Teacher’s Guide page 1 of 12 © Hampton-Brown Reading Level Lexile NP Genre/Length Drama; 120 pages Language Register Idioms, Slang, Dialogue Content Load Dating, Family, Friends Teacher’s Guide Novio Boy Overview Background Gary Soto’s work is often praised for avoiding stereotypical portrayals of Hispanic people. Instead, Soto portrays his characters as unique personalities who happen to be part of the Chicano culture. His appealing stories offer non- Hispanic students an opportunity to relate to the rapidly-growing Hispanic population in the United States. Book Summary As with much of Gary Soto’s work, the play Novio Boy explores the themes of friendship and love in the Mexican American community. Novio Boy is about a teenage boy’s first date. The play explores other important relationships in the boy’s life as well. Soto uses these relationships to fuel much of the humor in the play. Soto peppers his play with Spanish phrases (a glossary is included in the back of the book) and incorporates slang and modern-day pop-culture references in order to create realistic dialogue. The rich, contemporary language appeals to a teenage audience. About the Author Gary Soto was born in Fresno, California, in 1952. During his youth, Soto worked as a farm laborer in the San Joaquin Valley. After earning a bachelor’s degree in English from California State University, Soto continued his education at the University of California at Irvine, where he earned his master’s degree and published his first collection of poetry, The Elements of San Joaquin . Soto broke into the children’s literature scene in the 1990s with his volume of short stories, Baseball in April and Other Stories. Since then he has written over sixty works for children and adults. Soto is a very well-known and highly praised Chicano writer. He was the first Chicano writer to be nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Soto lives and works in Berkeley, California. THE EXCHANGE QUESTION Do people’s opinions affect how we act? Why?
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Teacher’s Guide page 1 of 12 © Hampton-Brown
Reading Level Lexile NPGenre/Length Drama; 120 pagesLanguage Register Idioms, Slang, DialogueContent Load Dating, Family, Friends
Teacher’s Guide
Novio Boy
OverviewBackground Gary Soto’s work is often praised for avoiding stereotypical portrayals
of Hispanic people. Instead, Soto portrays his characters as unique personalities
who happen to be part of the Chicano culture. His appealing stories offer non-
Hispanic students an opportunity to relate to the rapidly-growing Hispanic
population in the United States.
Book Summary As with much of Gary Soto’s work, the play Novio Boy explores
the themes of friendship and love in the Mexican American community. Novio Boy
is about a teenage boy’s first date. The play explores other important relationships
in the boy’s life as well. Soto uses these relationships to fuel much of the humor in
the play. Soto peppers his play with Spanish phrases (a glossary is included in the
back of the book) and incorporates slang and modern-day pop-culture references
in order to create realistic dialogue. The rich, contemporary language appeals to a
teenage audience.
About the AuthorGary Soto was born in Fresno, California, in 1952. During his youth, Soto worked
as a farm laborer in the San Joaquin Valley. After earning a bachelor’s degree
in English from California State University, Soto continued his education at the
University of California at Irvine, where he earned his master’s degree and published
his first collection of poetry, The Elements of San Joaquin.
Soto broke into the children’s literature scene in the 1990s with his volume of short
stories, Baseball in April and Other Stories. Since then he has written over sixty
works for children and adults. Soto is a very well-known and highly praised Chicano
writer. He was the first Chicano writer to be nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Soto
lives and works in Berkeley, California.
THE EXCHANGE QUESTIONDo people’s opinions affect how we act? Why?
Novio Boy
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Student Journal, page 1
Name:
Student Journal
Reading ScheduleGroup members: _____________________________________________________________
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Novio Boy Student Journal Due Date Discussion Date
Introduction Pages 2–4
Scenes 1–4 Pages 5–6
Scenes 5–7 Pages 7–8
The Exchange
Assessment
Novio Boyby Gary Soto
Do people’s opinions affect how we act? Why?
Student Journal, page 2
Novio Boy
Getting Started
What If?Everyone is wearing the same cool, new shoes. You want a pair of the shoes, but you do not have enough money. You decide you will do everything you can to get these shoes. You get an after school job and save all of the money you earn. Finally, you have enough to buy the shoes!
