Short Answer- Single An analytical response to a single reading
selection Short Story (fiction) Poem Nonfiction T - thesis E -
evidence A - analysis How do I organize my ideas?
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Short Answer - Single Sample prompt from DBA After reading
Postcard: New Delhi, do you think Guptas modified airplane is a
good idea? Explain your answer and support it with evidence from
the selection. First Step: What is the questions asking me? Its not
simply a YES or NO question. You have to explain why you think his
modified airplane is or is not a good idea.
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Literal vs. Nonliteral Answers and Analysis Literal = surface
level Plot summary Repeating the text Nonliteral = deeper
understanding What is the bigger picture/message the selection is
trying to convey? What is YOUR interpretation of the text? Did you
barely scratch the surface with your answer? or did you dig a
little deeper?
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Blended Quotes Chunked: We are fulfilling life wishes, says
Gupta. Still for many passengers, the experience is mainly about
letting dreams take wing. Blended: The modified airplane is
fulfilling life wishes, but mostly the experience is mainly about
letting dreams take wings. Does it look like you just copied and
pasted your quotes?
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Single Selection Score Lets look at student samples from the
DBA! Why did they get a 3, 2, 1, or 0?
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Student Example Score 0 No its not a good idea because they
dont have enough money to make the plane to be good. They was have
lost luggage, flight delays and were low on food. They also wasnt
as safe, they had to kids to a seat. Then they passengers was
crammed sothe flight wouldnt be as comfortable. Incorrect
answer!
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Student Example Score 1 I think that Guptas modified airplane
is a good idea. Its a good idea because where hes from most people
dont know what to do on an airplane because theyve never ridden on
one before, so hes trying to help people better know what to do
when and if they do ride one. People have money, but do not know
how to behave. People can pay for a ticket on an airplane, but they
dont know what to do, or how to behave when they ride one. Is the
purpose of the modified plane to teach people how to act on a
plane? No, this point is made as a secondary reason. If you look in
the article, the wife states the idea in the last paragraph. All
answers that were related to this idea received a 1 because they
were surface level answers.
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Student Example Score 1 After reading Postcard: New Delhi I
think that Guptas modified airplane was a good idea because it
educates people about how to act on airplanes. Guptas wife Nirmal
Jindal says we want to orient them about aviation manners. This
shows that they want teach people how to act on airplanes. Because
no one wants a rude passenger to fly with them. Is the purpose of
the modified plane to teach people how to act on a plane? No, this
point is made as a secondary reason. If you look in the article,
the wife states the idea in the last paragraph. All answers that
were related to this idea received a 1 because they were surface
level answers.
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Student Example Score 2 In Postcard: New Dehli, Guptas modified
airplane is a good idea because it simulates the experience of air
travel to the people who cant afford it. Guptas plane offers the
adventure of air travel without the cost or even the travel. The
innovation of the modified airplane gives the sensation of air
travel without actually flying. Passengers learn how to act and
behave in an airplane and what to do in case of an emergency. The
experience of air travel can happen by paying a small fee or it
might even be free. Now we are digging a little deeper! The purpose
of the plane is to give people an experience that they might never
have in the future.
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Student Example Score 3 Guptas Airbus 3000 proves to be a
success due to the fact that it has inspired many Indian people. It
is fulfilling life wishes, but mostly the experience is mainly
about letting dreams take wings (Robinson 4-5). The airbus is an
amazing idea because it teaches people about planes, inspires them
about being a pilot, and lets them experience what it is like to be
on an airplane. It is also a very smart idea because it educates
children, and teaches them what a plane does. Overall, the Airbus
3000 has let people have an experience of a lifetime that they
could never afford, and has inspired them in many ways. This answer
is a more perceptive idea, and the text evidence used is specific
and well chosen.
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Student Example Score 3 Many lower-class income families would
love to have a plane ride experience; thus, building a plane
replica is a great idea because it widens childrens job selections
while allowing them to experience a new adventure. Gupta believes
that he, [is] fulfilling life wishes, and is showing kids that if
they study hard they might become a pilot. Due to the comments of
the passengers and attendants, its apparent that Mr. Gupta is
immensely changing the lives of people that have come in contact
with his Airbus. Allowing people to life a dream is a refreshing
and inspirational idea for the people of India. The student had a
unique answer that looked at the bigger picture for India.
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Practice: Wakas Gift Do you think that Rinko has conflicted
feelings about her gift? Explain your answer and support it with
evidence from the selection. Why do you think
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Peer Critique Lets look at our practice short answers.
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Short Answer Crossover 2 Texts Short story/short story Short
story/poem Compare or Contrast Thesis Evidence 1 Analysis 1
Evidence 2 Analysis 2 Contrast Thesis Evidence 1 Evidence 2
Analysis 1 Analysis 2 How do I organize my ideas?
