The All-American Slurp – Constructed Response Lesson

Rule #1: USE COMMAS FOR ITEMS IN A SERIES Words, Phrases, and Clauses in a series are usually separated by commas to show the reader where one item in the series ends and the next begins. Words in a Series: In the early morning, the lake looked cold, gray, and calm. On the boat, we took extra clothes, fishing poles, and some snacks.

A group of words that does not have a S & V together Phrases in a Series , , Checking his shoelaces fastening his helmet strap and positioning his kneepads Brandon prepared for the skateboarding competition. , What is a phrase again?! Where do the commas go? A group of words that does not have a S & V together

Clauses in a Series The lights dimmed the curtain rose and the play began. , , We didn’t know where we were going how we would get there or when we would arrive. , , Where do the commas go? What is a clause again? Group of words with a S & V. It can stand alone.

, , , Use Commas to Separate 2 or More Adjectives Before a Noun Pomeranians are small energetic dogs. , , These intelligent loyal playful pets always enjoy a challenge.

Opening

Opening Every culture has unique customs and rituals surrounding food and meals. In the story, “The All American Slurp”, the habits of a Chinese family newly arrived in the United States surprise their neighbors. According to Chinese customs, food is often served on larger platters in the center of the table and handled with slender sticks called chopsticks.

Question Summarize the story “The All- American Slurp”.

Question How did the story, “The All- American Slurp,” change your perception of others from different cultures?

R Restate the prompt in your own words to write your topic sentence. Answer the question- make sure to answer all parts of the question. Cite evidence from the text.- You MUST quote the text. Use evidence based terms to begin your sentences. Explain and extend - Explain how this evidence supports your answer. Give examples from connections you made. A C E

R Restate Restate the prompt in your own words to be sure that you understand it. Use words from the prompt in your statement. What details support the conclusion that fitting in is important to the narrator? .

Fitting in is very important to the narrator. What details support the conclusion that fitting in is important to the narrator? Fitting in is very important to the narrator.

A Answer the question What details support the conclusion that fitting in is important to the narrator? This is evident from several examples in text.

C Cite Evidence This means you will look back to the text to find specific examples that support your answer. Quote the text! I know this because the narrator says, “I wasn’t sure how she would feel about me after the spectacle our family made at the party.” Use evidence based terms to begin your citation.

E Explain and Extend You will explain how this evidence supports your answer. You can use your own background knowledge and connections you made from your own experience. This quote illustrates that she was desperate to fit in her new environment.

RACe Put it all together Put all your information into paragraph form. Remember to indent and check your spelling and capitalization!

What details support the conclusion that fitting in is important to the narrator? Fitting in is very important to the narrator. This is evident from several examples in text. For example, the narrator says, “I wasn’t sure how she would feel about me after the spectacle our family made at the party.” This quote illustrates that she was desperate to fit in her new environment. A C E

Now It’s Your Turn!!! Tier III Based on what you have read, what is your opinion of the narrator’s desire to fit in? What details from the story support your conclusion? Tier II Based on what you have read, explain the reasons why the narrator in the story “The All-American Slurp” needs to fit in? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer. Tier III Why does the narrator in the story need to fit in? Use details from the story to support your answer.