Identify the fact. Identify the opinion. 1. Cows produce milk.

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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.7 (2Q)Make reasonable assertions about a text through accurate, supporting citations.

Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

Identify the fact. Identify the opinion.

1. Cows produce milk. Cows are the best farm animals.

2. Cows are the smartest farm animals. Humans eat meat from cows.

Learning Objective Name _____________________

Today, we will make reasonable1 assertions about text through accurate2 supporting citations.1 fair 2 true or correctCFUWhat are we going to do todayWhat does reasonable mean? Reasonable means___________________.What does accurate mean? Accurate means______________.

Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge

CFUStudents, you all were able to identify which statement was a fact and which statement was an opinion. When someone states an opinion about a topic we call it an assertion. Today, we will make assertions about text through accurate supporting citations.

A fact is a statement that can be proven.An opinion is a statement that tells what someone thinks or believes.

fact

fact

opinion

opinion




Concept Development

An assertion is a strong opinion that one has about a topic. • Readers make reasonable assertions using evidence provided by the author. • For an assertion to be reasonable, it must be supported by accurate citations.

Accurate citations refers to evidence from reliable sources. • Reliable sources include encyclopedias, academic journals, websites, etc.

Example:

Rock Music 1. Rock and roll music started in the 1950s. 2. From the start, rock music was considered party music, dance music, and music that appealed3 mostly to young people, a World Book article stated. 3. Studies from the University of Virginia state that by the 1960s, rock and roll had earned wide respect throughout the world. 4. It also had become known simply as rock. 5. Today, rock music is no longer only the music of young Americans; it is music of the world.3attractedAdapted from an article at http://www.worldbook.com/wb/Students?content_spotlight/aamusic/rocknroll

Topic Rock Music

ReasonableAssertion

Rock music has become music for everyone.

Evidence with supporting accurate citations

Sentence 2: Appealed to young people (World Book).Sentence 3: Earned wide respect throughout the world (University of Virginia study).

In your own words, what is an assertion is. An assertion is _________________________________________________.

In your own words, explain what accurate citations are. Accurate citations are _____________________________________.

CFUWhich sentence below is an assertion? How do you know?

1. Sacagawea was a remarkably intelligent young girl.

2. Sacagawea was able to communicate with some Western tribes.

Assertion Words

great, most, worst, always, never, everyone, all




The Rainforest 1. A rainforest is a large forest that stays warm and wet year round. 2. The rainforest provides a home to millions of mammals, insects, amphibians1, reptiles, and birds. 3. According to the Rainforest Alliance, the plants and trees of the rainforest make more than 20% of the Earth’s oxygen. 4. The rain from the rainforest also provides water to nearby villages. 5. According to the Rainforest Action Network, rainforests get over 80 inches of rain every year. 6. Many of the medicines we use today are derived2 from tropical rainforests. 7. Trees and plants provide us with chemicals to treat or cure hundreds of diseases.

1 animals that can live in the water or on land2 developed from something else 99 words

Reasonable Assertion

Evidence without citations


Skill Development/Guided Practice

Make reasonable assertions about text through accurate supporting citations.

CFU (#1) How did I/you identify the topic of the text? (#1a)How did I/you identify accurate supporting citations? (#2)How did I/you make the assertion?(#3) How did I/you know which sentence numbers to cite to defend the assertion?

(Answers may vary.) The rainforest is the most important forest for all living things on Earth.

Sentences: 3 and 5

Sentences: 2, 4 and 6

Step #1: Read the text carefully and identify4 the topic. (circle) a. Identify accurate supporting citations. (underline)Step #2: Make an assertion about the text. (write)Step #3: Cite the sentence numbers that defend your assertion.4 find

An assertion is a strong opinion that one has about a topic.• For an assertion to be reasonable, it must be supported by accurate citations.Accurate citations refers to evidence from reliable sources.

