Prose-Constructed Response (PCR)

Name: ______Date: ______Block:______S#______

Prose-constructed Response (PCR)

“Sparky” (an unknown author)

You have read the story “Sparky” by an unknown author, which focuses on the importance of perseverance, even against all odds.

Write a paragraph in which you analyze how the theme of perseverance is portrayed. Consider how the main character in the text reacts to the incidents that occur. Include evidence from the text to support your analysis and understanding.

______(3 pts) Bam! Introduction of text and valid point made

______(8 pts) Evidence provided including a direct quote to support point

______(8 pts) Explanation of evidence is relevant and thorough

______(3 pts) Summary sentence to close paragraph is effective

______(3 pts) Conventions (spelling, capitalization, punctuation, etc.)

______(25 pts) Total