Truancy, Chapter 1 Extended Assignment - Due: B Day, December 13th; A Day, December 16th

Truancy, Chapter 1  Extended Assignment - Due: B Day, December 13th; A Day, December 16th

Students, this is a 60-point assignment. I will distribute copies in class Monday and Tuesday. 

Begin early so if you have questions, we can discuss. You may email me your questions or ask me during class.

Truancy chapter 1 Assignments = Worth a Total of 60 Points  Due Dec.  13 & 16 B- Day – Due Dec. 13th A-Day – Due Dec. 16th

SECTION 1 Padlet.com   Each class has a designated URL.  See below. 1A: http://padlet.com/wall/tnqs3831c4 2A:  http://padlet.com/wall/gl7xpp9yqj 4A: http://padlet.com/wall/ut7uu4j9ze 8B: http://padlet.com/wall/ztwtjo8htt Here is the question you will respond and post: After reading chapter 1, do you think the school’s rigid policies (stifling all students from eating and talking at school, wearing gray uniforms, and branding student I.D. numbers on their arms) are justifiable?  Total of 5 pts. For this section

SECTION 2 The vocabulary words below are underlined.  Write the vocabulary word and its meaning as used in the novel. Total of 20 pts. for this section (each vocab word is 2 pts. each ) Page 21 – unceremoniously shoved and gloom emanated page 27 – Tack’s stomach sated page 29– idly wondering and lowly student page 30 – As they stepped in the queue page 31- Tack wearily  and dismissive gesture page 32 - curt beep and cavernous area

SECTION 3 Characters’ traits are revealed thru Descriptive Words.  Now, as you focus on a particular paragraph and sentence, a critical reader re-reads the prior paragraph to gain insight as to why the next paragraph follows.  Please follow my scaffolding strategy, so that your comprehension is accurate and your response is thoughtful.  Express yourself using 2-4 sentences. Total of 15 pts. for this section (each response is 5 points each) Page 21, paragraph 1 What is Tack revealing in sentence 1 through his actions when he gritted his teeth…he unceremoniously shoved the paper into his backpack…?   Page 24, paragraph 1 What is the author revealing about the school environment when he writes, “Tack joined the gray river of unformed students flowing neatly up and down the hallways”?    Page 27, top of the page Explain. Why did the author show contrasting behaviors as to how the squinty-eyed cashier and the friendlier pizza maker treated Tack and Suzie.

 

SECTION 4 Total pts. – 20 for this section Question:  Students like Tack have a different school start time than his sister Suzie and other students like her.  Why? Review the last two pages of Chapter 1.   Students, your response will be in the form of a paragraph. Follow this format for your single paragraph: 1)      Topic Sentence to restate or paraphrase the question as a statement 2)      At least 4 Supporting Details (include four different types of supporting detail sentences) Your Supporting Details should include a fact or detail, explanation or reason and an example – any combination and sentence order.
Category Title	Maximum Score	Partial to 0 Score	Student Commentary to Improve
Topic Sentence	Restates or paraphrases question into a statement.  5 pts ___	No evidence of Topic Sentence restated  or paraphrased into  question or statement 0 pts ____
Supporting Details	All 4 supporting sentences are present 5 pts ____	Less than 4 supporting sentences present   0_____
Supporting Details  used to expresses complete rationale	Writer uses  sentences of detail, example, reason, and/or explanation to demonstrate comprehension of the text 10 pts _____	Writer uses random or loosely related sentences that lack connection to each other; lacks  depth to demonstrate comprehension of the text   5 pts _____