Florida State Standards

Strand ELA.12.R: Reading

Standard 2 ELA 12.R.S: Reading Informational Text

ELA.12.R.2.3: Evaluate an author’s choices in establishing and achieving purpose(s).

Strand ELA.12.C: Communication

Standard 1 ELA.12.C.1: Communicating Through Writing

ELA.12.C.1.3: Write arguments to support claims based on an in-depth analysis of topics or texts using valid reasoning and credible evidence from sources, elaboration and demonstrating a thorough understanding of the subject.

Strand ELA.12.C: Communication

Standard 3 ELA.12.C.3: Following Conventions

ELA.12.C.3.1: Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.

Teacher Needs

NEXT magazine article

Computer

Handout of roommate scenarios

Printer/printer paper

Student Needs

NEXT magazine article

Computer

MS Word

Handout of roommate scenarios

Printer/printer paper

Teacher Transcript

1. Teacher: Let’s read aloud the NEXT magazine article, “Are you roommate material?”. The scenarios in the article will give you a good indication of what type of roommate you would be.
2. Teacher: But how do you honestly know if you are roommate material until you are actually a roommate. What happens if issues and conflicts arise? Are you prepared to cope and deal with conflicts and issues? Read the following scenarios. For each scenario explain using MS Word how you would handle the situation or conflict in a paragraph or two. When everyone is finished, we will share some of the remedies we might use.
3. Teacher: Below is the handout. Make as many copies as needed to distribute to each student for this activity.