Firehouse So writes David Halberstam, one of America's most distinguished reporters and historians, in this stunning New York Times bestselling book about Engine 40, Ladder 35, located on the West Side of Manhattan near Lincoln Center. On the morning of September 11, 2001, two rigs carrying thirteen men set out from this firehouse: twelve of them would never return. takes us to the epicenter of the tragedy. Through the kind of intimate portraits that Firehouse are Halberstam's trademark, we watch the day unfold--the men called to duty while their families wait anxiously for news of them. In addition, we come to understand the culture of the firehouse itself: why gifted men do this; why, in so many instances, they are eager to follow in their fathers' footsteps and serve in so dangerous a profession; and why, more than anything else, it is not just a job, but a calling. Part 5: (To be done in class only): Students will take a formal exam over Anthem. Students will compose an analytical essay on their non-fiction book selection. To prepare for this essay, students should use any style of note-taking and/or annotation methods on their own. Note: This is not a requirement and notes/annotations will not be submitted for a grade. However, it is highly suggested so that students are well-prepared to compose the essay. Reading Response Journal Rubric Detailed, meaningful, Less detailed but still Few good details and/or Hardly any details; Appropriate, and good; Mostly an quote selected, lacks Quote chosen bares little Quotations/Concrete thought provoking appropriate and significance importance to the overall Details quote thought provoking themes/ characters/ plot 20 total pts quotation ___5 20 15 10 Insightful, personal Some personal Few connections, Few connections, no connections, connections, questions obvious connections or questions, Commentary questions; arise from text, Some obvious questions, Responses are repetitive (reflection, interpretation, All responses are responses are repetitive Few response are insight, etc…) unique but mostly unique unique 30 total pts ____30 ____20 ___5 ____10 Quote in quotations; Parenthetical citations author’s – Format last name and page 10 number in parentheses Ex. (Rand, 24) Book Collage Rubric At least 10 _____10pts Quotes At least 10 ______10 pts drawings
Firehouse So writes David Halberstam, one of America's most distinguished reporters and historians, in this stunning New York Times bestselling book about Engine 40, Ladder 35, located on the West Side of Manhattan near Lincoln Center. On the morning of September 11, 2001, two rigs carrying thirteen men set out from this firehouse: twelve of them would never return. Firehouse takes us to the epicenter of the tragedy. Through the kind of intimate portraits that are Halberstam's trademark, we watch the day unfold--the men called to duty while their families wait anxiously for news of them. In addition, we come to understand the culture of the firehouse itself: why gifted men do this; why, in so many instances, they are eager to follow in their fathers' footsteps and serve in so dangerous a profession; and why, more than anything else, it is not just a job, but a calling. Part 5: (To be done in class only): Students will take a formal exam over Anthem. Students will compose an analytical essay on their non-fiction book selection. To prepare for this essay, students should use any style of note-taking and/or annotation methods on their own. Note: This is not a requirement and notes/annotations will not be submitted for a grade. However, it is highly suggested so that students are well-prepared to compose the essay. Reading Response Journal Rubric Quotations/Concrete Details 20 total pts Detailed, meaningful, Appropriate, and thought provoking quote 20 Less detailed but still good; Mostly an appropriate and thought provoking quotation 15 Few good details and/or quote selected, lacks significance 10 Hardly any details; Quote chosen bares little importance to the overall themes/ characters/ plot ___5 Commentary (reflection, interpretation, insight, etc…) 30 total pts Insightful, personal connections, questions; All responses are unique ____30 Some personal connections, questions arise from text, Some responses are repetitive but mostly unique ____20 Few connections, obvious connections or obvious questions, Few response are unique ____10 Few connections, no questions, Responses are repetitive ___5 Format 10 Quote in quotations; Parenthetical citations – author’s last name and page number in parentheses Ex. (Rand, 24) Book Collage Rubric At least 10 Quotes _____10pts At least 10 drawings ______10 pts
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