Today were going to learn how to What

What is SLAM? • SLAM is a method to use when you need to

Make sure your response is a SLAM dunk! • S- State part of the

Lets Try a Simple SLAM Is Cinderella’s step-mother a good role model? Support your

Get ready to SLAM your first response! response

Remember…. Always read the question before you answer! Cite Text Evidence What is the

S tate part of the question in your first sentence The central idea of

L ocate evidence to prove your answer The central idea of this article is

A dd your own original idea The central idea of this article is that

M ake a meaningful conclusion or connection The central idea of this article is

S L A M State the question in your answer Locate evidence from the

Interpret Review lines 87 -92. What do you think is the meaning of the

1. Summarize: Reread lines 6 -14. What is the plan that Paul Revere discusses

2. Review lines 24 -56. Tell what events these lines describe. What are some

3. Review lines 57 -72. What words does the poet use to help you

4. Read lines 73 -86 aloud. Is the rhythm is these lines slow and

Review lines 87 -92. What do you think is the meaning of the expression

One important element of a memoir is the inclusion of people and events that

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Today we’re going to learn how to….

What is SLAM? • SLAM is a method to use when you need to answer an extended response question. Why is it so important? SLAM helps students to write complete and comprehensive answers to their questions. Also, this method can be used in any class!

Make sure your response is a SLAM dunk! • S- State part of the question in your first sentence • L- Locate evidence (quote) from the text to prove your answer is right. Say where you found it in the text. • A- Add your own original idea stating why the quote was important to use for support. What does it prove? • M- Make a meaningful conclusion or connection. (Ex: What do you think will happen next? What is your opinion on the matter? Do you have a personal connection with the topic? ) • When responding to questions, use SLAM responses to make sure your answers are well thought out, include textual evidence, and are complete.

Lets Try a Simple SLAM Is Cinderella’s step-mother a good role model? Support your answer with evidence from the story. S L A M Cinderella’s step-mother is not a good role model. For example, she makes Cinderella clean the castle, while her own daughters have no chores. Cinderella’s step-mother is evil and turns Cinderella’s life completely miserable. She tries to keep her from finding any true happiness and almost succeeds. The unjust actions of this cruel step-mother makes her a terrible role model.

Get ready to SLAM your first response! response

Remember…. Always read the question before you answer! Cite Text Evidence What is the central idea of this article? Review your reading notes, and cite text evidence that supports this idea. • Review notes you made while reading • Explain the central idea of the article • Use evidence from the text to support your answer

S tate part of the question in your first sentence The central idea of this article is that it is possible to overcome fear and succeed.

L ocate evidence to prove your answer The central idea of this article is that it is possible to overcome fear and succeed. In the article, all three athletes are unsuccessful until they find a way to deal with their fear and overcome it. For example, when Laura Wilkinson “faced her fears” instead of ignoring them, she was able to “move on” and win.

A dd your own original idea The central idea of this article is that it is possible to overcome fear and succeed. In the article, all three athletes are unsuccessful until they find a way to deal with their fear and overcome it. For example, when Laura Wilkinson “faced her hears” instead of ignoring them, she was able to “move on” and win. Barb Lindquist and Libbie Hickman both overcame their fear by learning to focus on the job at hand instead of the other people competing.

M ake a meaningful conclusion or connection The central idea of this article is that it is possible to overcome fear and succeed. In the article, all three athletes are unsuccessful until they find a way to deal with their fear and overcome it. For example, when Laura Wilkinson “faced her fears” instead of ignoring them, she was able to “move on” and win. Barb Lindquist and Libbie Hickman both overcame their fear by learning to focus on the job at hand instead of the other people competing. As long as you learn from your failures, you haven’t failed at all.

S L A M State the question in your answer Locate evidence from the evidence to support your answer. State where you found it. Add your own idea explaining how the evidence was important to use for evidence. Make a conclusion. Sum up your answer. How do you SLAM a response?

Interpret Review lines 87 -92. What do you think is the meaning of the expression “If you take the king’s coin, you give the kind his due”? Why do you think Powell shares this message? S L A M • Re-read lines 87 -92 • Explain what you think the expression means AND WHY • Explain why you think Powell included this expression in his memoir

1. Summarize: Reread lines 6 -14. What is the plan that Paul Revere discusses with his friend? What is the purpose of the plan? In lines 6 -14, Paul Revere discusses ____________. Remember to quote! (Evidence) The purpose of the plan is to _________. I know this because on lines _____ it says ________. I think this quote proves I’m right because______. I predict this plan will____. OR In my opinion this plan ____.

2. Review lines 24 -56. Tell what events these lines describe. What are some sensory details that help you imagine the events and settings? Lines 24 -56 describe ________. I know this because on lines _____ it says ______. Some sensory details that help me imagine the events and settings can be found in lines _____. Those lines state ______. These sensory details help me imagine the setting is ______. In conclusion these sensory details ________.

3. Review lines 57 -72. What words does the poet use to help you understand Paul Revere’s character and how he behaves while he waits for a signal? The poet uses words such as _____ to help me understand Paul Revere’s character and behavior. These words can be found in lines ______. I think these words _______. In my opinion Paul Revere’s character and behavior _______.

4. Read lines 73 -86 aloud. Is the rhythm is these lines slow and leisurely, or quick and insistent? How does the rhythm contribute to the action?

Review lines 87 -92. What do you think is the meaning of the expression “If you take the king’s coin, you give the king his due”? Why do you think Powell shares this message? I think the expression means that if you accept somebody’s money to do a job, you need to do that job well. I think Powell shares this message in his memoir because on page 256 he says, “Always do your best, no matter how difficult the job, or how much you dislike it, your bosses, the work environment, or your fellow workers. ” I believe Powell shares this expression because he wants the reader to take his advice. I think this advice is great, especially for young readers, because it is important to have a good work ethic early in life.

One important element of a memoir is the inclusion of people and events that influenced the writer. Review the selection. Which person or event do you think was most influential in his life? Why do you think so? I think Jay Sickser was one of the most influential people in Powell’s life because on page 254 Jay tells Powell, “’I want you should get an education and do well. You’re too good to just be a schlepper. The store will go to the family. You don’t have a future here. ’” Powell shows that Jay had his best interests at heart and believed that he could do better in life than as an employee at a furniture store. I think Jay Sickser helped Powell believe in himself and believe that, if he worked hard and got an education, he could be successful.