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Short Answer- Crossover Sample prompt from DBA What message do
you think the speaker in Sunday Morning Early and the narrator of I
Wish I Was a Poet are trying to convey? Explain your answer and
support with evidence from both selections.
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Crossover Rubric Lets look at scoring, then our short
answers
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Analysis: Literal vs. Deep Literal plot summary repeating what
happened To interpret means "to offer possible meanings.
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Student example- score 1 In both of these poems its saying that
things should just be left alone. In Sunday Morning the speaker
just wants to leave well enough alone. In I wish I was a poet she
says its just a story. These poems show that things should just be
left alone. The answer does have text evidence. They are both
blended quotes. but Literal, nothing NEW Do the quotes ADD meaning,
or are they filling space? Quote needs support- needs the analysis!
That is where the scoring comes in- the analysis. The quote is not
the reason or the meaning. Its the analysis.
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Student example score 2 The message that both the speaker in
Sunday Morning Early and the narrator in I Wish I Was a Poet are
trying to convey would be to appreciate the simple and important
things in life. Thats the trick in life- learning to leave well
enough alone. (Romtvedt) This quote emphasizes the fact that the
speaker realizes the importance of that moment. she leaned over a
bowl of red roses that were there and ever so gently breathed in
the sweet smell. (Childress) This line shows how this lady came to
appreciate something as simple as roses. Both authors realize there
is something about simple things to treasure.
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Student example- score 3 The speaker in "Sunday Morning Early"
and the narrator of "I Wish I was a Poet" are trying to convey that
some things can't be described as a few simple words because of
their feelings towards the words. In "Sunday Early Morning,"
Romtvedt thinks "I want to say just the right words, / something
stronger and truer than a lame I love you" (Romtvedt 17-18). In "I
Wish I Was a Poet,"Childress explains that "I'd like to tell people
about [experiences] in a poetry way; only I don't know how, and
when I tell it, it's just a plain flat story" (Childress 1). In the
selections, both the speaker and the narrator seem to be at a loss
for words. They both explain in different ways that some things are
just too beautiful to describe in a few words. Conveying that
experience into words would be one of the hardest tasks of their
lives. But that was the beauty of all it. Some things are best left
to be experienced first-hand. Combined analysis and connects to
readers
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Practice: Wakas Gift and The Giving Tree Our relationships with
others help us to define who we are. How do Wakas Gift and The
Giving Tree convey this message? Explain your answer and support it
with evidence from both selections.
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Peer Critique Lets look at our short answers
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Test Taking Tips: Read Thoroughly Annotate and underline as you
read Carefully read questions Hint: Think about your answer before
looking at the answer choices Thoroughly read each answer choice
Return to the text or use a dictionary. Eliminate nonsense answers
Dont panic. Take a break if you need one.
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Revising and Editing
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Common Mistakes:
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Fix the Tweet:
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On Your Own Read Language Lesson and In Support of Shakespeare
and complete the corresponding exercises.
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Essay Organization & Thesis Writing DO NOW: Turn to the
section titled Expository Essay: Thesis and Organization PREPARE TO
TAKE NOTES
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Organization styles Compare/Contrast explain how 2+ more things
are alike and different
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Organization styles Cause/Effect identifies one or more causes
and the resulting effects
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Organization styles Definition Describes characteristics or
Features of something
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Thesis Statement A single sentence that expresses what you want
your readers to understand; the controlling idea of your essay and
road map for your paper indent Introduce the topic of the essay
with background information-------------------
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-----------------------------.Thesis statement is the last sentence
of the intro paragraph.
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Thesis Statements What does a thesis look like? Main idea of
paper that answers the question + transition word(s) +
topics/reasons of paper. Examples: Prompt: What are the multiple
meanings of family? Though the family unit has multiple aspects,
two meanings of family are loyalty to one another and acceptance of
differences. Prompt: What social action topic is the most critical
and in need of immediate attention? The water crisis is the most
critical social action topic and in need of immediate attention
because lack of clean water affects millions of people around the
world, and it can easily be solved with social action.
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Thesis Statement=Roadmap Prompt: What social action topic is
the most critical and in need of immediate attention? The water
crisis is the most critical social action topic and in need of
immediate attention because lack of clean water affects millions of
people around the world, and it can easily be solved with social
action. #1 Topic Sentence Residents of Sub-Saharan Africa, East
Asia, and Latin America suffer from unclean drinking water. #2
Topic Sentence The water crisis is in need of immediate attention
because the problem can easily be solved with water filtration and
well systems.
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Body Paragraph Organization 1.) Topic Sentence shows the main
idea of the paragraph 2.) Evidence facts/data, quotes, examples 3.)