You tell your parents and friends about what you want to buy. Your friends tell you the shoes are not cool anymore. Your parents say you should buy less expensive shoes. Even your neighbor gives his opinion—and tells you the shoes are ugly!
Make notes about how this would affect you.
• Would the opinions of your friends and family make you not want the shoes?
• How would you respond to your friends and family?
• What would happen if you bought the shoes anyway?
Connect to The Exchange Question Discuss how this situation could relate to The Exchange Question: Do people’s opinions affect how we act? Why? Summarize your discussion.
Getting StartedHave students read What If? on Student Journal, page 2
and discuss the scenario. Encourage students to describe the
similarities and differences between the scenario and their lives and
imagine how the situation would affect them.
• Have students write their responses to the three questions below
the scenario and compare answers with a partner or the group.
• Have students discuss how the situation might relate to The
Exchange question and then write a brief summary of their
discussion in the Student Journal.
Reading the BookThere are several options for reading Novio Boy.
They include:
• Whole Class Assign sections of the book and discussion dates
using the planner on Student Journal, page 1. After students
read a section and respond to the corresponding Student
Journal pages, have a class discussion. At the end of the book,
the class meets for The Exchange.
• Small Groups Read the book’s Introduction with the group.
Group members then read an agreed-upon number of pages,
complete the corresponding Student Journal pages, and meet
to discuss. When they finish the book, they meet again for The
Exchange. Use the planner on Student Journal, page 1 to
establish meeting times.
• Independently Students read the book on their own and
then meet as a group for The Exchange. Use the planner on
Student Journal, page 1 to establish the meeting time.
• Guided Reading Have students read Student Journal,
page 2 and monitor their discussion of the What If? scenario.
Read aloud the book Introduction to give students background
on the book. As students read, use the Before You Move On
questions to guide comprehension. Use the Look Ahead to set
a focus for reading the next set of pages. At the end of each
section, assign the appropriate Student Journal pages. Discuss
the pages before starting the next section. Establish a date for
The Exchange and record it on the planner.
Novio Boy
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IntroductionHave students read the book’s Introduction. Check their
comprehension with the three follow-up questions on Student
Journal, page 3.
Student Journal, page 3
Novio Boy
Introduction
Read the Introduction on pages 9–11 in Novio Boy. The Introduction will help you understand key concepts in the book. Knowing them will help you discuss and write about the book.
The Introduction includes information about
• what plays are
• how plays are developed
• how a play is performed
• understanding comedic elements that are used in a play
After you read the Introduction, answer these questions to check your understanding.
1. What is a play? Why is Novio Boy considered a play?
2. How does a playwright create a play?
3. What comedic elements make a play humorous? How do the elements work?
A play is a form of writing that has acts and scenes. It is performed in front of an audience. Novio Boy is a play because it has acts, scenes, characters, and dialogue for actors.
A playwright develops a story, setting, and relationships between characters. The playwright creates dialogue and actions for those characters. He or she also provides stage directions for actors.
Physical comedy, mistaken identity, and word play. Mistaken identity creates confusing and humorous situations. Physical comedy and word play draw on verbal and physical humor to entertain the audience.
Student Journal, page 4
Novio Boy
Introduction: Key Concepts
Word Map
Study the Word Map for coincidence. Write a sentence using the word coincidence.
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On a separate sheet of paper, create a similar Word Map for relationshipand comedy. Use a thesaurus to find antonyms and synonyms. Write two sentences for each word—one using the Key Concept word and one using either the antonym or the synonym.
Word Map
Example Example
Key Concepts
audiencecoincidencecomedydramarelationship
finding money party
accident planned event
coincidence
Synonym Antonym
Key Concept
Introduction: Key Concepts Have students study the first Key Concept with the help of the
graphic organizer on Student Journal, page 4. After studying the
example, they should create similar graphic organizers to focus
their understanding of the two remaining Key Concepts.
Novio Boy
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Pages 15–58 Answers for Before You Move On
Scenes 1– 4PAGE 36
1. Text Features Reread pages 15–16. How do the stage directions help you understand the scene?
The stage directions explain the setting, actions, and appearance of the characters. If you know more details, you can understand the scene better.
