You can earn points up to a 70 for doing these corrections. I will scored your written responses just like the original test, and if you score higher on a given response, you can receive the point difference added to your test score. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the corrections and turn them in to me by Tuesday, 11/4/15 or they will not be counted. Turning in corrections DOES NOT guarantee points back as it depends on how much you improve your responses.
- Each response should be 4-5 sentences. - Read the entire prompt and answer it fully.
- Revise and proofread your answer to turn in your best work. - Use your book to provide good, specific examples.
21. What character trait best describes Melody? Give at least one specific example from a thought, feeling, or action that supports your trait and EXPLAIN the reason you chose this trait in DETAIL. (10 points)
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22. What is an important conflict to the plot of Out of My Mind. Describe the opposing forces of the conflict, label the type of conflict, and give a specific event from the book that shows this conflict. Make sure to EXPLAIN your answer with DETAILS. (10 points)
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23. Describe a connection you can make with the book Out of My Mind. –Text to Text, Text to Self, or Text to World- Make sure you use specific details like characters or people’s names, titles of other stories, and reasons why there is a connection. The more DETAILS, the better! (10 points)
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24. What is one theme the author uses in the book? Define the theme in a complete sentence and give a specific example from the story that shows this theme. EXPLAIN what you think the author’s message is and what she is trying to tell readers. (10 points)
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