1. Re state the stem of question in topic sentence. 2. Answer all parts of the question. 3. Cite evidence to support your answer (quote)

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1 Sep 4 11:39 AM Sep 4 11:42 AM Answer Format (RACES) 1. Re state the stem of question in topic sentence Include: genre, title, author, term being discussed 2. Answer all parts of the question Include: definition of term and full explanation 3. Cite evidence to support your answer (quote) 4. Explain and elaborate how evidence supports your answer 5. Summary Statement (closing sentence) Sep 4 11:43 AM Oct 6 9:27 AM 1

2 Discussion questions: The Nest How would the story change if it was told from the perspective of the mother? Written response questions (RACES format): 1. What is the internal conflict of the story? How is it developed and how is it resolved? 2. Give two traits to describe Jimmy s character with an example for each one. Use RACES format. 3. Make a connection with one of the characters in the story using RACES format. The connection can be text to self or text to text. 1. What is the internal conflict of the story? How is it developed and how is it resolved? 1. R restate question in topic sentence How to answer a conflict question: 2. A answer all parts of question (include definition and explanation) Define conflict Explain a. Which type of conflict is present in this story? b. Who is the conflict between? c. How did it develop? d. Discuss / make reference to the conflict e. Is the conflict resolved at the end of the story? 3. C cite evidence for support (direct quote when possible) 5. E explain how evidence supports answer 6. S summary sentence (closing sentence) Oct 6 9:24 AM Oct 6 9:31 AM Sample answer format question: What is the main conflict in the story "The Nest"? What if the question had asked to describe the external conflict? Sample answer: Restate: Answer all define term: type: between: development: description of conflict: resolution: Cite (quote) Explain quote: Summary sentence: In the short story "The Nest" by Robert Zacks there is some external conflict. Conflict is a struggle between 2 opposing forces. The type of conflict is external. It was between Jimmy and his mom. It developed when Jimmy asked his mom if he could go on a hike with Paul. She said no because Paul had been in trouble and she believed he was in a gang. She felt Paul was a bad influence. Jimmy started yelling at his mom and he left the house, slamming the door. The conflict was resolved when his mom met Paul. She then admitted to Jimmy that she was wrong about Paul. On page 3 it says, "the words, the restrictions, they wrapped around him like tentacles of an octopus, crushing in on his chest so he couldn't seem to breath". This shows how Jimmy's frustration developed. In conclusion, this is the conflict in the story "The Nest". Sep 30 10:51 AM Sep 30 10:51 AM 2

3 2. Give two traits to describe Jimmy s character with an example for each one. Use proper answer format. Sample Answer: In the story "The Nest" by Robert Zacks, there is an interesting character. Characters are the people in a story. Jimmy was 14 years old and had brown eyes. He was very independent. Even though his mom said that he could not go on the hike, he decided to go anyway. This shows that he made decisions on his own. Jimmy was also loyal. When Jimmy realized that no one was allowed to go on the hike with Paul, he stayed with his friend. He did not want his friend to be alone. A quote that shows his loyality can be found on page 6 where it says, "his heart beat fast with friendship and loyalty." To conclude, Jimmy was a likeable character in the story. 3. Make a connection with one of the characters in the story using answer format. The connection can be text to self or text to text. How to Answer a Connections 1. Restate question Question in topic sentence. (Include: type of connection and genre, title, author). 2. Answer all parts of question: Explain (in detail) how your connection relates to the selection being studied (Does it connect with the setting? character? conflict? etc.) Then describe the aspect of the story that is similar (the setting,character, etc) 4. Cite evidence (take a direct quote from the selection to show the similarity) 5. Explain how quote supports answer 6. Closing sentence. Students will share sample answers. Oct 6 8:45 AM Oct 25 12:49 PM The Dixie Challenger by Benedict Pittman Questions: 1. Using answer format, how would you summarize this short story in a few sentences for someone who has never read it? 2. Everyone has dealt with an incident of bullying at some point in their lives. Take a text to text connection with the story using asnwer format. Journal Entry Option: Writing Prompt: How do you know if someone is a friend? Do you think Donny is a true friend? Are the boys displaying true friendship with one another? Explain how you know. How to answer a plot summary question: 1.Take jot notes on the main events in the story 2.first jot note should tell how the story begins 3.continue taking jot notes on the story s main events 4.last jot note should tell how the story end Do NOT worry if you have more than 7 jot notes (1 beginning jot note, 5 main events and 1 ending jot note) 5.Read through your jot notes. If you have more than 5, remove the ones that are less important 6.Write each of your jot notes into complete sentences in the correct order Sep 30 10:52 AM Oct 11 10:39 AM 3

4 Plot summary answer: In the story "The Dixie Challenger" by Benedict Pittman there was an interesting plot. A plot summary is a summary of the events that make up the action in a story. In the beginning, Ben moved to Stephenville. Ben liked playing with his dinkies on a dirt road. He met a friend named Stan and another boy named Donny. After that, Donny beat up Stan to get Ben's dinkie back from him. In return for getting the bikes back, Donny made Ben give him his best car, The Dixie Challenger. Then Ben took the dinkie back. Donny accused Stan of taking the challenger and then had Ben spit on Stan. Next, Stan chased Ben home for spitting on him. The story ended with Donny inviting Ben out to play a few weeks later like nothing ever happened. A quote to support this is on page 56, "...there was a knock. Donny was on the front step. 'We're playing spotlight...you got a flashlight?' " This shows that Donny invited Ben out to play like nothing ever happened. In conclusion, this was the plot of the story "The Dixie Challenger". Oct 13 9:41 AM Oct 11 10:40 AM Setting answer: You are in Bear Country Questions: 1. What is the setting of the story? Answer using proper answer format. 2. Describe the character (Patricia) in the story. 3. Why has Patricia s writing changed to short choppysentences? 4. How does the author build suspense (give 3 4 specific examples and explain each). Answer in RACES format Nov 7 8:34 AM Nov 9 8:30 AM 4

