Texting+Afflictions

Essential Question:

 * How can I use the reading strategies //making connections// and //questioning// to improve my comprehension of nonfiction texts?
 * How can I write compelling LEADS?
 * How can I incorporate SHOWING writing in expository writing?
 * How can I use a variety of mature sentences?

Essential Question: How do I infer the main idea of an expository text?

 * How can using reading strategies--making connections and questioning--help me better comprehend the text?
 * How can I use mapping or outlining as a strategy to distinguish main ideas and supporting details?
 * How can the title point me to the author's purpose?
 * What are the different kinds of evidence an author may give to support his ideas?

Your Task
After reading and discussing articles on texting, work with your team to

Texts:
 * R U ambu-textrous?
 * U.S. Teens Ignore Laws Against Texting While Driving
 * Study: Laws Restricting Texting Aren't Deterring Teens

Directions

 * 1) Take the TEXTING SURVEY.