1. Beyond the Twilight Zone: Fact or Fiction By Dean Berry, Ed. D. www.commoncorecurriculum.info This PowerPoint represents the first half of the lesson. Use the video version to view the complete lesson.

2. Common Core Lesson Read, Discuss, and Write This short lesson is designed to be completed in one or two class periods. In some cases, longer class discussions may lengthen the lesson to three days. By Dean Berry, Ed. D Gregg Berry, B.A. www. Commoncorecurriculum.info

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4. Common Core Writing Standard Write informative/explan atory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

5. Text Types and Purposes Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence

6. Speaking and Listening Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly

7. Beyond the Twilight Zone Most of us are intrigued by mysterious events like mental telepathy and luck.This lesson will help us gather evidence and facts and analyze whether psychic events actually occur. This section will introduce the issues that surround parapsychology.

8. Take Notes As we proceed through this lesson, you will need to take careful notes. The information you gather will be useful in writing an essay. 8

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14. What is probability? If you roll one die, what is the probablity that you will roll a six? What is the probability that you will roll a six or a four?

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20. Have you ever had a psychic predict your future? How did the predictions work out? Were the predictions highly specific or vague and general? Do you know many people who believe in psychics and use their services?

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