[Your Name] Tristan Menezes

Ms. Wilson

English II
[Date] 2/1/19

Instructions:
1. Choose ONE of the stories you read for the Intro to English II assignment:
a. "A Dozen Keychains" by Firoozeh Dumas
b. "By Any Other Name" by Samantha Rama Rau

2. Write a well-constructed SPEPES paragraph in response to the prompt below. You must
CITE EVIDENCE from the text to support your response. Be sure to include the title(s)
and author(s) in your answer. You may use your annotations.

Prompt: The people we are surrounded by and the things we go through in life change how we
see ourselves. In the text, how do social influences and experiences shape the protagonist's
attitude towards herself? (Type your response in the space below).

The speaker's experiences at camp has changed her attitude towards herself by
teaching her to be comfortable in new situations and now feel shy. The text states “My fathers
stories made one fact abundantly clear: I did not want to go to camp” This shows that she was
nervous about the new experience and was having second thoughts about it proving that she
does not feel comfortable in new situations. The text also states “all the other kids have signed
up with at least one friend.. I have no friends” This shows us that she is shy when it comes to
socializing. In conclusion the speaker's experience at the camp changed her attitude about
herself by helping her confront her shyness and ability to talk to new people in new situations.

Proficie Earned Points

Requirements Based on Standards nt? (X) Points Possible
Produce an answer based on the proof you collect. X
Statement - Student
makes a clear, Restate the question stem. Mention the name of
straightforward, the book, story, article. 2 3
relevant claim
Write a specific and detailed claim that reflects the
(Standard Wa.9.1.a) X
proof you have collected.

Proof - Student Use direct textual proof when possible (direct

X
uses observable quotes, or paraphrase from the text)
evidence and Choose the proofs that actually prove your
specific details to X 2 3
statement is true. The more specific, the better.
support opinion.
(Standards W.9.1.b, Cite proofs using appropriate formatting (includes
W.9.1.d) punctuation)
Explanation - Explain how your evidence proves your statement, X 12 12
 not just that it proves your statement.
Student uses
critical thinking to Use key words from the statement to connect the
X
support evidence proof(s) to the statement. (3 points
and connect it to each)
Anticipate questions your reader might have and
the claim. X
answer them. Leave no doubt.
(Standard W.9.1.b)
Use sound reasoning in explanation X

Synthesis - Student Restate your main point(s) using different words

X
summarizes with the same meaning.
argument and, if Remind your reader of your strongest proofs X 2 3
necessary, offers
extension. Why is your argument important to understanding
(Standard W.9.1.e) the text?
Utilize transition words/phrases to aid organization X
Vary sentence structure (simple, compound,
Transitions/Organiz X
complex)
ation/
Formatting/Style/To Use formal language to convey clear ideas (no 1.5 2
ne slang) Uses strong verbs and adjectives that make
(Standards W.9.1.a, your argument clearer.
W.9.1.c, W.9.1.d)
Present an objective argument (keep your
X
emotions/ feelings out of it)
Conventions: Avoid run-ons, comma splices, and fragments
Grammar, Spelling,
Capitalization, and 0 2
Punctuation
(Standard L.9.2) Avoid capitalization and spelling errors

Total
: 19.5 25