1. Do Now 4.30: YES – take a book Objectives:
Describe the task and expectations for our writing project.
Use “Cornell” notes to record important information while reading a non-fiction text.
TASK:
1. Pass forward last weeks Do Nows

2. Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
Introduction to Task
Expectations
Rubric and Grading
Introduction to texts
Scheduling
Reading and analysis week (34)
Writing and reflection week (35)
DUE DATE: 5/14

3. Resource 1: Modern Biology Textbook Sections 15.2 and 15.3
Purpose of resource:
Provide background knowledge and present vocabulary required for further learning.
Natural selection
Adaptation
Homology
Method of Analysis
Independent “Cornell” Notes.

4. Cornell Notes
Title
This is a format for notes you take in class and while reading.
Notice that only the “notes” section should be completed during lecture or reading.

5. Example Notice how easy it is to find a few KEY terms.
Try to limit what goes in the left column.

6. An Introduction to Evolution
Read Sections 15.2 and 15.3 of your textbook as an introduction to evolution
As you read, complete a set of Cornell Notes
Stop after completing the “notes” section

7. Key Ideas & Summary
Complete the remaining two sections (Key Ideas& Summary) for the reading you just completed for homework.