reputable? Why or why not?
GROUP 2: Did the author overlook or leave out anything
important? What?
GROUP 3: Is the author one-sided (even if he or she takes your
side), or does the author presented a balanced view?
GROUP 4: What questions does the piece raise for you -- about
the topic, about other things?
GROUP 5: Does the piece remind you of other topics or issues
in society?
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INSTRUCTIONS
Choose one person to write.
 Discuss the question assigned to you.
 Jot down ideas and phrases—it does not have
to be polished. It should be specific.
 Choose a different person to share out.
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TAKE A LOOK AT YOUR HANDOUT
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