a five part strategy

1.Read the question, and then read it again to determine exactly what is being asked. 2.One constructed response question may have several components built into it. Make a list of how many questions are really being asked so that you are sure to answer everything! The Five Part Strategy

3. Begin your answer with a topic sentence that restates the question. 4. Use a concrete detail from the text to support your answer. 5.Provide commentary (explain the importance of) the concrete detail as it relates to your answer. Continue to use support and commentary until all parts of the question are answered. The Five Part Strategy

attitude, his ignored pit-crew desert him. Accidentally lost en route to California for the tie-breaker race, he crashes through Radiator Springs on Route 66, destroying the road and some property. Forced to remain in town until he repairs the damage, Lightning is stuck in a small community whose tight-knit inhabitants accept neither his selfishness nor bad attitude. Initially refusing to respect them, he eventually returns the friendship of redneck Mater, a tow truck, and falls in love with Sally, a feisty Porsche. Lightning learns that there is more to life than winning, and that true friendship is the real prize. Successful rookie racer Lightning McQueen has just won a 3-way tie with elder rival Chick Hicks and champ "The King", for the coveted Piston Cup, but due to his bad Practice - CARS

How does the character of Lightning McQueen change throughout the movie CARS? Consider his attitude when he first arrives in Radiator Springs and how his behavior toward the community changes as he gets to know them better. What does Lightning McQueen learn during his stay in Radiator Springs?

» Reread the question silently. » Make a list of the questions being asked. (When you have completed your checklist, put your pencil down so I can check your work for accuracy.)

» How does the character of Lightning McQueen change throughout the movie CARS? » Consider his attitude when he first arrives in Radiator Springs and how his behavior toward the community changes as he gets to know them better. » What does Lightning McQueen learn during his stay in Radiator Springs?

» Individually create a topic sentence by restating the question. » Compare your topic sentence with your writing partner. » Give feedback to the partner and be ready to share your partners topic sentence when called on.

» With your partner, locate concrete details in the text to prove your answer. » List agreed upon details on your paper. » Be prepared to share details from the text with the class.

» Explain to your partner why the details you chose are important. » Individually construct a paragraph that includes your topic sentence, details, and commentary. » Upon completion, exchange papers with your partner and provide feedback.

Lightning McQueen undergoes a personality change for the better throughout the movie CARS. McQueen arrives in Radiator Springs, or as he calls it, “hillbilly hell,” sullen and self-centered, thinking he is better than others because he is a race car. He sees no problem in criticizing the townsfolk and putting down their town. As he spends time fixing the road, however, he sees how the other cars help and depend on one another, and in the process befriends Mater, who takes him tractor tipping, and Sally, who shows him that it is fun to slow down once in a while. Their willingness to accept McQueen and like him despite his faults, teaches McQueen that relationships are much more important than winning races. McQueen’s transformation is obvious when at the final race, he forgoes the win in order to help an injured race car, proving that he has learned the lessons of friendship, loyalty, and respect. Red: Topic Sentence Black: Detail Green: Commentary