10/17/14 Do Now: Take out your homework and choose the best evidence to support our claim. Write that evidence on a post-it note. Homework: - Catcher Vocabulary 2 - RAFT 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.

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.

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.

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

RoleAudienceFormatTopic AllieHolden Missing excerpt from the novel Holden’s future Jane GallagherStradlaterDialogue/ConversationHolden D.B.Mr. and Mrs. CaulfieldPhone CallHolden’s failures/attitude Mr. Spencer Prep School Admissions Office Letter of RecommendationHolden’s potential AckleyStradlaterDialogue/ConversationHolden’s abrupt departure Choose your own Any character other than Holden Choose your own Can be Holden or any character from The Catcher in the Rye Choose your own Poem, music lyrics, blog, letter, dialogue, prose, journal, etc. Holden PUSH IT! Choose a character from a different novel Choose your own A character from The Catcher in the Rye Choose your own Poem, music lyrics, blog, letter, dialogue, prose, journal, etc. Holden Directions: Complete a RAFT by following one row. You are writing from the Role ’ s perspective to the Audience in the Format about the Topic. Notice that the Role is not Holden. We want you to view Holden from a different perspective. However, all of the topics revolve around Holden, even if you choose your own. For example, you are Jane Gallagher having a conversation with Stradlater about Holden. BE CREATIVE!