Analysis your analysis, explanation, or interpretation of evidence
4.) Concluding/Transition Sentence wraps up the main idea of the
paragraph, or leads the reader into the idea of the next paragraph
Hmmm, look a little familiar to short answers? Each paragraph is
like a short answer (thesis=topic sentence)
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1. Sample prompt Read the following quotation: Think carefully
about how mistakes can be both positive and negative. Write an
essay explaining the effect of mistakes on our lives. Be sure to -
* state your position *use appropriate organization *provide
specific support for your argument *choose your words carefully
*edit your writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling In life,
there are no mistakes, only lessons. Vic Johnson, Day by Day with
James Allen
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2. Sample prompt Read the following quotation: Think about
whether it is better to be aware of the world around you or better
to be knowledgeable. Write an essay explaining which is more
important: book smarts or street smarts. Be sure to - * state your
position *use appropriate organization *provide specific support
for your argument *choose your words carefully *edit your writing
for grammar, mechanics, and spelling For me, I was somebody who was
a smart young guy who didn't do very well in school. I didn't fit
in to the basic system of education; my intelligence was elsewhere.
Bruce Springsteen, lead singer of the E Street Band
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3. Sample prompt Read the following quotation: Think about the
positive aspects that arise from adversity. Write an essay
explaining the meaning of struggle in life. Be sure to - * state
your position *use appropriate organization *provide specific
support for your argument *choose your words carefully *edit your
writing for grammar, mechanics, and spelling When it is dark
enough, you can see the stars Ralph Waldo Emerson
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4. Sample prompt Read the following quotation: Think carefully
about what you would grab in an emergency. If there was a world
disaster, what would be most valuable to save for future
generations of society? Be sure to - * state your position *use
appropriate organization *provide specific support for your
argument *choose your words carefully *edit your writing for
grammar, mechanics, and spelling If future generations are to
remember us more with gratitude than sorrow, we must achieve more
than just the miracles of technology. We must also leave them a
glimpse of the world as it was created, not just as it looked when
we got through with it. Lyndon B. Johnson
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Essay Evidence and Analysis Evidence proof that your topic
sentence is true. Cannot be debated. Examples of evidence: Literary
or historical examples, personal examples, facts or statistics you
know, etc. Evidence follows the topic sentence in each body
paragraph and should be only about 2 sentences. Analysis Arguable.
This is opinion that answers the question So what!? It also
connects to a larger audience. Think Big picture. Should be a
minimum of two to three sentences in each body paragraph.
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Sample Prompt from the DBA Read the following quotation.
Sometimes you can accomplish good things by yourself but even
better things with other people. Think carefully about this idea.
Write an essay explaining why sometimes it is better to collaborate
with others instead of working alone. Unity is strength. When there
is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.
Mattie Stepanek
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Evidence / Analysis Brainstorming Evidence: I worked on a
school project once and we got a good grade because we helped each
other. (This could work, but there are better examples out there.
You also should add a bit more detail.) Analysis: My groups average
went up. We learned from each other. (This is really weak analysis.
How does this story of your group project apply to all readers? So
what!?) Analysis: When multiple minds come together, anything is
possible. Teamwork is successful because one members weakness in
the group could be another persons strength. Multiple talents and
assets can be utilized to create an end product that one member
alone could not complete.
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If possible, use historical or literary references as evidence.
Evidence: During the height of the Civil Rights movement, blacks
and whites worked together to accomplish peace and equality. These
freedom fighters were able to look past their differences to focus
on a common goal. Analysis: Groups are able to accomplish so much
more together than one person fighting for a cause ever could. One
person may be able to create some noise and gather some attention
for an issue, but groups of passionate individuals coming together
for a united purpose can change the course of history.
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On Your Own Read the information in the box below: When it
comes to survival, many think that rules do not apply. Think
carefully about this statement. Write an essay explaining whether
traditional laws of society should apply in survival situations.
Often during natural disasters or situations of war, many citizens
feel that the normal rules of society do not apply. In these life
and death situations, looting, violence, even murder has been
committed by individuals who previously had no criminal background.
According to the New York Times, New Orleans is even today still
investigating the outbreak of violence, theft, and murder in the
days following Hurricane Katrina.
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On Your Own Choose one of the two thesis statements provided
(or write one of your own!) Develop two body paragraphs on the
provided lined paper, complete with the following elements A topic
sentence to introduce that paragraph (baby thesis) Strong evidence
(Think of historical examples or literary pieces we have read this
year!) Analysis (The so what? and the big picture.) A concluding
sentence
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Sample Body Paragraph Another reason that laws should be obeyed
in a catastrophe is that your behavior in times of chaos is a
direct reflection of your character. For example, during the days
following Hurricane Katrina, even though many people were looting
and committing horrific acts of violence for survival, some people
chose to still follow the laws of New Orleans. This decision to
remain law-abiding amidst anarchy says a lot about these
individuals. Its easy to follow the rules when people are watching
and there are consequences for bad behavior. Its quite another to
do the right thing even when its hard, or in this case, even when
it means life or death. Who a person is during a crisis is the most
pure reflection of their character because a persons deepest
capabilities and motivations are revealed. It takes true character
to remain good even when the world around you is falling
apart.