1. “My Bold Brother Carmen”
“A Brother in Need”
“My Bold Brother Carmen”

2. Question: Literary OER
How does Gan change from the beginning to the end of “A Brother in Need”? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.

3. Response A
In the beginning of the story, Gan doesn’t care about his brother and is more worried about his friends. For instance, in paragraph 4 Hahn says, “you say there’s nothing you wouldn’t do for your friends, and yet look at the way you let your brother live.” In the end, paragraph 39, Gan put his brother first, “Gan and Duc lived as brothers should.”

4. Response A: Unpacked
In the beginning of the story, Gan doesn’t care about his brother and is more worried about his friends. For instance, in paragraph 4 Hahn says, “you say there’s nothing you wouldn’t do for your friends, and yet look at the way you let your brother live.” In the end, paragraph 39, Gan put his brother first, “Gan and Duc lived as brothers should.”

5. Response A: Unpacked
In the beginning of the story, Gan doesn’t care about his brother and is more worried about his friends. For instance, in paragraph 4 Hahn says, “you say there’s nothing you wouldn’t do for your friends, and yet look at the way you let your brother live.” In the end, paragraph 39, Gan put his brother first, “Gan and Duc lived as brothers should.”

6. Response A: Unpacked
In the beginning of the story, Gan doesn’t care about his brother and is more worried about his friends. For instance, in paragraph 4 Hahn says, “you say there’s nothing you wouldn’t do for your friends, and yet look at the way you let your brother live.” In the end, paragraph 39, Gan put his brother first, “Gan and Duc lived as brothers should.” Score 2

7. Response B
In the beginning, Gan was very selfish. He took all the land which should’ve been split evenly, but wasn’t. Towards the end, as Gan’s problem grew, he had no choice but to ask his brother for help, and Duc did help him bringing them close together.

8. Response B: Unpacked
In the beginning, Gan was very selfish. He took all the land which should’ve been split evenly, but wasn’t. Towards the end, as Gan’s problem grew, he had no choice but to ask his brother for help, and Duc did help him bringing them close together.

9. Response B: Unpacked
In the beginning, Gan was very selfish. He took all the land which should’ve been split evenly, but wasn’t. Towards the end, as Gan’s problem grew, he had no choice but to ask his brother for help, and Duc did help him bringing them close together. Score 1

10. Response C
In the beginning, Gan pays no attention to his brother—leaving a small acreage and shack for him. Gan thinks that all of his friends are devoted to him. But when Gan really needs their help, they all falter and make excuses. Finally, Gan goes to his brother and “before he had finished, Duc was putting on his jacket.” This quote shows that Duc was never after Gan’s riches, he helped for love. Gan realized at the end that life isn’t about being rich with false friends. He realizes Hahn was right when she says, “There can be no loyalty greater than a brother’s.” So then Gan and Duc “lived as brothers should.”

11. Response C: Unpacked
In the beginning, Gan pays no attention to his brother—leaving a small acreage and shack for him. Gan thinks that all of his friends are devoted to him. But when Gan really needs their help, they all falter and make excuses. Finally, Gan goes to his brother and “before he had finished, Duc was putting on his jacket.” This quote shows that Duc was never after Gan’s riches, he helped for love. Gan realized at the end that life isn’t about being rich with false friends. He realizes Hahn was right when she says, “There can be no loyalty greater than a brother’s.” So then Gan and Duc “lived as brothers should.”

12. Response C: Unpacked
In the beginning, Gan pays no attention to his brother—leaving a small acreage and shack for him. Gan thinks that all of his friends are devoted to him. But when Gan really needs their help, they all falter and make excuses. Finally, Gan goes to his brother and “before he had finished, Duc was putting on his jacket.” This quote shows that Duc was never after Gan’s riches, he helped for love. Gan realized at the end that life isn’t about being rich with false friends. He realizes Hahn was right when she says, “There can be no loyalty greater than a brother’s.” So then Gan and Duc “lived as brothers should.”

