Journal 3/22- Free write!! Just
make sure you have 5 sentences.
Take out a sheet of paper. You are
taking notes today that will be
turned in for a grade at the end of
the period.
Short Answer Responses
• 32% of your Reading grade
• You will answer 3
• You will have 10 lines to answer
Grade
Analysis
Textual Support
3
•clear
•deep understanding-thoughtful
•unique understanding-insightful
•sophisticated
•Organized
•smoothly integrated quotes (embedded,
•modified, or ellipses); paraphrases with
•citations; specific synopses
•strongly linked
•clear, accurate and relevant
2
•clear and specific
•makes sense – literal or
•makes sense – conceptual
clear, accurate and relevant
1
•reasonable
•somewhat unclear or vague
•missing idea statement
•general
•incomplete
•partially accurate/relevant
•no textual evidence at all
•weakly connected to idea
•accurate/relevant
0
•too general or vague
•not reasonable
•not based on text (not in story)
•plot summary
•question not addressed
•Incorrect
•incomplete or irrelevant
•incomplete
•irrelevant
•no textual evidence
R.A.P.P.
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Restate the question
Analyze
Prove it- GIVE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE
Proof read- Does it make sense?
General Tips
• Do not start with the words:
– Because
– Yes
– No
• Do not end with the words from a quote, end
with your own words.
• You are proving that you understand what you
read, so don’t give an opinion, unless you give
examples from the reading itself.
General Tips
• Find 3-5 pieces of evidence that answers the
question before you begin answering.
• Pick the evidence (1-2) that works best or is
the strongest (most relevant).
• Think through your answer before you start
writing.
• Write a rough draft. You will have time. (It’s
only 10 lines. Don’t be lazy.)
Practicing Together
• What kind of relationship do Art and Vladek
have in Maus?
• On your own, find 3 pieces of evidence. Write
it on your notes.
What kind of relationship do Art
and Vladek have in Maus?
• “Be better off drawing pictures that will make
money.”
• “Tell me about my mom.” Rude response.
• “we weren’t close.”
• “He loved showing off how handy he was and
proving that anything I did was wrong.”
• Vladek yelled and blamed Art for no reason
• “He had aged a lot since I saw him last.”
What kind of relationship do Art
and Vladek have in Maus?
• Art and Vladek’s relationship is judgmental.
The reader becomes aware of this when Art
describes his father as, loving “…showing off
how handy he was and proving that anything I
did was wrong.” He also feels judged in his
career choice because his father tells him, you
would “Be better off drawing pictures that will
make money.” Clearly, Art and Vladek’s
relationship is characterized by judging one
another.
What kind of relationship do Art
and Vladek have in Maus?
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Vladek blames Art for spilling his pills
Art lies to Vladek
Vladek wants to give his son the best
Vladek says he must finish his dinner
“I give up” when helping his father
Vladek throws out Art’s coat
“You always pick up trash! Can’t you buy
wire?”
What kind of relationship do Art
and Vladek have in Maus?
• Vladek and Art’s have a judgmental
relationship. Vladek doesn’t think that Art’s
coat is good enough and throws it out without
talking to Art about it. Art also judges his
father for picking up random things on the
street to use. He complains, “You always pick
up trash! Can’t you buy wire?” Clearly, both
Art and Vladek judge one another.
What kind of relationship do Art
and Vladek have in Maus?
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“I want to hear it. Start with Mom”
“We weren’t that close”
Blaming Art for knocking over pills
“Come, we’ll talk while I peddle.
Vladek throws out Art’s coat
What kind of relationship do Art
and Vladek have in Maus?
• The relationship between Vladek and Art is
dysfunctional. When Vladek knocks over his
pills, he immediately blames Art for the
mistake. Art doesn’t enjoy being blamed for
other’s mistakes which explains why he says,
“We weren’t that close.” The reader discovers
many more reasons for their dysfunction,
including Art’s mother’s suicide and long
periods without seeing each other.
What kind of relationship do Art and
Vladek have in Maus?
• Vladek and his son Art have a distant
relationship filled with tension. When Art first
goes to visit his father, he mentions that they,
“…weren’t that close.” (p.13) The reader
continues to sense the tension and distance
by Art smoking in front of his father with heart
problems. This displays a direct lack of
concern for his father’s health.