5 The Fog Horn (Page 94) by Ray Bradbury Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Answer using proper answer format when the question asks. 1. a). What did the creature in the story look like? b). Explain a text-to-text connection by comparing this creature to another one you have seen or read about. Use RACES format Long Answer Format example: Example The Fog Horn is a short story by Ray Bradbury. Setting is the time, place, and circumstances of the story. This story takes places on a cold, dark, foggy November night. In a lonely lighthouse, on a island far from land, two lighthouse keepers are watching over the sea. The old lighthouse master, McDunn, is nervous about something that is about to happen. The quote is, He had been nervous all day and hadn t said why. The setting of this story helps create suspense. This is the setting of The Fog Horn. 2. Setting in a story means the time, place and situation that the characters are in. Explain the setting in The Fog Horn using RACES format. Oct 23 11:27 AM Oct 6 9:31 AM "Hunted" page 62 nan calls out, she freezes Written response and discussion: 1. What did you find suspenseful in the story? 2. Identify the climax in the story? 3. What was the resolution? 4. How does the author create mood? What phrases or words help to create this mood? What word would you use to describe the mood? RACES 5. Provide a plot summary for the story (make sure your events are in order). The climax of the story takes place when her ham calls out and she freezes At this point, we are anxious to see if the hunter would get her. After this point, the story gets resolved. We learn that she is playing hide and seek with her dog. Oct 30 10:31 AM Oct 30 11:03 AM 5

6 Fire and Death Answer the following questions using the steps of the RACES format: 1. What is the theme of the story? Support your answer with details from the story. 2. What is the conflict in the story? How did it develop? Was it resolved? How to Answer a Connections Question 1. Restate question in topic sentence. (Include: type of connection and genre, title, author). 2. Answer all parts of question: Explain (in detail) how your connection relates to the selection being studied (Does it connect with the setting? character? conflict? etc.) Then describe the aspect of the story that is similar (the setting,character, etc) 4. Cite evidence (take a direct quote from the selection to show the similarity) 5. Explain how quote supports answer 6. Closing sentence. Question: Make a text to text connection with the story "Fire and Death" Nov 8 11:40 AM Oct 25 12:49 PM Fear Discussion Questions: Summarizing: If you were telling a friend about this story, how would you summarize it? (Let's work on plot summary!) Critical Literacy: How do you think the author wants you to feel about the main character? What does the author do to get you to feel this way? Written Response Questions: 1. What type of conflict is in the story? RACES 2. What was the theme in the story? Answer in RACES 3. Make a connection with the story (either text to self or text to text) using answer format? Fear Writing Assignment Students are to select one of the following options for the Short Story Writing Assignment. All pieces should have a common theme/message in their work (it is possible to overcome fear). As well, color choice and sound effects should create a common mood (scary at first, then optimistic/ happy in the end). Option A: Children s Picture Book Create a 3 5 page children s picture book. Please keep in mind your audience (pictures and diction should reflect a very young audience ex: Kindergarten students). Option B: Comic Strip Create a 4 6 frame comic strip. For this selection, your audience can be older (ex: elementary students) Option C: Rant / Rap Create a 1 page rant. The audience for this selection should be junior high students. Option D: Script / Radio Play Create a 2 3 minute script. The audience for this can vary, but word choice and sound effects should clearly reflect the audience. Students must indicate the audience they have written the script for. Activity: Writing activity with choice Oct 11 10:35 AM Oct 11 10:38 AM 6

7 Option A: Children s Picture Book Option B: Comic Strip Oct 11 12:30 PM Oct 11 12:30 PM Option C: Rant / Rap A rant is usually done with wit and humor, at the same time expressing a position, a stance, or just something that you think is important. A good rant has the following components: 1. Clear structure Intro Establish the topic of the rant. Middle Provides a challenging statement which makes the listener/viewer think.the AHA! moment. End Wrap up with a statement that leaves the listener/viewer with an understanding of the topic, i.e. a summary with a catch. The catch should include content but could also be a facial expression/movement. 2. Be careful of word choice Writing should not include profanity or malign an individual or organizations reputation. Also remember, a rant can be as individualistic as the person ranting! Option D: Script / Radio Play Some ways to cook up your own Fire: Crumpling cellophane or wax paper gets close to the sound of a crackling fire. Footsteps: Hold two shoes and tap the heels together, then tap the toes. Try using different kinds of shoes on different surfaces. For instance, walking in cat litter sounds like walking on gravel or snow. Another snow sound: corn starch in a leather pouch to give a sound of snow crunching. Horse hooves: just like you've seen in the movies, try two halves of a coconut shell. Kiss: smooch your arm. (But honestly... why would you need a kiss in your story, kids?) Buzzing insect: Just like we used to do to make home made kazoos wrap wax paper around a comb tightly then hom with your lips just barely on the wax paper. Great buzz! Thunder: Shake a large piece of sheet metal to simulate a thunderstorm. Town bell: tapping large metal pot lids while holding them by the handle gives good bell sounds. Whooshing: a thin stick swooped through the air. Creaking: old chairs work well. Sitting on them or pushing them gives you a creak you can control. Oct 11 12:30 PM Oct 11 12:31 PM 7

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