Assertion Words





Eating Fruit 1. Fruits provide almost all the daily vitamins you’ll need. 2. According to the British Medical Journal, eating lots of fruit lowers the chance of getting heart disease. 3. Fruits are a natural source of energy and provide nutrients1to your body to help keep you healthy. 4. The National Cancer Institute supports eating at least five pieces of fruit a day to cut the risk of getting cancer. 5. Most fruit is loaded with at least 80% pure water and lots of fiber. 6. So, do you want to be healthy? 7. Eat fruit!1chemicals the help you live and grow 88 words

Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued)

ReasonableAssertion



(Answers may vary.) Eating fruit is the best way to stay healthy.

Sentences: 2 and 4



Step #1: Read the text carefully and identify the topic. (circle) a. Identify accurate supporting citations. (underline) Step #2: Make an assertion about the text. (write)Step #3: Cite the sentence numbers that defend your assertion.

CFU (#1) How did I/you identify the topic of the text? (#1a)How did I/you identify accurate supporting citations? (#2)How did I/you make the assertion?(#3) How did I/you know which sentence numbers to cite to defend the assertion?


Assertion Words





1. Making reasonable assertions about text through accurate supporting citations will help you think critically when reading.

2. Making reasonable assertions about text through accurate supporting citations will help

you do well on test.

Relevance

The Mighty Ostrich According to National Geographic, the ostrich is the tallest bird with an average height of 8 feet. The ostrich is also, the heaviest bird weighing as much as 350 pounds! Despite its incredible size the ostrich is also the fastest two-legged animal, running over 45 mph!

Reasonable Assertion: Among birds, the ostrich is a great record-breaker.

CFUDoes anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to make reasonable assertions about text through accurate supporting citations? (pair-share) Why is it relevant to make reasonable assertions about text through accurate supporting citations? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is most relevant to you? Why?

An assertion is a strong opinion that one has about a topic.• For an assertion to be reasonable, it must be supported by accurate citations.

Accurate citations refers to evidence from reliable sources.




Global Warming1. Global warming refers to an increase in Earth’s temperatures, which causes changes in our climate1. 2. The U.S. National Research Council voiced a "high level of confidence" that Earth is the hottest it has been in at least 400 years. 3. The increase in temperature has caused the oceans to stay warmer, which is the reason for more hurricanes. 4. A study by Environmental Defense found that the average global surface temperature has increased by approximately 0.5-1.0°F (0.3-0.6°C) over the last century. 5. Also, global warming has helped increase sea level due to the melting of glaciers2.1 weather conditions 2 large masses of ice and snow 89 words

ReasonableAssertion



(Answers may vary.) Global warming causes the most damage to Earth’s climate.

Sentences: 3 and 5

Sentences: 2 and 4

Step #1: Read the text carefully and identify the topic. (circle) a. Identify accurate supporting citations. (underline)Step #2: Make an assertion about the text. (write)Step #3: Cite the sentence numbers that defend your assertion.


Assertion Words


Skill ClosureMake reasonable assertions about text through accurate supporting citations.

Summary ClosureWhat did you learn today about making reasonable assertions about text through citing accurate supporting details?Day 1______________________________________________________________________________________________________Day 2_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Constructed Response Closure Mason identified the following citation as an assertion. Why is he incorrect? “According to the Family Education Network, watching too much television is a major cause of obesity.”




ReasonableAssertion



Dogs Help People in Many Ways

1. Dogs are helpful animals. 2. Dog walking provides needed exercise. 3. A recent study

from State University of New York at Buffalo found that not only did having a dog lower blood

pressure levels, but it also reduced stress. 4. Dogs also help hospital patients. 5. The Saint Louis

Medical Center reports that “nursing home residents1 felt much less lonely after spending time

alone with a dog…”. 6. Pets are good for children too. 7. Kids who learn how to care for dogs

have better social skills, according to an Oregon State University study. 8. Dogs are not only

good companions, but they also help keep you healthy. 1 members of a community

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Independent Practice Name _____________________

(Answers may vary.)

