1. Bellringer: September 10, 2014 Write in complete sentences
Do you agree that the burning of the American flag should be protected by the U.S. constitution?
Explain your answer.

2. Review Questions: Multiple Choice Only
On the yellow sheet of paper I’ve given you, circle the letter for the correct answer.
Answer only the multiple choice questions.
You will have 15 minutes to work on this.
Do your best.

3. SLAM A writing strategy for answering text-based questions.
STATE part of the question and your answer in the first sentence.
LOCATE evidence from the text to support your answer.
ADD additional evident or your own ANALYSIS.
MAKE a meaningful connection or conclusion to tie together your answer and the evidence to the question.

4. Can taking ballet lessons benefit football players?
S- Taking ballet as a form of cross-training may improve a football player’s performance. L- According to the article, “What Ballet Does for Football,” both activities use the same muscle groups. The author writes, “Similar skills are required and even some of the same injuries are common.” A- The article continues to explain the similar skills: flexibility, speed and agility, strength, balance, mental focus, and endurance. M- It would actually be a great idea for a football player to take a ballet class when he wants to improve his performance on the field.

5. SLAM A writing strategy for answering text-based questions.
STATE part of the question and your answer in the first sentence.
LOCATE evidence from the text to support your answer.
ADD additional evident or your own ANALYSIS.
MAKE a meaningful connection or conclusion to tie together your answer and the evidence to the question.