W.CCR.8
Description:
When conducting research, gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
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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