Article Analysis for "Big Brother Meets Big Mother"

Goals: Analysis by charting the text and starting on SOAPSTone

Agenda: 
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Science project survey
Charting "Big Brother Meets Big Mother"
SOAPSTone

Complete THIS SURVEY and help a student with her science project. 

Charting "Big Brother Meets Big Mother"

• Open your copy of the article. 
• You should have 14 numbered paragraphs. 
• Work with your group to complete the SAYING and DOING columns on your chart. (Put your name on it.)
• Remember to use our list of rhetorically active verbs on the wall. 
• When you are done turn it over and remind yourself what SOAPSTone is about, but don't fill it out. 
• Then...

SOAPSTone:

• Work with your partner to complete the SOAPSTone activity for "Big Brother Meets Big Mother." (The entry code is the last word of our class motto. You know this, don't you?)
• Remember, I am expecting high quality, accurate answers. 
• Choose your words carefully and proofread closely. 
• Your answers are only 2-3 sentences, so you have time to make sure they are excellent. 
• Focus on Occassion, Audience and Purpose. 
• If you don't finish you can submit what you have. 

Reminders: 

Keep reading. 

Look for books you need to return or donate. 

Turn in your group novel. 

Do something tonight that will help you do better tomorrow.