1. Welcome! October 11th, 2017 Wednesday
Do Now
Get out your weekly Bell Ringer sheet and begin working on Wednesday’s assignment. Once the bell rings, you will have five minutes to discuss the prompt with your group. Make sure you stay on task! 
Remember: Do Now's are INDEPENDENT and QUIET exercises. Thank you 

2. What if people lived forever?
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3. Journal Heading At the top of your paper, you need: Your name The Date
Class/Block
“Rip Van Winkle Article”

4. “Rip Van Winkle DIsease”
With your group, with a partner, or by yourself, read the article about Rip Van Winkle Disease
Respond to the questions from the handout on your paper in complete, thoughtful sentences.
Be sure to provide textual evidence where necessary.
Once you’re finished, feel free to work on your IXL for the week: C.5 and C.6
Good luck! 