1. Learning Objective: Identify proposition and support patterns in text

2. What will we identify today? Proposition and support patterns in informative text

3. 1. This is an apple.2. This apple tastes great! Discuss with your partner which sentence is a fact and which sentence is an opinion.

4. Proposition and Support pattern- is text that presents an idea, or opinion. Then it provides supporting sentences to show that the proposition is true. A Propositionstates the opinion or idea of the writer. • Students should be required to wear school uniforms. Supportsare sentences that help show that the writer’s opinion or idea it true. • Students who do not have the latest designer clothes will not feel embarrassed. (Economic differences in students will not be apparent.) • Gang allegiances will not be apparent. • Students will not be dressed inappropriately (skimpy clothing, shirts with inappropriate wording, etc.), which could cause distractions to other students.

5. Types of Support: • Facts, including the results of scientific research and surveys. • Statistics– facts in number form. • Examples– specific instances that illustrate reasons or facts. • Anecdotes– brief stories, such as personal experiences. • Definitions • Opinions from Experts on the subject, especially with direct quotations.

6. It is important to identify propositionand support because: • You can understand reading better. • You can use factual support statements to make your opinion more believable.

7. Step 1 : Read the text carefully. Step 2: Look for the proposition, an opinion, or idea of the writer. Step 3: Look for sentences that support the proposition. Step 4: Circle yes if the text is in the proposition and support pattern. Circle no if it is not. Paragraph 1 1. Turkey vultures are wonderful birds. 2. A turkey vulture’s wings can spread six feet from tip to tip. 3. Turkey vultures hold their wings out as they fly. 4. They look so beautiful as they soar high! Proposition and Support? YES NO

8. Step 1 : Read the text carefully. Step 2: Look for the proposition, an opinion, or idea of the writer. Step 3: Look for sentences that support the proposition. Step 4: Circle yes if the text is in the proposition and support pattern. Circle no if it is not. Paragraph 2 1. On Monday, I take piano lessons. 2. On Tuesday, I go to visit my grandmother. 3. On Wednesday, I watch my favorite TV show. 4. Finally, on Friday I get to go watch a movie with my family after dinner. Proposition and Support? YES NO

9. Step 1 : Read the text carefully. Step 2: Look for the proposition, an opinion, or idea of the writer. Step 3: Look for sentences that support the proposition. Step 4: Circle yes if the text is in the proposition and support pattern. Circle no if it is not. Paragraph 3 1. Turkey vultures are awful birds 2. These birds have wrinkled, red skin on their heads. 3. Turkey vultures eat dead animals. 4. This diet is gross to some people. 5. These are horrible birds. Proposition and Support? YES NO

10. Step 1 : Read the text carefully. Step 2: Look for the proposition, an opinion, or idea of the writer. Step 3: Look for sentences that support the proposition. Step 4: Circle yes if the text is in the proposition and support pattern. Circle no if it is not. Paragraph 4 1. Technology is taking over the way we talk to one another. 2. People don’t call anymore. 3. They text each other on their cell phones, which can cause problems if the text is not read correctly. 4. People don’t talk to each other face to face anymore. Proposition and Support? YES NO

11. Closure Step 1 : Read the text carefully. Step 2: Look for the proposition, an opinion, or idea of the writer. Step 3: Look for sentences that support the proposition. Step 4: Circle yes if the text is in the proposition and support pattern. Circle no if it is not. Paragraph 5 1. Willie Mays of the Giants was the greatest centerfielder in baseball history 2. He was named Rookie of the year in 1952, the National League’s best first year player. 3. He was the National League's Most Valuable Player in 1957. 4. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979. Proposition and Support? YES NO

12. Your Turn! California is considering eliminating all non-academic subjects (art, music, P.E. etc.) from middle schools to put more emphasis on math, English, history and science. State a proposition on this subject and give 3 sentences of support. Tell what kind of evidence you have used as support (fact, example, statistics, quote, expert opinion, personal experience, anecdote).