2. Comparisons Rudy and Patricia both talk to a friend about the date. How are their conversations similar?Rudy and Patricia are both excited and want advice from their friends. They both think about how they are getting older.
PAGE 58
1. Paraphrase Reread pages 17 and 44. Alex and Juan tell Rudy to use his “boca” on the date. Tell in your own words what this means.
Rudy has to talk to Patricia on the date. He should try to say interesting things and ask questions.
2. Foreshadowing Juan is going to work at Steaks, Steaks, y Más Steaks. Who will he see there? How do you know? Juan will see Rudy and Patricia. They are going there for their lunch date.
Student Journal, page 5
Novio Boy
Respond to Scenes 1–41. Personal Response Rudy and Patricia are both nervous about
their date. Describe a time when you felt nervous about a date or something new.
2. Inference Why do you think Patricia is going on a date with Rudy instead of someone in her own grade? Use the word relationship in your response.
3. Opinion Rosa says playing bingo at church is a good way to meet new people. What do you think is the best way to meet someone new?
4. Generate Questions Write a question about this section for someone else reading this book. Exchange questions with them. Do you agree with their answer?
Patricia wants to have a relationship with someone who is nice and sweet. The boys in her own grade might not be as nice as Rudy.
Student Journal, page 6
Novio Boy
Respond to Scenes 1–4, continued
5. Making Decisions In Scenes 1–4, we learn about Rudy’s family and friends. List what each character does and what this shows about the character.
Based on what you know about each character, whose advice do you think Rudy should take?
Character Description Chart
Character What the Character Does
What This Shows About the Character
Alex
Patricia
Alicia
Rudy’s Mother
Uncle Juan
likes to joke; cares about Rudylikes to be silly; likes Rudyis funny; is a good friend to Patriciais overprotective; cares about Rudyis free spirited; enjoys music
teases Rudy; offers advicejokes with Alicia; plans for the dateteases Patricia; tells funny storiesworries about Rudy and his datedoes not have a regular job; plays guitar
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Pages 59–107 Answers for Before You Move On
Scenes 5 – 7PAGE 82
1. Character’s Motive Reread pages 69–71. Why doesn’t Rudy’s mother tell Patricia that Rudy is her son?
Rudy’s mother wants to get honest information about Rudy and the date. She wants to know if she can trust Patricia.
2. Author’s Style Why did the author add Estela to the play? What is her character’s purpose?
The author added her because she is funny. She brings comedy to the play.
PAGE 107
1. Cause and Effect Rudy’s family and friends are at the restaurant during Rudy’s date. How does this affect him?
Rudy is distracted by his friends and family, but he is also able to get advice and extra money from them during the date.
2. Conclusions Reread pages 105–107. Why does everyone call Rudy “Novio Boy” at the end of the play? Novio means “sweetheart” in Spanish.
Student Journal, page 7
Novio Boy
What If?4. Connect Look at your notes on Student Journal, page 2. Think about what might
happen if everyone started giving you their different opinions on something you felt strongly about. Compare this to Novio Boy. How did other people’s opinions affect Rudy?
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Respond to Scenes 5–71. Personal Response Rudy impresses Patricia with his honesty and
sense of humor. How do you make a good impression? Explain.
2. Mood Rudy’s friends and family all happen to be at the restaurant for Rudy’s big date. How does this coincidence affect the mood? Use the words coincidence and comedy in your response.
3. Character After his date, Rudy decides to sell his old toys so he can pay back his mom and uncle. What does this decision show about Rudy?
This coincidence creates more comedy because most people do not have to go on a date with their friends and family watching. The mood is funny, but it makes Rudy more nervous.
It shows that he is growing up. His date with Patricia has made him realize that he is no longer a child.
Student Journal, page 8
Novio Boy
Respond to Scenes 5–7, continued
5. Conclusions Rudy wants to go on a date with Patricia. List this goal, the obstacles Rudy faces in reaching the goal, and the outcome in the Goal and Outcome Chart.
Pick two of the obstacles Rudy faces. How would the outcome be different if he had not overcome these obstacles?
