Practice 3 -
Instruction:
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Thomas Alva Edison did not follow the general path for a
young man in the 19th century. He achieved a goal not even
dreamed of by most young men or women. Could someone today
follow Edison's example to reach their own goals? Review,
"Thomas Alva Edison." It is linked
to the book icon on the right.
As you read, jot down the characteristics of Edison that
helped him achieve his goals. The question for this passage
asks you to use your thinking skills to think beyond information
in the article. Get those thinking skills ready.
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Tips:
- Read the prompt you will be answering, so that there
is a place in your brain to file away reasons and ideas as
you
read!
- While reading, take notes on the characteristics and
actions of Edison that helped him achieve his goals.
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Short Answer
Prompt:
How might this selection be helpful to
a friend your age with a goal to become a professional
athlete? Include two details from the text in 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
explain how Edison's characteristics and actions might be
helpful to a young person seeking to become a professional
athelete, and include TWO supporting details from the text.
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A one point answer would
partially explain
how Edison's characteristics and actions might be helpful
to a young person seeking to become a professional athelete,
but might only discuss one text-based detail.
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A zero point answer might
be "I don't know." Or it might include a detail
that is not text based, or make a statement not related
to the question.
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! Let's try one last short answer question.
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