“Memory a Matter of Brains and Brawn” Objective: I can analyze proposition and support patterns in text.

Key Vocabulary Proposition: important idea or opinion; can also be referred to as the author’s argument Supports: examples or reasons (evidence) that defend the proposition; also known claims. Types of supports can be facts, statistics, examples, anecdotes, definitions, and opinions from experts. facts – can include the results of scientific research and surveys statistics – facts in number form; usually percentages examples – specific instances that illustrate reasons or facts anecdotes – brief stories, such as personal experiences definitions – clearly stated meanings opinions from experts – experts giving their expertise on the subject with direct quotations. Facts – something that can be proved true by direct observation Opinion – belief or attitude

Vocabulary in the Text Inevitable Crucial Provocative Irrevocably Cognitive

First Read Make a first read of the passage, “Memory of Brains and Brawn”

Reading Guide After your first read, re-read asking these questions: 1.The proposition (author’s argument) is introduced in both the subheadline and the opening sentence of the article. How would you state the proposition in your own words? 2. Classify the type of evidence used to support the idea that people can take steps to protect themselves from Alzheimer’s. 3. Is it an opinion or a fact that doing crossword puzzles keeps the brain healthy?

Constructed Response Answer questions 1-6. Write in a complete sentence.

Reading Group Activity Discuss the Reading Guide Activity. Review your answers on the constructed response. Complete the group activity – Test Practice 1-5

Assessment Complete the selection test. Write the best answer.