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Guiding Question: How can teens make a difference in their schools to overcome bullying?
Directions: You have been studying what bullying is, statistics of bullying incidents, and what some
students have done to stop bullying in their schools. Now you will write a complete paragraph
including a claim (topic sentence), text evidence (quotes) from the article, and analysis
(explanations) of how teens can make a difference in their schools to overcome bullying. Use the
format below to brainstorm your paragraph (Double Quote Burger). Remember to use your
transition words. Type your response below the line.
Checklist:
Claim (topic sentence):
Quote 1:
Explanation (analysis/significance/commentary) for quote 1:
Quote 2:
Explanation (analysis/significance/commentary) for quote 2:
Conclusion sentence:
Evidence-based Constructed Response Rubric:
Self Assess- highlight the boxes in blue for the score you think your work earned.
Peer Assess- highlight the boxes in yellow for the score you think your partners work
earned.
Teacher Assess- Your teacher will give a final score and highlight in green.
Exceeds Standard Meets Standard Approaching Below Standard
Standard
CCSS.ELA-W.7.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and
information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
CCSS.ELA-W.7.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms
effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and
conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
CCSS.ELA-W.7.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and
research.
CCSS.ELA-RI.7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly
as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSS.ELA-L.7.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation,
and spelling when writing.