Crossover Short Answer Response Using A.C.E. with a Bullseye!

What is a Crossover SAR? The STAAR test will include 2 paired selections that are thematically linked with multiple choice questions and 1 “crossover” short answer.

What is my strategy? This questions requires the student to make a connection between thematically paired texts You will need text evidence from BOTH selections Use the same A-C-E strategy…with a twist  A – C1 – C2 - E

How will it be scored? Scored on a four point scale 0 = Insufficient 1 = Partially Sufficient 2 = Sufficient 3 = Exemplary Your score for each response will be based on your ability to write a reasonable answer and support it with evidence from the selection Evidence = direct quotation

Foldable time! Fold paper in half lengthwise. Fold paper in half crosswise.] Label the four squares: 1-answer 1- cite 2- answer 2 – cite Follow the directions from your teacher.

Let’s look at one: Skim “Calypso” page 1206. When you are done, consider how Odysseus is feeling.

Now, read this excerpt from “Maps” But I wonder where were you? When I was at my worst Down on my knees And you said you had my back So I wonder where were you? When all the roads you took came back to me So I’m following the map that leads to you The map that leads to you Ain't nothing I can do The map that leads to you Following, following, following to you The map that leads to you Ain't nothing I can do The map that leads to you Following, following, following I hear your voice in my sleep at night Hard to resist temptation 'Cause something strange has come over me And now I can’t get over you No, I just can’t get over you

The question What is a common conflict in both “Calypso” and “Maps”? Support your answer with evidence from both texts.

Now, it’s your turn! Skim “The Lotus Eaters” Read “Kidnap” on page 878 Answer the following question: What is a common theme found in both passages? Support your answer with evidence from both selections.