Objectives:1. Describe the task and expectations for our writing

project.2. Use “Cornell” notes to record important information while reading a non-fiction text.

TASK:1. Pass forward last weeks Do Nows

Do Now 4.30: YES – take a book

Reading and Writing in the Content Areas

• Introduction to Task– Expectations– Rubric and Grading– Introduction to texts

• Scheduling– Reading and analysis week (34)– Writing and reflection week (35)– DUE DATE: 5/14

Resource 1: Modern Biology Textbook Sections 15.2 and 15.3

• Purpose of resource:– Provide background knowledge and present

vocabulary required for further learning.• Natural selection• Adaptation• Homology

• Method of Analysis– Independent “Cornell” Notes.

Cornell Notes • This is a format for

notes you take in class and while reading.

• Notice that only the “notes” section should be completed during lecture or reading.

Title

Example

• Notice how easy it is to find a few KEY terms.

• Try to limit what goes in the left column.

An Introduction to Evolution

• Read Sections 15.2 and 15.3 of your textbook as an introduction to evolution

• As you read, complete a set of Cornell Notes– Stop after completing the “notes” section

Key Ideas & Summary

• Complete the remaining two sections (Key Ideas& Summary) for the reading you just completed for homework.