W.6.8
Description:
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
5B
Exemplars
5B: Examining Sequence
5B: Examining Sequence
Description:
Examining Sequence of Ideas and Events
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
F-31
F-31
Grade level: 6
Word count: 1716 words
Author: Karen Berman
Synopsis: Maurice Sendak was an author who created strange-looking characters to accompany his imaginative stories.
Excerpt:
In high school, he illustrated a book that was authored by his biology teacher. He also drew backgrounds for the then-famous comic strip, "Mutt and Jeff." Upon graduation, he was hired as a window dresser with F.A.O. Schwartz, the toy store. At night, he took classes at the New York Art Students League. Then the store's children's book buyer introduced him to a famous children's book editor. She liked Sendak's artwork, hiring him to illustrate several children's books by distinguished authors.
Question:
Put the following jobs Sendak held before he became a famous author in order from first to last.
- He illustrated a book authored by his biology teacher.
- He was hired as a window dresser for a toy store.
- He took night classes at the New York Art Students League.
- He was introduced to a famous children's book editor.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Create a timeline of the sequence of events in a selection. Use the Internet or other research tools to find other historical events that occurred during the same timeframe and incorporate the dates on your timeline.
Evaluator
Organization:
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