1. The X Factor Please print this slide show, follow the directions, and staple it to your reading response. Reading Literature 9-12.2: Determine Theme and Analyze Its Development Reading Literature 9-12.2: Determine Theme and Analyze Its Development Reading Informational Text 9-12.2: Determine Central Idea and Analyze Its Development Reading Informational Text 9-12.2: Determine Central Idea and Analyze Its Development Reading Literature/ Informational Text Standard 9-12.1: Cite Strong and Thorough Textual Evidence Reading Literature/ Informational Text Standard 9-12.1: Cite Strong and Thorough Textual Evidence

2. What It Is  The X Factor reading response allows readers to “X”amine a fictional or non- fictional person’s life by “X”amining: The person’s life span The person’s life span Facts from the person’s life Facts from the person’s life Life-changing events Life-changing events Symbols representing facts and life changing events Symbols representing facts and life changing events An important or famous quote by the person An important or famous quote by the person

3. On a piece of construction paper or blank printer paper, create an X. Each leg will contain the following information: One-fourth (¼) of the person’s lifespan represented in years. One-fourth (¼) of the person’s lifespan represented in years. 3 important events from the person’s life during that time 3 important events from the person’s life during that time 1 life-changing event during that time 1 life-changing event during that time 1 symbol representing the 3 events and life changing event 1 symbol representing the 3 events and life changing event How to Do It Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4

4. Then, in the center, create a circle that contains the following: A picture, image, or drawing of the person A picture, image, or drawing of the person A direct citation (quote) that best represents the person’s entire life and the purpose of her or his existence. A direct citation (quote) that best represents the person’s entire life and the purpose of her or his existence. The citation must be at least two sentences long The citation must be at least two sentences long How to Do It Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4

5. Grading Criteria A Complete Assignment Has the Following: Creative, unique, inspirational Multi-colored on un-lined paper 1 Direction Citation, 2 or more sentences 1 Image, Picture, or Drawing of person 4 Symbols 4 Life-changing Events 12 Facts from Lifespan Four Time-lines of Lifespan

6. X Factor Example

7. Higher Order Thinking Skills Lower Order Thinking Skills Creativity Bloom’s Taxonomy 4.5 to 5/A 3.5 to 4.4/B 2.5 to 3.4/C 1.5 to 2.4/L.1 to 1.4/K Write one sentence explaining what you did well according to the skill being learned using the language of Bloom’s taxonomy. Then, write one more sentence explaining what you could do better or differently next time and how you could move up one level on Bloom’s Taxonomy. Write one sentence explaining what you did well according to the skill being learned using the language of Bloom’s taxonomy. Then, write one more sentence explaining what you could do better or differently next time and how you could move up one level on Bloom’s Taxonomy. Student Directions for Written Evaluation 0 Errors = 4.5/A to 5/A 3 Errors - = 1.5/L to 2.4/L 1 Errors = 3.5/B to 4.4/B 4+ Errors =.1/K to 1.4/K 2 Errors = 2.5/C to 3.4/C Evaluation Grading Scale Reading Comprehension Standard 3.2: Theme and Textual Evidence

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