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Cloning. Preparation for Frankenstein. Video Quickwrite. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R37R6AbPN6w&feature=related (8 minutes) Do you agree or disagree with the idea of cloning? Explain. Key Concept: Cloning. Sentence Synonyms Antonyms Examples. Making Predictions.
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Cloning Preparation for Frankenstein
Video Quickwrite • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R37R6AbPN6w&feature=related (8 minutes) • Do you agree or disagree with the idea of cloning? Explain.
Key Concept: Cloning • Sentence • Synonyms • Antonyms • Examples
Making Predictions • What predictions can you make about the article’s contents?
First Read • Read and text mark the article. • Answer the following questions using support from the text: • How is “clone” defined in the text? • Briefly describe the biological process of cloning. • What is the main topic of this text? • What is the author’s opinion on that topic? How can you tell from the author’s word choice? Hwk: Complete the crossword puzzle.
Ethos, Pathos, Logos • What is the authors’ opinion about cloning? • How do the authors use pathos in the article? How does it affect the reader? • What logical reasons does the article give towards cloning?
SOAPSTone • What does the writer want readers to do or believe? • Who is the intended audience? • In a well developed paragraph, answer the following questions: What is the tone of the piece? What emotional characteristics are present in the document? • Hwk: web based activity
Clone Cell Cancer Survey • Who is the author of the essay? What would be some key information to know about the author? • When and where was this essay published? Why is this important information?
First Read • Read the text and text mark it. • Then write a criticism paragraph about the author’s writing structure and style.
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos • What is the author’s point of view? • Using your highlighter, highlight the sentences, phrases, or words show logical reasons to believe the author’s point of view. • Hwk: complete SOAPSTone handout
Cloning clips • As you watch the clips, keep a For and Against list. This will be used for a mini debate later. • Hwk: Right or wrong survey
Writing Assignment • Cloning is a reality in our modern technological world. Dolly, the sheep, made history. • In a well-developed essay, using logical reasons and specific examples, explain whether cloning is ethical or not.