Pick up article #1, Building

Baby From the Genes Up

and a highlighter
 Mark the Text

1. Circle key terms, names, and dates. (together)

2. Underline information relevant to our reading purpose (Together)
3. Highlight authors arguments for/against genetically modifying
babies (Solo)
4. Write in the margins: Make connections, summarize, ask questions,
respond to arguments (Tomorrow/Wednesday)

Homework for Thursday: Find an credible article to bring to class

(printed copy) that is on the same side of this issue you are on
Pick up article #2 and a
highlighter (on the bookcase)

Link for Homecoming vote:

 Homework for Thursday: Find an credible article to bring to class (printed
copy) that is on the same side of this issue you are on.
Annotations Article #1

Paragraph #2 What is the issue/problem with HFEA approving the PGD request?
(draw an arrow and label it)
Paragraph #3+4 What is the benefit of studying the human genome? (draw an arrow
and label it)
Paragraph #5 what is a fear people have about genetically modifying babies? (draw
an arrow and label it)
Paragraph #6 What is the first concern? (In your own words)
Paragraph #7 What is the second concern? (In your own words)
Paragraph #8 What is the third concern? (In your own words)
Paragraph #9 what is the fourth concern? (In your own words)
Paragraph #11-14 Whats your opinion on this?
 Mark the Text Article #2

1. Circle key terms, names, and dates.

2. Underline information relevant to our reading purpose
3. Highlight authors arguments for/against genetically modifying
babies
4. Write in the margins: Make connections, summarize, ask questions,
respond to arguments

Homework for Thursday: Find an credible article to bring to class

(printed copy) that is on the same side of this issue you are on
Annotations Article #2

Paragraph #2 Summarize Hayes argument.

Paragraph #5 Respond/question (refer back to A#1 P#13)
Paragraph #6+7 In your opinion, where should the line be drawn?
If genetically modifying humans is inevitable, what limitations should
be placed?
End of article What reasons does Hayes use to support his opinion.
 At the bottom of each article write the
citation

Article #1
Green, Ronald M. Building Baby From the Genes Up. The Washington Post, WP Company, 13 Apr. 2008,
www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/11/AR2008041103330.html.
Article #2
Hayes, Richard. Genetically Modified Humans? No Thanks. The Washington Post, WP Company, 15 Apr.
2008, www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/15/AR2008041501620.html.
Annotated Bibliography
(Handout)
What is it?

A list of cited sources about a particular topic (genetic

modification), in which each citation is followed by a
brief annotation, or discussion of the source.
There are 2 parts to every entry in an annotated
bibliography:
The citation
The annotation
 The citation

Includes the bibliographic information of the source.

Written in MLA format.

Example citation:
Gilbert, Pam. From Voice to Text: Reconsidering Writing and reading in the
English Classroom. English Education 23.4 (1991): 195-211. Print.
 The annotation

It is a brief paragraph following the citation.

Many purposes for an annotation:
Condense the content of the source.
Evaluate the credibility of a source.
Assess the usefulness of a source.
Discuss the writers background.
Analyze the intended audience.
Describe your reaction.
 Example of an Annotated Bibliography Entry

Gilbert, Pam. From Voice to Text: Reconsidering Writing and reading in the
English Classroom. English Education 23.4 (1991): 195-211. Print.

Gilbert provides some insight into the concept of voice in textual interpretation, and points to a need to
move away from the search for voice in reading. Her reasons stems from a growing danger of social and
critical illiteracy, which might be better dealt with through a move toward different textual understandings.
Gilbert suggests that theories of language as a social practice can be more useful in teaching. Her ideas seem to
disagree with those who believe in a dominant voice in writing, but she presents an interesting perspective.