Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Do Now: Constructed Response Day. 

1. Question: You have read “How the Wealthy Lived” and “Mrs. Astor and the Four Hundred” by Stephen Currie? Does the Currie article add essential or nonessential information? Use two examples from the text that prove you point.
2. Read "Mrs. Astor and the Four Hundred" by Currie. Keep the question in mind while you are reading and mark the text for examples you might use.
 3. Write your answer following our format:
 *Turn the question into a statement.
  *Define your terms: Essential or Nonessential information
 *The first example____________
*This is essential ( or nonessential) information because__________
*The second example__________
*This is essential (or nonessential) information because____________
4. Check your work. As you reread your answer, check off each step of the Tips for Success that you have included. 
5. Peer editing: Read your partner's answer. Decide whether it is a 0,1,2, or 3 response. Give two reasons why you have selected this score in the space provided under the rubric.
Homework: You’ve read about the lives of the super-rich. If you had all the money in the world, what type of party would you throw for your friends and family? Describe the place, the decorations, food, party favors, etc.