Practice
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Instruction:
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While the story is fresh
in your mind from the examples, let's try another short answer
response to "Weep No More, My Lady."
For review, it is linked to the book icon on the right.
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Before Reading:
Read the prompt you will be answering, so that there is a place
in your brain to file away ideas as you read!
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Short Answer
Prompt:
- Write a word or phrase
that describes Skeeter.
- Give an example from
the story that shows this trait.
 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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- the word or phrase describing Skeeter is clear and makes
sense
- example from the story clearly shows this trait in Skeeter
- examples include explanation in student's words, and quote
from the text to prove it
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- partial understanding of a trait describing Skeeter,
might not make complete sense
- 2nd part of answer is partial or missing, but it does
relate to the word or phrase
- tries to use information from passage, but it might be
incomplete or not make sense
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- little or no understanding of character trait for Skeeter
- no explanation or one that does not make sense
- may write "I don't know" or write a word and
explanation that is not supported by the text
For Example:
- Write a word or phrase that best describes
Skeeter.
Mosquito
- Give
an example from the story that shows this trait.
Skeeter
reminds me of a mosquito.
- Student's response might be valid if it were explained
further. We can't tell why the student chose "mosquito"
as a description, because it is not explained. It is not
a clear or obvious description.
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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.
Let's work with some figurative language in this same story.
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