Dogs are great help to everyone.






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Independent Practice (continued)

Lack of Sleep in Teenagers

1. Teenagers feel irritable1, depressed, forgetful, and/or just unable to think straight because of the lack of sleep. 2. A Brown Medical

School study found that students getting eight hours or less sleep a night “had trouble recalling old information, learning new lessons,

and completing high quality work.” 3. Students can help themselves by exercising regularly, not consuming2 caffeine in the evening,

and having a nightly routine for bedtime. 4. Students can also request the school to change their start time. 5. In a study by the

University of Minnesota, schools that started after eight found students more rested and alert. 6. Getting enough sleep is important! 1 easily annoyed or made angry 2 drinking 101 words Adapted from: library.adoption.com/Teenagers/Teens-Sleep-and School/article/3355/1.html www.brown.edu/Administration/News_Bureau/2005-06/05-046.html

Sentences: 2 and 5

(Answers may vary.)Getting enough sleep is very important for teenagers.





Assertion Words





Text Messaging 1. Today’s teenagers communicate through text messaging. 2. Some people worry that texting will ruin a teenager’s ability to write properly. 3. However, according to a two-year study from Cambridge University, youngsters are more literate1 than ever before. 4. The quality of writing has also improved, said Alf Massey, head of evaluation at Cambridge Assessment. 5. Today’s teenagers are using more complex sentence structures and a wider vocabulary. 6. Teenage writing also incorporates correct punctuation and spelling. 1 able to read and write

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Periodic Review 1 Name _____________________

(Answers may vary.) Text messaging has no affect on a teenager’s ability to write properly. Sentences: 5 and 6

Sentences: 3 and 4




Assertion Words





Good Friendships 1. Good friends provide a positive support system that helps students transition1 from 6th grade to 7th grade. 2. Building friendships while you are young teaches you interpersonal2 skills that help you grow into a healthy adult. 3. According to a study by Thomas Brendt, sociability3 and leadership increased for students with high-quality friendships that transition to middle school. 4. Good friendships also help lower levels of stress and anxiety during transitions, states William Johnson, head researcher at Easy Transitions for Kids. 5. Students with good friends were able to voice their fears and concerns to each other. 1 moving 2 relationship between people 3 the ability to be friendly and enjoy being with others

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(Answers may vary.)Good friendships are most important in middle school.


Sentences: 3 and 4




Assertion Words





Bullying 1. Bullying increases your risk for present and future negative outcomes. 2. According to a research article by Susan Limber, middle school students who were bullies attended school less often and were more likely to drop out. 3. Further research by D. Olson found that bullies were more likely to commit crimes. 4. These crimes include vandalism1, fighting, theft2, and other negative behavior. 5. According to D. Olson, bullying behaviors also carry into adulthood. 6. So, if you are a bully, change your behavior before it’s too late. 1 damaging other people’s property 2 stealing something

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Responable Assertion




(Answers may vary.) Bullying can lead to bad behavior in all.

Sentence: 4




An assertion is a strong opinion that one has about a topic.• For an assertion to be reasonable, it must be supported by accurate citations.Accurate citations refers to evidence from reliable sources. Assertion Words





Learning Objective : Today, we will make reasonable1 assertions about text through accurate2 supporting citations.

Cognitive Strategies Teaching Strategies

Elaboration Demonstration

Targeted vocabulary: reasonable, accurate, appealed, identify

Language Strategies

Vocabulary Words

Academic identify

Content accurate

Support reasonable, appealed

VocabularyStrategy

Multiple-Meaning

Synonym

Definition

Homophone

Internal Context Clue

Listen, Speak Similar Sounds

ReadTracked Reading

Decoding Rules

Write Writing

Content Access Strategies

Comprehensible Input Cognates

Contextual Clues

Graphic Organizer

Contextualized Definitions

Pictures

EDI – Cognitive, Teaching and English Learners Strategies

Identify the fact. Identify the opinion. 1. Cows produce milk.

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