[Gregory Boone]

Ms. Wilson
English II
[2/1/2019]

Prompt: ​The 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).

Growing up, your family expects you to do big things and to be successful in life. They
want you to build a reputation around something you’re good at. Me, for example always had
the reputation of being the “funny” guy in my family, my brother being the athletic one, etc. The
same thing for Firoozeh Dumas, the author of “A Dozen Key Chains”. In her family it’s a must
that you have a reputation. In the first paragraph Firoozeh Dumas explains how her cousin has
the reputation for pooping behind the curtains. “At the tender age of five, for instances, my
cousin Ardesheer developed the nasty habit of defecating behind his parents’ living room
curtains during frequent formal dinner parties”. Since then, Ardesheer went on to open
restaurant wasn’t doing too well, their aunt said “Well what do you expect from someone who
poops behind curtains?” He has a reputation for pooping behind the curtains, and maybe that
played into his restaurant not doing so well (or maybe the food isn’t that good). Firoozeh’s older
brother is thriving off of his reputation. He has the reputation of being a good decision maker in
his family. At the end of the 2nd paragraph it says “Nobody is more devoted to Fashid’s
decision-making prowess than my parents, and Farshid, like James Bond, has never turned
down an assignment” Firoozeh doesn’t have a reputation for most of her story until she gets
back from camp is known for being the best keychain maker in the family.These examples from
“A Dozen Key Chains” show that things that happened in your life can influence the way you
see yourself.

Proficie Earned Points

Requirements Based on Standards nt? (X) Points Possible
Produce an answer based on the proof you
X
Statement - Student collect.
makes a clear,
Restate the question stem. Mention the name of
straightforward, 1 3
the book, story, article.
relevant claim
(Standard Wa.9.1.a) Write a specific and detailed claim that reflects the
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 2 3
statement is true. The more specific, the better.
support opinion.
(Standards W.9.1.b, Cite proofs using appropriate formatting (includes
X
W.9.1.d) punctuation)
 Explain ​how​ your evidence proves your
Explanation - X
statement, not just ​that​ it proves your statement.
Student uses
critical thinking to Use key words from the statement to connect the 12
X
support evidence proof(s) to the statement. 9 (3 points
and connect it to Anticipate questions your reader might have and each)
the claim. 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
summarizes with the same meaning.
argument and, if
Remind your reader of your strongest proofs 1 3
necessary, offers
extension. Why is your argument important to understanding
X
(Standard W.9.1.e) the text?
Utilize transition words/phrases to aid organization X

Transitions/Organiz Vary sentence structure (simple, compound,

X
ation/ complex)
Formatting/Style/To Use formal language to convey clear ideas (no 1 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
emotions/ feelings out of it)
Conventions: Avoid run-ons, comma splices, and fragments
Grammar, Spelling,
Capitalization, and 1 2
Punctuation X
(Standard L.9.2) Avoid capitalization and spelling errors

Total: 15 25