Goal and Outcome Chart
Outcome
Goal Obstacles
He would not have been able to pay for the date, so he would have had to ask someone for help. He would have acted silly because he would not know what to talk about with Patricia.
is younger than Patriciadoes not have any moneydoes not know how to actfamily and friends show up on date
goes on
date with Patricia
go on a date with Patricia
Novio Boy
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Novio Boy, inside back cover
Review the work you did in your Student Journal. Take your book and your Journal with you to The Exchange book discussion.
EXCHANGE IDEAS
• Tell the group why you would recommend or not recommend this book.
• Compare this book to something it reminded you of, such as another book, a movie, a TV show, or a personal experience.
• Can you imagine yourself in this book? How?
THE QUESTION
Do people’s opinions affect how we act? Why?
• Rudy asks his friends and family about how he should act on his date. How do their suggestions affect Rudy’s behavior? Should he have listened to them? Why or why not?
• Rudy’s friends and family offer different advice for his date. Tell about a time you needed advice. Whose advice did you follow? Why did you make that choice?
• Rudy cares about Alex’s opinion. Whose opinions matter the most to you? Why?
REFLECT
Summarize your Exchange. How did this book change the way you see something? What questions do you still have? How will you answer them?
Exchange DiscussionTHE QUESTION
Do people’s opinions affect how we act? Why?
• Rudy asks his friends and family about how he should act on his date. How do their suggestions affect Rudy’s behavior? Should he have listened to them? Why or why not? Rudy is more nervous on his date because he is trying to remember what everyone suggested and impress Patricia.
• Rudy’s friends and family offer different advice for his date. Tell about a time you needed advice. Whose advice did you follow? Why did you make that choice?
• Rudy cares about Alex’s opinion. Whose opinions matter the most to you? Why?
Excellent Good Fair
Everyone participated. Most people participated. Only a few people participated.
Everyone spoke clearly. Most people spoke clearly. Some people did not speak clearly.
Everyone listened carefully. Most people listened carefully.
Some people did not listen carefully.
We stayed on the topic throughout the discussion.
We stayed on the topic most of the time.
We did not stay on the topic all the time.
We responded to each other’s thoughts and ideas often.
We commented on each other’s thoughts and ideas sometimes.
We did not make many comments on each other’s thoughts and ideas.
Most people used examples from the book to support their points.
Many people used examples from the book to support their points.
Only a few people used examples from the book to support their points.
Most people gave detailed answers using their experiences and even other texts.
Many people gave detailed answers using their experiences.
Only a few people gave detailed answers.
Notes:
Evaluate the Discussion
Discussion RubricEvaluate the DiscussionUse the reproducible master from page 7 of this Teacher’s Guide
to evaluate The Exchange discussion. The form may also be used
by students for group assessment.
Excellent Good Fair
Everyone participated. Most people participated. Only a few people participated.
Everyone spoke clearly. Most people spoke clearly. Some people did not speak clearly.
Everyone listened carefully. Most people listened carefully.
Some people did not listen carefully.
We stayed on the topic throughout the discussion.
We stayed on the topic most of the time.
We did not stay on the topic all the time.
We responded to each other’s thoughts and ideas often.
We commented on each other’s thoughts and ideas sometimes.
We did not make many comments on each other’s thoughts and ideas.
Most people used examples from the book to support their points.
Many people used examples from the book to support their points.
Only a few people used examples from the book to support their points.
Most people gave detailed answers using their experiences and even other texts.
Many people gave detailed answers using their experiences.
Only a few people gave detailed answers.
Notes:
Evaluate the Discussion
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Novio Boy
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AssessmentAssess students’ understanding of Novio Boy by administering
the multiple-choice test and essay questions. (Teacher’s Guide,
pages 9–11)
How you administer the Assessment depends on your objective.
You may choose to use the test as:
• an open-book test to allow students to continue practicing
reading strategies and/or become familiar with a typical
standardized test format
• a closed-book test to check students’ comprehension of the
book and their abilities in various reading skills
• a take-home test to allow students to practice reading strategies
as well as test-taking skills
Suggested point values are as follows:
Assessment Part I: 5 points per question for a total of 50 points
Assessment Part II: 40 points possible (see Scoring Guide,
page 12)
Assessment Part I
Circle the best answer.
