LESSON #2: Narrative and Graphic Texts

  • LESSON #2: Narrative and Graphic Texts

    Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to

    (1) learn more about Modal verbs such as should, could, and would as well as Idioms (common expressions that have no literal meaning)

    (2) develop more skills in reading comprehension and writing accurately

    (3) interpret graphic texts


    • REVIEW QUIZ (based on Lesson #1)

      Answer the following five (5) multiple Choice Questions based on yesterday's Lesson

    • Asynchronous Activity 2.3: Graphic Analysis Assignment

      Read the Graphic Diagram “Soybeans” from The OSSLT booklet and complete the questions.

    • Asynchronous Activity 2.4: Draft Brainstorm for an OPINION ESSAY Assignment

      Use the Chart and brainstorm three (3) reasons, with supporting examples, for an Opinion Essay on the question: 

      Should it be mandatory for students to stay in school until they are 18 years old? 

      This question appeared on an OSSLT Literacy test.

      DO NOT COMPLETE THE LONG WRITING TASK. YOU WILL SHARE YOUR OUTLINE WITH A CLASSMATE NEXT WEEK.

    • WEEKEND HOMEWORK Assignment

      For your homework - download and study the document/chart known as The Amazing Peel System. 

      It will assist you in writing essays which are a big component of the OSSLT test.

      You will refer to it continuously in this course and it will be a very helpful aid in your future studies.