13. Response C: Unpacked
In the beginning, Gan pays no attention to his brother—leaving a small acreage and shack for him. Gan thinks that all of his friends are devoted to him. But when Gan really needs their help, they all falter and make excuses. Finally, Gan goes to his brother and “before he had finished, Duc was putting on his jacket.” This quote shows that Duc was never after Gan’s riches, he helped for love. Gan realized at the end that life isn’t about being rich with false friends. He realizes Hahn was right when she says, “There can be no loyalty greater than a brother’s.” So then Gan and Duc “lived as brothers should.” Score 3

14. Response D
At the beginning of the story, Gan is someone who acts unwisely, ignoring Duc, his brother and Hahn, his wife. He only “allows” his brother “a miserable patch of acreage” and he ignores his wife’s concern about how he treats Duc. “I have nothing to do with the way he lives.” Hahn’s scheme forces Gan to change and see there is “no loyalty greater than a brother’s” He sees his wife’s wisdom, and at the end, they “lived as brothers should.”

15. Response D: Unpacked
At the beginning of the story, Gan is someone who acts unwisely, ignoring Duc, his brother and Hahn, his wife. He only “allows” his brother “a miserable patch of acreage” and he ignores his wife’s concern about how he treats Duc. “I have nothing to do with the way he lives.” Hahn’s scheme forces Gan to change and see there is “no loyalty greater than a brother’s” He sees his wife’s wisdom, and at the end, they “lived as brothers should.”

16. Response D: Unpacked
At the beginning of the story, Gan is someone who acts unwisely, ignoring Duc, his brother and Hahn, his wife. He only “allows” his brother “a miserable patch of acreage” and he ignores his wife’s concern about how he treats Duc. “I have nothing to do with the way he lives.” Hahn’s scheme forces Gan to change and see there is “no loyalty greater than a brother’s” He sees his wife’s wisdom, and at the end, they “lived as brothers should.”

17. Response D: Unpacked
At the beginning of the story, Gan is someone who acts unwisely, ignoring Duc, his brother and Hahn, his wife. He only “allows” his brother “a miserable patch of acreage” and he ignores his wife’s concern about how he treats Duc. “I have nothing to do with the way he lives.” Hahn’s scheme forces Gan to change and see there is “no loyalty greater than a brother’s” He sees his wife’s wisdom, and at the end, they “lived as brothers should.” Score 3

18. Question: Expository OER
In “My Bold Brother Carmen,” who do you think is more successful, the author or his brother Carmen? Support your answer with evidence from the selection.

19. Response B
I think Carmen was more successful. “Carmen had stood at the edge of a glittering pool of possibilities. He dived in and made powerful strokes.”

20. Response B: Unpacked
I think Carmen was more successful. “Carmen had stood at the edge of a glittering pool of possibilities. He dived in and made powerful strokes.”

21. Response B: Unpacked
I think Carmen was more successful. “Carmen had stood at the edge of a glittering pool of possibilities. He dived in and made powerful strokes.”

22. Response B: Unpacked
I think Carmen was more successful. “Carmen had stood at the edge of a glittering pool of possibilities. He dived in and made powerful strokes.” Score 1

23. Response C
I think the author is more successful because it’s apparent that he learns a lot about himself and the “battlefield” called life. He was able to understand that “life wasn’t just a battlefield where one’s bravery was put to the test, it was also a place where one could seek and receive compassion”, and he learned this important lesson without having to leave home. He learned through his brother’s trials and errors.

24. Response C: Unpacked
I think the author is more successful because it’s apparent that he learns a lot about himself and the “battlefield” called life. He was able to understand that “life wasn’t just a battlefield where one’s bravery was put to the test, it was also a place where one could seek and receive compassion”, and he learned this important lesson without having to leave home. He learned through his brother’s trials and errors.

25. Response C: Unpacked
I think the author is more successful because it’s apparent that he learns a lot about himself and the “battlefield” called life. He was able to understand that “life wasn’t just a battlefield where one’s bravery was put to the test, it was also a place where one could seek and receive compassion”, and he learned this important lesson without having to leave home. He learned through his brother’s trials and errors.

26. Response C: Unpacked
I think the author is more successful because it’s apparent that he learns a lot about himself and the “battlefield” called life. He was able to understand that “life wasn’t just a battlefield where one’s bravery was put to the test, it was also a place where one could seek and receive compassion”, and he learned this important lesson without having to leave home. He learned through his brother’s trials and errors.