1. Novio Boy has many events that happen at the same time by accident. These events are called—
A scenes
B arguments
C coincidences
D dates
2. Which of these is the best plot summary?
A Rudy sells apples to an old man to earn money for his date. At the restaurant, Rudy’s uncle is playing a guitar.
B Rudy is excited for his date. He asks friends and family for advice. At the restaurant, he impresses Patricia. Rudy realizes that he is growing up.
C Rudy and Alex plan for Rudy’s first date. Patricia goes to the hair salon. All of the characters are at the restaurant for Rudy’s date. He orders water.
D Rudy and Patricia talk to their friends. Both are nervous and excited. Rudy asks for money. Patricia gets her hair done. Uncle Juan gives advice.
3. The author includes El Gato’s radio program to—
A show the author’s interest in radio
B show that Uncle Juan loves the guitar
C tell about other people in the community
D add to the humor of the play
4. Rudy is nervous for the date because—
A Patricia is older than him
B Patricia wants him to pay
C he does not know what to wear
D he is afraid his mother will not let him go
5. Novio Boy is a funny play. It is a—
A nonfiction book
B comedic element
C comedy
D playwright
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Assessment Part I, continued
Circle the best answer.
6. Why is Rudy’s mother worried about her son’s date?
A She is worried Rudy will get hurt.
B She is afraid Rudy will forget her.
C She does not think Patricia is attractive.
D She likes Patricia.
7. How do you think Rudy and his mother feel about Uncle Juan?
A They think of him as a family member who cares about them.
B They do not like Uncle Juan because he relies on them too much.
C They enjoy Uncle Juan when he plays his guitar.
D They do not like Uncle Juan because he never has any money.
8. Why does Rudy’s mother encourage Patricia to travel?
A She wants Patricia to visit new places.
B She hopes Patricia will leave and forget about Rudy.
C She thinks Patricia needs to get away from her family.
D She wants Patricia to be happy.
9. Why does the old man come to the restaurant during Rudy’s date?
A He wants to apply for a job as a cook.
B He wants to meet women.
C He wants to see if Rudy’s date goes well.
D He is taking Rudy’s advice to treat himself.
Novio Boy
10. Which of these statements reflects the change of opinion Rudy’s mother has at the end of the play?
A See! Already he’s forgotten his mommy!
B She’s a good girl.
C My little boy is growing up.
D What are you embarrassed? Ashamed of your mommy?
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Assessment Part I
Assessment Part I, continuedAssessment Part II
Novio Boy
Guidelines for Short EssayHave students write a short essay in response to one of the writing prompts below. Use the Scoring Guide to assist in your evaluation of their essays.
A. What makes this play a comedy? How would you rewrite the ending to make it funnier?
Responses should include that the play involves comedic elements, such as mistaken
identity, physical comedy, and word play. There are many jokes that add to the humor.
The ending could have more problems for Rudy to make it funnier.
B. How does Rudy change over the course of the play? How does he remain the same? Do you think that one event can help a person change?
Responses should include that Rudy matures as he prepares for his fi rst date with an older
girl; he decides to sell the toys he played with as a boy; he learns more about dating and
girls; he learns that it is okay to be himself. He remains the same because he is still playful
and friendly; he does not change for Patricia.
Scoring Guide
Description of the response:
4 • Interpretation is accurate and thoughtful• Explanation is fully developed• Support includes specific and relevant text evidence• All parts of the question are clearly addressed
3 • Interpretation is adequate• Explanation is developed but may lack some insight• Support includes most specific and relevant text evidence• All parts of the question are addressed to some degree
2 • Interpretation is literal or limited• Explanation is incomplete• Support includes some specific and relevant text evidence• Only parts of the question are addressed and mostly in a limited way
1 • Interpretation is weak• Explanation is vague• Support includes few, if any, relevant details from the text • Only one part of the question is minimally addressed
0 Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant
Assessment Part I
Circle the best answer.
