1. 3-2-1 On the front of your index card, complete the following tasks:
3 strengths you possess when completing a CDC response
2 areas you seem to usually lose points when completing a CDC response
1 question you still have about CDC
Make sure to put your name and block at the top. You do not have to write in complete sentences.

2. Pair & Share: Sample CDC Responses
In your group, you are going to view sample responses about The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. These are past student responses. Your mission is to think like the teacher and decide which response gets an A, B, or C.
Your group will need one sheet of paper for this activity. Defend the grade the group decides to give on this sheet of paper. Make sure to put all group members’ names at the top. You will be turning it in. Below are the components you need to assess.
Claim
*Does it restate and/or answer the prompt?
*Is it written in 3rd person?
*Does it sync with data and commentary?
Data
*relates to and directly supports the claim
*use at least 2 pieces of text evidence
*correct parenthetical citation
*each piece of text evidence is set up/introduced
Commentary
*explains how each piece of data supports the claim

3. Sample Prompt: Tom is described in many ways throughout the novel
Sample Prompt: Tom is described in many ways throughout the novel. How would you describe Tom’s character? Follow CDCDC format.
Student A
Tom, though he may not show it, is actually very caring towards the people around him. Despite his tricks, he is soft at heart. For example, when Becky found out Amy was the girl he was originally engaged to, she began to cry. Tom tried to console her. “Then he began to feel badly and fear that he was in the wrong.” (Twain 54) “Tom’s heart smote him.” (Twain 54)
When Tom returned to his home and overheard Aunt Polly crying, he himself felt guilty because of his actions. Although he didn’t, he had even wanted to give her a note to let her know he was alright. “Tom was snuffling now, himself.” (Twain 95). “He took out his sycamore scroll and placed it by the candle. But something occurred to him and he lingered considering. His face lightened with a happy solution of his thought; he put the bark hastily back in his pocket.” (Twain 96)
Student B
I would describe Tom’s character as mischievous, but often with good intentions, whether for his benefit, or the benefit of others. For example, Tom tricks his friends into whitewashing the fence. He tells his friends they can’t do it, so they pay him to let them do the work. By the time the fence was done, “Tom was literally rolling in wealth.” (Twain 14) Tom tricked his friends in order to make him rich. Another example of Tom’s mischievous side would be when he lies to Aunt Polly about the dream. “Did you, Tom, did you,” Aunt Polly says after hearing about the dream, “I just forgive you everything for that!” (Twain 109) Tom lies to Aunt Polly to improve her opinions of him. One last example would be when Tom lies to take Becky’s whipping. “A thought shot like lightening through Tom’s brain. He sprant to his feet and shouted ‘I done it!’” (Twain 120) Tom lies to his teacher for Becky’s benefit. In conclusion, I think Tom lies to help, either himself or others.
Student C
There are many ways to decribe tom in the book. Tom is miscavous in the book and he is Because in the book it says that he faked his death and pretended to be a pyrate (twain pg 81). Tom is also trust worthy when he wants to because he goes to cort and testifys on MuFF potters trail (twain 182). These are some of the ways tom is misterous/mistivous.

4. Trade & “Grade”
You’re going to be receiving your CDC responses from your Fahrenheit 451 test. I have looked over your responses but have not graded them. You’re going to swap responses with someone in your group. That person in your group is going to “grade” the responses. While he or she is not actually assigning you a grade, your group member will be reading your responses, will be searching for the components of a correct CDC response, and will be assigning a number based on the rubric given.
Don’t worry...this peer evaluation is not your grade, but it will be taken into consideration. Don’t argue with your peer evaluator. You will have a chance to get your “say” during the self reflection.

5. Self Reflection
Look at the comments/numbers given for each prompt. Decide if you agree/disagree. Make sure to explain why on your handout. This is your chance to verbalize your rationale behind your responses.

6. Exit Slip
On the back of your index card, complete the questions below and turn in to the class tray.
How did you feel about today’s activity (trade & grade)? Good, Bad, Neutral? Why?
Did you find it helpful? Why or why not?