27. Response C: Unpacked
I think the author is more successful because it’s apparent that he learns a lot about himself and the “battlefield” called life. He was able to understand that “life wasn’t just a battlefield where one’s bravery was put to the test, it was also a place where one could seek and receive compassion”, and he learned this important lesson without having to leave home. He learned through his brother’s trials and errors. Score 3

28. Question: Crossover OER
Which of the siblings from “A Brother in Need” and “My Bold Brother Carmen” would you like to have as a brother? Support your answer with evidence from both selections.

29. Response A
I would like to have had Duc from “A Brother in Need” because he was always there for his brother. “Before he had finished, Duc was putting on his jacket.” I would like to have had the author from “My Bold Brother Carmen” because he took things more slowly. “I had only waded in and taken slower, more cautious steps.”

30. Response A: Unpacked
I would like to have had Duc from “A Brother in Need” because he was always there for his brother. “Before he had finished, Duc was putting on his jacket.” I would like to have had the author from “My Bold Brother Carmen” because he took things more slowly. “I had only waded in and taken slower, more cautious steps.”

31. Response A: Unpacked
I would like to have had Duc from “A Brother in Need” because he was always there for his brother. “Before he had finished, Duc was putting on his jacket.” I would like to have had the author from “My Bold Brother Carmen” because he took things more slowly. “I had only waded in and taken slower, more cautious steps.”

32. Response A: Unpacked
I would like to have had Duc from “A Brother in Need” because he was always there for his brother. “Before he had finished, Duc was putting on his jacket.” I would like to have had the author from “My Bold Brother Carmen” because he took things more slowly. “I had only waded in and taken slower, more cautious steps.”

33. Response A: Unpacked
I would like to have had Duc from “A Brother in Need” because he was always there for his brother. “Before he had finished, Duc was putting on his jacket.” I would like to have had the author from “My Bold Brother Carmen” because he took things more slowly. “I had only waded in and taken slower, more cautious steps.” Score 2

34. Response B
I would want a brother like Duc or Carmen’s brother. They are both loyal, caring, and ready to be there for a sibling in need. Duc was willing to help his brother after all he put him through, and Carmen’s brother was there for him when he went through two rocky marriages. I’d love a brother like that.

35. Response B: Unpacked
I would want a brother like Duc or Carmen’s brother. They are both loyal, caring, and ready to be there for a sibling in need. Duc was willing to help his brother after all he put him through, and Carmen’s brother was there for him when he went through two rocky marriages. I’d love a brother like that.

36. Response B: Unpacked
I would want a brother like Duc or Carmen’s brother. They are both loyal, caring, and ready to be there for a sibling in need. Duc was willing to help his brother after all he put him through, and Carmen’s brother was there for him when he went through two rocky marriages. I’d love a brother like that.

37. Response B: Unpacked
I would want a brother like Duc or Carmen’s brother. They are both loyal, caring, and ready to be there for a sibling in need. Duc was willing to help his brother after all he put him through, and Carmen’s brother was there for him when he went through two rocky marriages. I’d love a brother like that.

38. Response B: Unpacked
I would want a brother like Duc or Carmen’s brother. They are both loyal, caring, and ready to be there for a sibling in need. Duc was willing to help his brother after all he put him through, and Carmen’s brother was there for him when he went through two rocky marriages. I’d love a brother like that. Score 1

39. Response C
I would like to have a brother with qualities of Duc and Carmen. Whenever I’m in need, I would want to have a brother like Duc because he helped his brother without hesitation. Even “before Gan was finished explaining, Duc was already putting on his jacket” to help him. I would like to have Carmen as a brother because his boldness would make me strive to be his equal. With Carmen as a model I would have “the wherewithal to pursue my dream….to realize the ideal conception” of myself.

40. Response C: Unpacked
I would like to have a brother with qualities of Duc and Carmen. Whenever I’m in need, I would want to have a brother like Duc because he helped his brother without hesitation. Even “before Gan was finished explaining, Duc was already putting on his jacket” to help him. I would like to have Carmen as a brother because his boldness would make me strive to be his equal. With Carmen as a model I would have “the wherewithal to pursue my dream….to realize the ideal conception” of myself.

