The Brain as the Most Powerful Weapon and Citing Evidence

Citing Evidence

The Brain...a weapon?

Open Ended

Warm-Up:

What are two songs that have gotten you through hard times? Why? Is it the lyrics, the beat, the melody, etc? Handwrite or type!

Standard

LAFS.1112.RI.1.1: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

Multiple Select

Objectives! Hint: Select ALL of them

• Properly cite evidence from author David Goggins

• Select the BEST evidence to support the author's claim

• Support analysis of what the author says explicitly and implicitly

Essential Question

In what ways does the author support the idea that the "brain is the most powerful weapon?" Cite evidence to support your response.

Agenda

Warm-Up

Review/HK

Citing Evidence

Practice

Exit-Ticket

SAT/ACT Registration

Poll

Are you happy with how school is going so far?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Do you have any questions for me?

• Yes

• No

Review: Citing Evidence

Multiple Choice

I'm on page four and I want to cite evidence. I don't have the author's name, but the book is entitled "Class of 2022". How should I cite within my paragraph?

• According to the author, this is the "greatest class of all time" (Unknown 4).

• According to the author, this is the "greatest class of all time" (Class of 2022 4.)

• According to the author, this is the "greatest class of all time" (Class of 2022 4).

• None of the above

Video Activity

Today, we will be watching a short clip where the author makes the claim/metaphor that "the brain is the most powerful weapon." Can you think of some ideas that support this claim already? THINKPAIRSHARE

Multiple Choice

Select the best definition for a metaphor

• A comparison using like or as

• A comparison using unlike things

• A comparison assigning human like characteristics to objects

• A comparison in which one thing is said to be another

Be prepared to create examples on the next slide

• My life IS a movie

• They are clowns.

• Covid is a nightmare.

Open Ended

With a partner or alone, think of at least 2-3 metaphors. Try and make them specific to your life/personal experiences!

As we watch

As we watch, take notes citing evidence supporting the author's claim and metaphor "the brain is the most powerful weapon"

For example, there is a time where he talks about training the brain. I would jot this down because it supports the claim that the brain can be trained/used as a weapon.

Poll

Can you relate to the author's experience?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

What are some ways his navy seal training and injuries could be changed into a metaphor about life as a young adult? Provide at least two examples.

Multiple Choice

Practice!

Based upon the author's claims, how would the author most likely respond to a conflict as a student?

• The author would approach the conflict with caution but would likely evacuate immediately based upon his training

• The author would likely challenge himself internally to overcome the challenge

• The author would likely work with others to create a resolution

• All of the above.

Open Ended

Group Work:

With yourself or with a partner, select at least 5 pieces of evidence that BEST support the author's claim that the brain IS the most powerful weapon. Be prepared to share out. 10 minutes on the timer.

Multiple Select

Select TWO pieces of evidence the at support the idea that the brain is a powerful weapon?

• "I thought then that I was working hard" (Goggins).

• "give yourself no option...no other way out..." (Goggins).

• "Once you put away your phones, computers" (Goggins).

• "You've got to tell your brain where you want to go and how you want to do it" (Goggins).

Open Ended

In what ways does the author support the idea that the "brain is the most powerful weapon?" Be sure to support your analysis with sufficient evidence and proper citations. You may type or handwrite.

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