Practice
2:
Time for some Silverstein
fun! Even Shel Silverstein's poems can be summarized!
Instruction:
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Read
the poem "Hector the Collector" by
Shel Silverstein. The first time you read it, enjoy
collecting images in your brain as Hector collects
his treasures.
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Before reading the poem the second time through, read the question
so you have it connected in your brain. Then read carefully
for important or essential information that helps you figure
out what the whole poem is about. You'll find lots of details
in this poem. Remember supporting details are not usually part
of a summary statement.
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Short Answer
Prompt:
The beginning of
a summary for this poem might be: Hector collected
all kinds of broken things. He valued his collection a
lot and
wanted to share it with others, but . . ."
Copy the beginning summary statements
and complete the last sentence so that it tells what the
whole
poem is about.
Then quote two or three parts of the poem
that help to tell what the poem is about. These quotes would
be the parts you used to figure out the whole summary statement.
 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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Rubric |
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- includes a copied and completed summary statement, for
example: Hector collected all
kinds of broken things. He valued his collection a lot
and wanted to share it with others, but they thought the
broken things were only a pile of junk."
- includes TWO different quotes from the poem that tell
what the poem is about
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- partial understanding of main idea and important
details
- part of a complete answer is MISSING: either a completed
summary statement, or two quotes passages
- tries to use information from passage, but it might be
incomplete or unclear
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- little or no understanding of the passage main ideas
and details
- may write "I don't know" or write about something
other than the summary statement or quotes
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This may help identify the key elements in your writing.
If you check all four yes buttons, chances are you earned
2 points! Way to go.
If you didn't check all four yes buttons,
take a look at what was missing, and go back and revise your
answer until you can
check all four yes buttons!
When you are totally satisfied with your answer, print the
Word document with your answer and score for your teacher.
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