Name ________________________________________ Theme Number: __________

Reader’s Response – Chapter 12

Main THEMES of Chapter 12:
  1. Johnny’s observations of British troops and casualties.
  2. Johnny’s knowledge and observations of Patriot casualties.
  3. Johnny’s last meeting with Rab.
  4. Johnny’s feelings for his own future and the future results of the war.
DIRECTIONS: Write the following in paragraph form on lined paper to be handed in and graded.
Paragraph 1: Give examples of your assigned theme in the characters and their actions in Chapter 12. Explain your understanding of your assigned theme and how it develops. Explain your opinion about this theme in Chapter 12.

Paragraph 2: (like Lit Luminary) Pick a passage from Chapter 12 to share with the group and write down the page number, paragraph number, and the beginning 5 words… and ending 5 words. The passage must be related to the theme as you explained it in paragraph 1. Explain why the passage is important to the theme. Briefly describe a plan to present the passage to the group.

Paragraph 3: (like Connector) Make a connection between an example of your assigned theme for Chapter 12 and other material such as Social Studies, school or community events, or to life and the world, in general.Explain your connection.

Paragraph 4: (like Discussion Director) Write a question that will promote further discussion of this theme related to Chapter 12.

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Grading Rubric:

Paragraph 1:(6 pts)

a)Gave examples, (2 pts) b) explained theme clearly, (2 pts) c) explained opinion (2 pts)

Paragraph 2:(4 pts)

a)Gave page, paragraph and words, (1 pt) b) explained importance, (2 pts)

c) gave plan (1 pt)

Paragraph 3:(3 pts)

a)Explained a connection (2 pts), b) gave specific example from chapter (1 pt)

Paragraph 4:(2 pts)

a) Wrote question, (1 pt) b) related to Chapter 12 (1 pt)

TOTAL: 15 points

 
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