1.  Informational Text Practice

2.  Read article closely, while talking to the text:  Circle new or unknown words  Highlight main ideas & key details  Write questions, connections, etc. in margins

3.  In small groups, choose roles: 1. Reader (finds and reads information in the article to group) 2. Writer (writes information on chart paper) 3. Facilitator (make sure group is following assignment steps – checks off rubric requirements) 4. Supplier (gets and keeps track of needed supplies; returns supplies when finished) 5. EVERYONE: ideas and suggestions

5.  Create a Public Service Announcement Poster, which includes: Check List  Points Creative Title & Group Members’ Names2 Main idea: what is Ebola and why is it dangerous?5 Finding Details: A brief timeline of how and where the current epidemic has spread. 5 Rank facts: How to protect oneself from Ebola.5 Infer: Are we (Americans) in danger?5 Infer: What can we do to help?5 At least one illustration3 Total:30