• Steve and King

    Posted by Jill Pickering on 1/10/2011 12:00:00 PM
    On page 204, Steve writes "Miss O'Brien says she hsa to be careful becuase if she says anything that makes King look bad and Mr. Briggs attacks her, it will look bad for me." What does that mean for both Steve and King?
     
    You must use your real name to respond to the post. I cannot decode names that you make up. If you do no use your real name, you agree to a grade of 0.
     
    You must answer in 4-5 complete, thoughtful sentences. (7 points)
    Grading:
    2 points- Complete sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation
    Remaining point scores:
    4-5 Answers questions correctly and thoughtfully; uses evidence from the text/ outside sources; 4-5 complete sentences
    2-3 Answers questions correctly and thoughtfully; some evidence from the text/ outside sources; 2-3 complete sentences
    1 Answers questions correctly and thoughtfully; little or no evidence from the text/ outside sources; 1 complete sentences
    0 Little attempt to answer questions; no evidence
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  • Role of police officers

    Posted by Jill Pickering on 1/3/2011 11:00:00 AM
    Based on your reading of Monster, personal experiences, and general knowledge what do you think the role of a police officer is? Include your thoughts based on this reading and any outside knowledge. Think beyond the courtroom and discuss what you think a police officer is responsible for- be specific and think job duties to get you started.
     
    You must answer in 6-8 complete, thoughtful sentences. (7 points)
    Grading:
    1 point- Complete sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation
    Remaining point scores:
    6-5 Answers questions correctly and thoughtfully; uses evidence from the text/ outside sources; 6-8 complete sentences
    4-3 Answers questions correctly and thoughtfully; some evidence from the text/ outside sources; 4-5 complete sentences
    2-1 Answers questions correctly and thoughtfully; little or no evidence from the text/ outside sources; 2 complete sentences
    0 Little attempt to answer questions; no evidence; 1 or less complete sentences
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  • Monster 2

    Posted by Jill Pickering on 12/13/2010 1:00:00 PM
    Use one of the following character traits to describe Steve Harmon: scared, calm, worried, confident. In a few complete sentences, give evidence or examples from the text that support your character trait choice.
    Use your lastname@ktufsd.org for your email address.
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  • Monster- Question 1

    Posted by Jill Pickering on 11/16/2010 1:00:00 PM
    This mug shot, or name, may be familiar to you. Try to forget what you know about this person. Do you think a mug shot photo can bias (make a person think something, often in error, without knowing the facts) the people who look at it?
     
    Do you think a name or person's background can bias others?
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