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PromptInadequate treatment of the materialIndividual AssignmentClass AssignmentPrewriting 1. Mouse activity, 2. Maps of Lexington, Concord, 3. Accounts, 4. Comparisons, 5. Agree/Disagree chart, 6. Discussion, 7. Agree, disagree, summary word charts.Prompt We will pretend that we are historians who foundthese 6 accounts. We have been asked to write an accurate account of what happened at Lexington Green for inclusion in a history book. What should we write in order to be accurate and objective?Response Guide1. Are all points of agreement included in the account?2. Are all of the points of disagreement explained or justified?3. Are there descriptive words that may bias the reader?4. Are the events in an understandable order?5. What did you like about this piece of writing?6. What changes would you recommend?Editing Guide1. Are there sequencing words that guide the reader?2. Are there “guide words” which indicate agreement, disagreement and summary statements?3. Are capitals used properly (particularly forplace names, proper names and titles?)4. Is correct punctuation used?Evaluation GuidePrimary Traits10-9 pointsAll points of agreement included and cued to the reader, disagreements are explained and cued to the reader. The piece is sequenced correctly. Bias or slanted words are not present.8-7 pointsAll points of agreement, did not deal adequately with disagreement or cues are not obvious.. Sequence is clear, Word choice adequate. 6-5 pointsAgreement present, disagreement sparse or missing, some or bias problems4-0 pointsInadequate treatment of the materialSecondary Traits4-3 pointsSequencing words are used. “Guide’ words are used. Punctuation and capital errors are few in number.2 pointsSome use of sequencing and guide words, errors in punctuation and capitalization.1 pointAbsence of sequencing and guide words, manyerrors in punctuation and capitalization.Individual AssignmentPrompt: Locate or record multiple accounts of the same event. Evaluate the accounts for accuracy, detail and bias. Use those accounts to write an historical account of the event. (Attach yourprimary sources.)Possible projects1. Locate primary sources on the internet describing the same historical event.2. Ask family members to describe an event everyone participated in (Birthday Party, tradition etc.)3. Observe children (Kindergarten?) at play. Interview each of the children about the event.4. Create a “happening” in the classroom. Ask class members to write what


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