Does a lower minimum wage for teens pay off?

Standard: Identify main idea and key details (RI2)

Objectives: Build Background Knowledge; Introduce Key Vocabulary, Share Perspectives, Cite key information to determine main ideas and key details

Does a lower minimum wage for teens pay off?

Brainstorm IdeasWAYS FOR TEENS TO

EARN MONEY

REASONS TEENS

NEED MONEY

Does a lower minimum wage for teens pay off?

Number off into groups of 4. Facilitator #1 ask: What are ways for teens

to make money? Members 2-4: Respond with:

One way a teen can earn money is ___________.

Another way a teen can earn money is________.

Does a lower minimum wage for teens pay off?

Explore some reasons why teens need money. Facilitator 2 ask: What are some reasons

why teens need to earn money? Team members 1, 3, and 4 respond with:

Teens require money for ____________________.

Teens require money to_____________________.

Does a lower minimum wage for teens pay off?

Many teens will tell you that finding a job is tough work. Is a lower minimum wage for teens the answer?

Group response:

We believe ways for teens to earn money include _________ and ___________.

Two reasons teen need money are for _______________ and ______________.

Does a lower minimum wage for teens pay off? (Words to Know for article) Minimum: the lowest amount that an

employer must pay Unemployment: without a job Income: money earned for a job Earn: to make money Wage: the amount of money given in

exchange for a job

Day 2: Does a lower minimum wage for teens pay off?

Topic: Should the minimum wage be the same for teens and adults?

Words to Know:

1. compensation: the payment a person receives for working at a job

2. earnings: the money a person receives for the work he or she does

3. economy: the system by which money and goods are produced and used within a country or area

“Help (Not) Wantedby Chris Alvarez and Julia Martinez

1. Silently read pages 63-64. Record two ideas on chart in

response to the following question:

Should the minimum wage be the same for teens and adults?

Day 3: Modal Verbs and Transitions to Introduce Evidence

Guidelines for Modal Verbs

Modal verbs in your argument tell you what is possible or preferable

should: tells about something you believe needs to happen

would: tells about something you believe is possible

could: tells about something that might be possible in the future

Modal Verbs

Useful for expressing an opinion or suggestion for something better

Should, would, and could are always followed by main verbs

Examples: should finish, would help, could learn

Modal Verb Practice

Read the essay below. Write the claim and list the five modal verbs and main verbs.

After reading the editorial in the school newspaper, I agree with the statement that nutritious snacks should replace unhealthy snacks in vending machines. One reason is that a healthy snack could help students who participate in after-school programs maintain their energy until dinner. For example, I often buy a candy bar or other sugary snack before an after-school activity. The quick boost of energy that the snack provides quickly fades. The complex carbohydrates in a nutritious snack like a whole-grain granola bar would provide longer-lasting energy than with the candy bar. For this reason, I conclude that schools should make healthy snacks available in vending machines.

Transitions to Introduce EvidenceTransitions Type of Evidence Examples

• The article points out_________.

• In addition, the article

states________________.

• In the article, (author’s

name) explains ______.

• (Author’s name)emphasizes________.

From text

• The article points out that obesity is a major epidemic in young people across America.

• In the article, Rodriguez explains that the government will not fund junk food in schools.

Transitions to Introduce Evidence

Transitions Type of Evidence Examples

• In my experience, __________.

• Drawing from my experience as a ___________________.

• Within my (culture, community, etc.), ____________________.

From experience

• In my experience, I have watched a friend eat a bag of corn chips because she thinks she is getting vegetables.

• Within my culture, young people learn to make their own choices about food at an early age.

Transitions to Introduce Evidence Practice

Use transitions from your notes to complete each frame below.

1. _____________________________ (from text) that students gain a significant amount of weight from eating junk food.

2. _____________________________ (from experience) I gained ten pounds in the last ten years from eating so much candy.

3. _______________________________(from text with a made-up author’s name)

a ban on junk food in California reduced the number of overweight students.

Modal Verbs and Transitions to Introduce Evidence Assignment

1. Read the article twice. Highlight or underline key pieces of evidence.

2. Use a modal verb to make a claim that expresses your argument.

3. Look at your highlighted information and put a check mark next to two pieces of evidence to include in your summary.

4. Write your summary. YOU MUST USE TRANSTIONS THAT INCLUDE TWO PIECES OF EVIDENCE FROM THE TEXT.

5. YOU MUST USE AT LEAST ONE TRANSITION THAT INCLUDES EVIDENCE FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.

6. Add a conclusion sentence.

Day 4: “Equal Work, Equal Pay”by Chris Alvarez and Julia Martinez

(Article 2)

WORDS TO KNOW TO COMPREHEND ARTICLE:

1.sufficient: to have enough

2.income: money that a person regularly earns from a job or other source

3.shift: to change

Article Analysis

1. Read pages 64-65: Article 2, “Equal Work, Equal Pay” by Chris Alvarez and Julia Martinez

What is the claim of today’s article?

Give two reasons why you agree and disagree with the article.

Select one side. Write your claim.

Cite evidence to support your claim from the article.

Use a modal verb to rewrite your claim.

Use transition words to introduce evidence in your summary.

Complete your summary.