I have a new hero. His name is Bat Kid. If you don't know who he is check this out.
And actually, how about the entire city? The kindness and generosity that we are capable of is amazing. And how does something like that happen? Ah...the power of social media. Perhaps that is something that we will take a look at later this week.
Your papers are due tomorrow. Once you submit it in the folder, I will assume it is ready to be assessed. I won't look at any before 6:00 p.m. tomorrow, but after that, I will dive right in.
We started to take a lot at the Sea World situation on Friday. We got a taste of it, but there is more I want to look at in an attempt to apply the four main questions I want you thinking about whenever you read a piece of nonfiction. Come on, you know what they are by now. Say them with me!
Who is the author?
What is the purpose?
What is the evidence?
What are the sources?
In addition to those, you should be asking about the bias and credibility of the author and the article as well as checking to make sure that both sides are being fairly represented. We will use our Sea World article and perhaps another gander at the Sea World video tomorrow as a practice run.
I'll also be looking to collect everyone's nonfiction books and documentary selections. An easy five points on the line. Be sure you choose carefully not only so you don't feel the need to switch somewhere down the road, but so that you can make a passionate presentation in December because you care about the material you are talking about. Can't wait to see what awaits.
See you soon.
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