1. 10/16/14 Do Now: 1) Take out your Catcher Books 2) “Turn and Talk” What is does “most relevant evidence” mean? Homework: Finish reading Bipolar Disorder article and complete graphic organizer. Content Objective: Students will be able to understand the qualities of “most relevant text evidence“. Language Objective: Students will be able to select “most relevant text evidence" from an informational text to support a claim.

5. The evidence is the claim. I’m confused. Can the evidence be the claim? Maybe you should have the students identify the claim the author is making and also have them find the evidence.

6. Find the Claim and Evidence: What is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder, also known as manic–depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day–to–day tasks. Symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe. They are different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through from time to time. Bipolar disorder symptoms can result in damaged relationships, poor job or school performance, and even suicide. But bipolar disorder can be treated, and people with this illness can lead full and productive lives. Bipolar disorder often develops in a person’s late teens or early adult years. At least half of all cases start before age 25. Some people have their first symptoms during childhood, while others may develop symptoms late in life. Bipolar disorder is not easy to spot when it starts. The symptoms may seem like separate problems, not recognized as parts of a larger problem. Some people suffer for years before they are properly diagnosed and treated. Like diabetes or heart disease, bipolar disorder is a long–term illness that must be carefully managed throughout a person’s life.

7. Evaluating our Evidence: Claim: People suffering from bipolar disorder experience unusually intense emotional states that may result in damaged relationships, poor work/school performance, and unhealthy behavior. Most Relevant Textual EvidenceLess Relevant Textual Evidence

8. Claim: People suffering from bipolar disorder experience unusually intense emotional states that may result in damaged relationships, poor work/school performance, and unhealthy behavior. Directions: Choose the most relevant pieces of textual evidence from the office of Mental Health webpage, and The Catcher in the Rye, to support the claim above. Office of Mental Health – Bipolar DisorderThe Catcher in the Rye Textual evidence to support the claim “Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a disorder that causes unusual shifts in How does this evidence support the claim? Textual evidence to support the claim “‘I oughta go down and say hello to her, at least.’ ‘Why the hell don’tcha, instead of keep saying it?’… ‘I am not in the mood right now,’ I said. I wasn’t either.” (Salinger 32-33) How does this evidence support the claim?