Practice
3:
Instruction:
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The one similarity between
the two tiger-hunting passages you just read is that they
are about tiger hunts! From there, you noticed that the list
of differences is a mile long! Let's examine those differences
to see what an impact the author's tone and purpose have on
a topic.
"Mrs. Packeltide's
Tiger," and "The Tiger's Heart"
passages are linked on the right for your review. You'll want
to refer to them for word choice and other evidence from the
text.
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"Mrs.
Packletide's Tiger"
"The
Tiger's Heart"
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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! You might want
to quickly review figures of speech from Lesson 5 too.
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Answer Prompt:
How is Saki's tiger different
from Kjelgaard's? In your explanation, include these two
parts:
- List several details from the
text to show how the two tigers are different.
- Explain what details tell you
that Saki's tone in describing the tiger is humorous rather
than horrified.
 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:
| Points |
Rubric |
| 2 |
- analyzes appropriate information and makes thoughtful
comparisons
- develops thoughtful interpretations of tone
- uses sufficient, relevant evidence from passages
to support explanations of differences, and tone
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| 1 |
- analyzes limited information and makes superficial (light
or surface) comparisons of tiger differences
- develops average or simple interpretations of tone
- attempts to use evidence from passages to support explanations
of differences, and tone; support may be limited or irrelevant
(not make sense).
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| 0 |
- little or no understanding of the passages and does not
make comparison of the tigers
- may answer, "I don't know."
- no evidence from editorial
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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 have some Cosby fun again!
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