1. Journal 3/22- Free write!! Just make sure you have 5 sentences.

2. Take out a sheet of paper
Take out a sheet of paper. You are taking notes today that will be turned in for a grade at the end of the period.

3. Short Answer Responses
32% of your Reading grade
You will answer 3
You will have 10 lines to answer

4. Grade Analysis Textual Support 3 2 1 clear
deep understanding-thoughtful
unique understanding-insightful
sophisticated
Organized
smoothly integrated quotes (embedded,
modified, or ellipses); paraphrases with
citations; specific synopses
strongly linked
clear, accurate and relevant 2
clear and specific
makes sense – literal or
makes sense – conceptual 1
reasonable
somewhat unclear or vague
missing idea statement
general
incomplete
partially accurate/relevant
no textual evidence at all
weakly connected to idea
accurate/relevant
too general or vague
not reasonable
not based on text (not in story)
plot summary
question not addressed
Incorrect
incomplete or irrelevant
irrelevant
no textual evidence

5. R.A.P.P. Restate the question Analyze Prove it- GIVE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE
Proof read- Does it make sense?

6. General Tips Do not start with the words:
Because
Yes No
Do not end with the words from a quote, end with your own words.
You are proving that you understand what you read, so don’t give an opinion, unless you give examples from the reading itself.

7. General Tips
Find 3-5 pieces of evidence that answers the question before you begin answering.
Pick the evidence (1-2) that works best or is the strongest (most relevant).
Think through your answer before you start writing.
Write a rough draft. You will have time. (It’s only 10 lines. Don’t be lazy.)

8. Practicing Together
What kind of relationship do Art and Vladek have in Maus?
On your own, find 3 pieces of evidence. Write it on your notes.

9. What kind of relationship do Art and Vladek have in Maus?
“Be better off drawing pictures that will make money.”
“Tell me about my mom.” Rude response.
“we weren’t close.”
“He loved showing off how handy he was and proving that anything I did was wrong.”
Vladek yelled and blamed Art for no reason
“He had aged a lot since I saw him last.”

10. What kind of relationship do Art and Vladek have in Maus?
Art and Vladek’s relationship is judgmental. The reader becomes aware of this when Art describes his father as, loving “…showing off how handy he was and proving that anything I did was wrong.” He also feels judged in his career choice because his father tells him, you would “Be better off drawing pictures that will make money.” Clearly, Art and Vladek’s relationship is characterized by judging one another.

11. What kind of relationship do Art and Vladek have in Maus?
Vladek blames Art for spilling his pills
Art lies to Vladek
Vladek wants to give his son the best
Vladek says he must finish his dinner
“I give up” when helping his father
Vladek throws out Art’s coat
“You always pick up trash! Can’t you buy wire?”

12. What kind of relationship do Art and Vladek have in Maus?
Vladek and Art’s have a judgmental relationship. Vladek doesn’t think that Art’s coat is good enough and throws it out without talking to Art about it. Art also judges his father for picking up random things on the street to use. He complains, “You always pick up trash! Can’t you buy wire?” Clearly, both Art and Vladek judge one another.

13. What kind of relationship do Art and Vladek have in Maus?
“I want to hear it. Start with Mom”
“We weren’t that close”
Blaming Art for knocking over pills
“Come, we’ll talk while I peddle.
Vladek throws out Art’s coat

14. What kind of relationship do Art and Vladek have in Maus?
The relationship between Vladek and Art is dysfunctional. When Vladek knocks over his pills, he immediately blames Art for the mistake. Art doesn’t enjoy being blamed for other’s mistakes which explains why he says, “We weren’t that close.” The reader discovers many more reasons for their dysfunction, including Art’s mother’s suicide and long periods without seeing each other.

15. What kind of relationship do Art and Vladek have in Maus?
Vladek and his son Art have a distant relationship filled with tension. When Art first goes to visit his father, he mentions that they, “…weren’t that close.” (p.13) The reader continues to sense the tension and distance by Art smoking in front of his father with heart problems. This displays a direct lack of concern for his father’s health.