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Model Lesson

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Learning Goals:

Analyze a text closely, and draw a logical conclusion (inference) from it. (CCRS Reading 1)
Cite specific text evidence to support conclusion. (CCRS Reading 1)
Prepare for and participate in a Socratic Seminar. [SL.11-12.1]
Draft and publish your conclusion and discuss online with peers. (CCRS Writing 6, CCSS Writing 9)

Set a Purpose:

POLL (Use your cell phone!)

READ the Text:

The Danger of Digging Deeper

THINK About the Text:

Work with your small group to re-read the text deeply and to determine what it means. Complete the graphic organizer as you re-read and talk with your group.

READ another related text:

Work with your group to read, talk, and analyze (using your graphic organizer) a related text:

Earthquakes in Arkansas May Be Man-Made, Experts Warn

DISCUSS the Text:

To deepen our understanding of the text, we will discuss the text in a Socratic Seminar.

Review Socratic Seminar_Checklist2.docx
One person from each team creates inner circle for discussion.

The outer circle will participate in the discussion simultaneously and silently via a Twitter Twub. You can log in to Twitter from our Twub (You must have a Twitter account to participate.)

Write about the Text:

Think about how drilling for natural gas has impacted Central Arkansas. What's one inference you can draw from the text?

Write a topic sentence that shares a thought-provoking inference you've drawn from the text. Consider it a first draft of a topic sentence for a paragraph you'll compose tomorrow. Publish your sentence in this Google Doc.