Practice 4 -
Instruction:
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Have you ever set a goal that seems
really far away. Graduation might be such a goal. Sometimes
it helps us stay motivated to reach those far away goals,
when we read about others who have made it! Celebrate the
success of these students as you read Alternative
'pioneers' get their hard-earned diplomas. It is linked
to the book icon on the right.
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Tips:
- Read the prompt you will be answering, so that there is
a place in your brain to file away ideas as you read!
- Read the article once to pick up the general story.
- Then review it again, asking yourself, "What was
this article about?"
As you read, use one of these strategies to help organize
the information into important ideas, and supporting details.
They will help you in summarizing the article.
- Print the article and use a different color highlighter for each important idea. Underline the supporting details.
- On notebook paper, draw a web with main or important
ideas in a circle, supporting details attached with a line to the
circle
- On notebook paper, outline the information in the article.
Use the main or important ideas as headings, the supporting
details as subheadings under each main idea.
After reading, as you prepare to write your short answer,
ask these questions:
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Short Answer
Prompt:
Write a paragraph
in your own words to summarize this news article. Include
three main points in your summary.
Note: What key elements will be needed for a full two point answer?
Choose ONE of the following three options for writing your response.
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If Microsoft Word is available on your computer, this document allows you to type your answer, use spell check, save, copy/paste text, and/or print the page to turn in.
<< Click here to open a word form for your response. |
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This file can be printed, and allows you to use your best penmanship (yes, real writing instead of typing), and turn it in to your teacher.
<< Click here to open a .pdf file for your response. |
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If you are a student taking this class through IA, you will need to use this document for your response. Follow directions on your checklist to copy/paste into an e-mail.
<< Click here for the text. |
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You are the an expert at scoring short answer responses now.
Go ahead and score your own writing using this criteria:
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two point answer would show thorough understanding of
the main points, be written in the student's own words and
include three main points.
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one point answer would show partial understanding of
the main points, but might not include three in the summary.
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zero point answer might be, "I don't know."
Or it might include a statement that is not a main idea.
This may help identify the key elements in your writing.
If you check all five yes buttons,
chances are you earned 2 points! Way to go.
If you didn't check all five yes
buttons, take a look at what was missing, and go back and
revise your answer until you can check all five yes
buttons!
When you are totally satisfied with your answer, print the
Word document with your answer and
score for your teacher.
You've worked hard! You're ready to celebrate your learning!
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