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“Big Things Come in Small Packages”- Text Marking ActivityClose Reader pages 3-12Learning Goal: identify and make inferences about the plot and analyze how elements interactKey Criteria/Performance ScaleStandard: 7.R.L.1.3 Analyze how elements of a story interactAdvancedScore 4In addition to competency, the student goes beyond how setting and story elements interact and can make in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. CompetentScore 3The student analyzes how elements of a story interact (e.g. how settings shape the characters or plot) with no major errors or omissions. LimitedScore 2The student demonstrates a basic understanding which may include the points on the plot pyramid, but lacks interpretation of how elements interact.EmergingScore 1With help, response demonstrates little understanding of how the plot elements interact.Not Using – Score 0Directions: Interact with the text to mark and annotate to show understanding of plot, characterization, and suspense. 1) As you read the story, track Tucker’s character development throughout by highlighting the things Tucker says, does, or things others say about him that reveal details to us about Tucker (indirect characterization).2) Read lines 6-26. In the margin, describe the conflict Tucker faces. Circle the text that foreshadows this event.3) As you read lines 78-116, circle text that creates suspense about a major even in the plot that will take place.4) As you read lines 117-183: - In the margin, take notes about how suspense in built in this section. - Circle the paragraph that is most likely the story’s climax.5) As you read lines 140-148, underline the details that create build suspense.6) As you read lines 184-237: - In the margin, explain how Tucker’s conflict is resolved. - Summarize what Tucker learns about Richard in lines 216-237.7) Now that you have read the entire story, mark the plot elements in your margin with an E (exposition), R.A. (rising action), C (climax), F.A. (falling action), and R (resolution).Reflection: Using the table/performance scale, rate your level understanding and explain why you think you rank at that point. Level of Understanding:4321 Written Response: Which character trait supports Tucker’s bold action in the climax?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Scoring RubricPoints possiblePoints earnedTopic sentence10Evidence from the story10 pointsExplanation of evidence related to the development of the climax20 pointsConcluding sentence5 pointsPunctuation of evidence & title of the short story5 ................
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