Practice
3 - Instruction:
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You
met Vera Rubin, a modern day astronomer in a previous lesson.
Review her interview in "Spiraling Among the Stars."
Then
meet "Maria Mitchell: First Woman Astronomer
in America." Although these two women lived
in different centuries, there are many common elements
in their career paths.
Both
selections are linked to the book icons 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 solutions as you
read!
- Before reading, divide a piece of paper in half.
Take notes on the characteristics and events in the life of
Vera Rubin on one side. On the other side, take notes about
Maria Mitchell. When you are finished reading, highlight the
similarities you find in the lives of Rubin and Mitchell,
two astronomers from different centuries.
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Short
Answer Prompt:
Vera Rubin and Maria Mitchell lived
in different centures, yet they share many common characteristics.
List three ways in which Vera Rubin and Maria Mitchell
are alike. Include details from the text to support
your answer.
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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A
two point answer would show understanding of
the ways Vera Rubin and Maria Mitchell are alike by listing
three similarities, and using the text to support the similarities.
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A
one point answer would show partial understanding
of the ways Vera Rubin and Maria Mitchell are alike by listing
2-3 ways they are similar. Text based support may be lacking.
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A
zero point answer might be "I don't know."
Or the list of ways Vera Rubin and Maria Mitchell are alike
might include 1 similarity. No text based information, or
non-supportive information may be included.
This may help identify the key elements in your writing.
If you check all three yes buttons,
chances are you earned 2 points! Way to go.
If you didn't check all three yes buttons,
take a look at what was missing, and go back and revise your
answer until you can check all three 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! It's time to check your learning.
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