Think-Pair-Share Turn to your shoulder partner and discuss the following: What is your first reaction when a teacher asks you to write an essay? What part do you start with – beginning, middle, or end? What technique(s) do you use to organize your ideas? How long should each paragraph be?

Answering Text-Based Questions Using the C.S.E.T. Format

Why do I need to use CSET? C.S.E.T. is a four-part method for writing a paragraph. It helps you to write clearly so that the reader can follow your train of thought. All teachers, regardless of content area, use CSET. It was developed by a UD professor.

When should I use C.S.E.T.? The wording of the question will tell you if it requires a CSET: “Use evidence from the text…” “Use textual support….” “Include specific example(s)…”

Think of your cset like a hamburger…

“My Brother's Really Stingy” by Jack Prelutsky Example “My Brother's Really Stingy” by Jack Prelutsky My brother's really stingy, he's the lowest, he's the worst. He never shares his lollipops unless he licks them first. In the poem “My Brother’s Really Stingy” by Jack Prelutsky, what is the narrator’s attitude toward the brother? Use evidence from the text for support.

C = Claim It is the first sentence of your response. This sentence answers the question/prompt or states your position on the topic Example: The narrator of the poem has an annoyed attitude toward the brother.

S = Set-Up It is the second sentence of your response. This sentence explains where the quote comes from. Include the following: the title of the text the author of the text the genre of the text (poem, short story, article, etc.) the portion of the text where the quote appears Example: In the poem “My Brother’s Really Stingy” by Jack Prelutsky, the narrator uses negative words to describe the brother.

E = Evidence It is the third sentence of your response. Depending on the quote you select, it may be more than one sentence Use a speaker’s tag to introduce the evidence Examples of speaker’s tags: The author writes…He explains…She says… Be sure to include quotation marks and end with the author’s last name and page/line number. Remember – your evidence should relate to and support your claim. Example: The author writes, “he’s the lowest, he’s the worst” (line 2).

T = Tie-In It is the fourth and fifth sentence of your response. You should have at least two sentences of explanation. These sentences will tie your evidence to your claim, so your reader will understand why you selected this particular quote. This is where you analyze and explain your quote. Example: In this quotation, the narrator uses words like “lowest” and “worst” to describe the brother’s personality. As a result, the reader can tell that the narrator does not appreciate the brother’s behavior.

In the poem “My Brother’s Really Stingy” by Jack Prelutsky, what is the narrator’s attitude toward the brother? Use evidence from the text for support. The narrator of the poem has an annoyed attitude toward the brother. In the poem “My Brother’s Really Stingy” by Jack Prelutsky, the narrator uses negative words to describe the brother. The author writes, “he’s the lowest, he’s the worst” (line 2). In this quotation, the narrator uses words like “lowest” and “worst” to describe the brother’s personality. As a result, the reader can tell that the narrator does not appreciate the brother’s behavior.

How is a CSET Graded? http://mrswaughsbusinesseducation.wikispaces.com/file/view/CSET%20Rubric.pdf/529967054/CSET%20Rubric.pdf

Your Turn! Read the essay “His Name Was Pete.” (pg. 644) Using the graphic organizer provided, explain the narrator’s attitude toward Pete’s death. Use at least one piece of textual evidence for support. If you finish early, exchange CSETs with your seat partner. Tell your partner one positive about their CSET and one way they can improve it.

Student Example The author feels kind of mad and sad towards Pete’s death. In “His Name Was Pete” by William Faulkner in lines 31-34, the author is sarcastically saying that Pete means more than just a dog. The author writes, “Besides, Pete was only a dog, flung broken and crying into a roadside ditch” (lines 31-34). He’s basically sarcastically saying that to the driver, Pete is just a dog, but to the author Pete means more than that – he’s family. So the author feels sad and confused and sort of mad towards Pete’s death because of the views of the driver that hit Pete.

3-2-1 Exit Ticket On the handout provided, write: 3 things you learned today about CSET 2 phrases that signal you should use CSET 1 question you still have about CSET