41. Response C: Unpacked
I would like to have a brother with qualities of Duc and Carmen. Whenever I’m in need, I would want to have a brother like Duc because he helped his brother without hesitation. Even “before Gan was finished explaining, Duc was already putting on his jacket” to help him. I would like to have Carmen as a brother because his boldness would make me strive to be his equal. With Carmen as a model I would have “the wherewithal to pursue my dream….to realize the ideal conception” of myself.

42. Response C: Unpacked
I would like to have a brother with qualities of Duc and Carmen. Whenever I’m in need, I would want to have a brother like Duc because he helped his brother without hesitation. Even “before Gan was finished explaining, Duc was already putting on his jacket” to help him. I would like to have Carmen as a brother because his boldness would make me strive to be his equal. With Carmen as a model I would have “the wherewithal to pursue my dream….to realize the ideal conception” of myself.

43. Response C: Unpacked
I would like to have a brother with qualities of Duc and Carmen. Whenever I’m in need, I would want to have a brother like Duc because he helped his brother without hesitation. Even “before Gan was finished explaining, Duc was already putting on his jacket” to help him. I would like to have Carmen as a brother because his boldness would make me strive to be his equal. With Carmen as a model I would have “the wherewithal to pursue my dream….to realize the ideal conception” of myself. Score 3

44. Your Turn: Improve Answers
On page 66 in your journal, you have a response to:
“What would you do if you were Byron’s father?”

45. OER Checklist Does your response: Accurately answer the question?
Use textual support?
Explain how your answer and the textual support are related?
Use descriptive language?

46. WRITE NEATLY & LEGIBLY Improve your Response
It should be 3 sentences AT LEAST.
Add descriptive language.
Add textual support.
REWRITE YOUR RESPONSE ON page 66 in your journal.
WRITE NEATLY & LEGIBLY

47. OER CHECK LIST OER CHECK LIST
On page 68 in your journal, write the OER checklist.
WRITE THE TITLE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE.
OER CHECK LIST

48. With your ASSIGNED partner
This activity will REQUIRE:
Maturity
Respect for your classmates
Understanding that this will make you a better writer through assessment
You have until the bell on the timer rings to be settled and ready (<2 minutes) which includes pencil sharpening. You may sit on the floor and move desks. DO NOT leave books or trash on the floor. AT THIS TIME TAKE YOUR JOURNAL AND GO SIT WITH YOUR ASSIGNED PARTNERS THAT YOU USE FOR THE WATSONS BOOK.

49. Rate your partner’s answer
With the highlighters, highlight the different elements of the OER.
GREEN: HIGHLIGHT THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION.
YELLOW: HIGHLIGHT THE TEXTUAL SUPPORT (should be in quotations)
BLUE: HIGHLIGHT THE EXPLANATION OF HOW THE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE SUPPORTS THEIR ANSWERS.
CIRCLE THE DESCRIPTIVE WORDS THAT SURPRISE OR IMPRESS YOU.

50. Give Your classmate a Rating
Rating of 1 = no descriptive language, textual support and not a good enough answer to the question.
Rating of 2 = Must have textual support, but not impressive descriptive language or an explanation for how the quotes support the answer.
Rating of 3 = MUST HAVE impressive descriptive language, an accurate answer to the question, textual support and an explanation of how it supports the answer.

51. More OER
Read the poem, “I Am My Own Grandpa” and write a response to the question in the box in the OER format. Fill the box.
Now, rate your partner’s response.
Use the highlighters to identify the different parts of the OER.

52. More OER
Read the poem, “The Halls are Decked,” and respond to the questions in the OER format. Fill the box.
Rate your partner’s response.
Use the highlighters to identify the different parts of the OER.

53. More OER: LAST ONE (for today)
Read the poem, “Battle Hymn of the Repulsive.” Write an OER to the question in the box. Fill the box.
Rate your partner’s answer.
Use the highlighters to identify the different parts of the OER.
TURN IN YOUR PAPERS AND HIGHLIGHTERS.