1. Novio Boy has many events that happen at the same time by accident. These events are called—
A scenes
B arguments
C coincidences
D dates
2. Which of these is the best plot summary?
A Rudy sells apples to an old man to earn money for his date. At the restaurant, Rudy’s uncle is playing a guitar.
B Rudy is excited for his date. He asks friends and family for advice. At the restaurant, he impresses Patricia. Rudy realizes that he is growing up.
C Rudy and Alex plan for Rudy’s first date. Patricia goes to the hair salon. All of the characters are at the restaurant for Rudy’s date. He orders water.
D Rudy and Patricia talk to their friends. Both are nervous and excited. Rudy asks for money. Patricia gets her hair done. Uncle Juan gives advice.
3. The author includes El Gato’s radio program to—
A show the author’s interest in radio
B show that Uncle Juan loves the guitar
C tell about other people in the community
D add to the humor of the play
4. Rudy is nervous for the date because—
A Patricia is older than him
B Patricia wants him to pay
C he does not know what to wear
D he is afraid his mother will not let him go
5. Novio Boy is a funny play. It is a—
A nonfiction book
B comedic element
C comedy
D playwright
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Assessment Part I, continued
Circle the best answer.
6. Why is Rudy’s mother worried about her son’s date?
A She is worried Rudy will get hurt.
B She is afraid Rudy will forget her.
C She does not think Patricia is attractive.
D She likes Patricia.
7. How do you think Rudy and his mother feel about Uncle Juan?
A They think of him as a family member who cares about them.
B They do not like Uncle Juan because he relies on them too much.
C They enjoy Uncle Juan when he plays his guitar.
D They do not like Uncle Juan because he never has any money.
8. Why does Rudy’s mother encourage Patricia to travel?
A She wants Patricia to visit new places.
B She hopes Patricia will leave and forget about Rudy.
C She thinks Patricia needs to get away from her family.
D She wants Patricia to be happy.
9. Why does the old man come to the restaurant during Rudy’s date?
A He wants to apply for a job as a cook.
B He wants to meet women.
C He wants to see if Rudy’s date goes well.
D He is taking Rudy’s advice to treat himself.
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10. Which of these statements reflects the change of opinion Rudy’s mother has at the end of the play?
A See! Already he’s forgotten his mommy!
B She’s a good girl.
C My little boy is growing up.
D What are you embarrassed? Ashamed of your mommy?
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Assessment Part II
Choose one question to answer. Write 3–4 paragraphs. Use 3 examples from the text to support your answer. Continue your essay on a separate sheet of paper if necessary.
A. What makes this play a comedy? How would you rewrite the ending to make it funnier?
B. How does Rudy change over the course of the play? How does he remain the same? Do you think that one event can help a person change?
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Guidelines for Short EssayHave students write a short essay in response to one of the writing prompts below. Use the Scoring Guide to assist in your evaluation of their essays.
A. What makes this play a comedy? How would you rewrite the ending to make it funnier?
Responses should include that the play involves comedic elements, such as mistaken
identity, physical comedy, and word play. There are many jokes that add to the humor.
The ending could have more problems for Rudy to make it funnier.
B. How does Rudy change over the course of the play? How does he remain the same? Do you think that one event can help a person change?
Responses should include that Rudy matures as he prepares for his fi rst date with an older
girl; he decides to sell the toys he played with as a boy; he learns more about dating and
girls; he learns that it is okay to be himself. He remains the same because he is still playful
and friendly; he does not change for Patricia.
Scoring Guide
Description of the response:
4 • Interpretation is accurate and thoughtful• Explanation is fully developed• Support includes specific and relevant text evidence• All parts of the question are clearly addressed
3 • Interpretation is adequate• Explanation is developed but may lack some insight• Support includes most specific and relevant text evidence• All parts of the question are addressed to some degree
2 • Interpretation is literal or limited• Explanation is incomplete• Support includes some specific and relevant text evidence• Only parts of the question are addressed and mostly in a limited way
1 • Interpretation is weak• Explanation is vague• Support includes few, if any, relevant details from the text • Only one part of the question is minimally addressed
0 Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant
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