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State of IsraelMinistry of Education
Pedagogic AffairsLanguage Department
Teacher’s Name: Leah Ruth Singer Date: March 2014
Name of School:Branco Weiss High School
Piece #: 103 Grade taught:
10 11 12* I am not teaching in High School at the moment.
Name of Literary Text: The Split Cherry Tree by Jesse H. Stuart
Genre: poem/story/play/novel
Level: 4 5
Targeted Higher-Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) for Analysis and Interpretation to be taught
explicitly
Targeted HOTS to be Spiraled
Compare and Contrast Cause and Effect
Distinguishing Different Perspectives Inferring
Predicting
Relevant Literary Terms to be Taught
Narrator, character, dialogue, foreshadowing, imagery, point of view, setting
Targeted Benchmarks in the Domain of Appreciation of Literature and Culture
Recognize the use of literary techniques in a variety of genres Interpret literary texts Are aware of the author’s background and the cultural, historical and/or social themes in literary texts or
other cultural products Are aware of how cultural practices are reflected in various literary and cultural products
English Inspectorate
Unit Planner
Lesson # Date Key Component Activity/ies List of attached worksheets
(when used)
1.1 TBAIntro and background to the story
You Tube Link:http://youtu.be/03iwAY4KlIUAppalachia on the mapHistorical background/Author informationAppalachian English
You Tube Video
1.2 TBA Part 1:Read, LOTS
Introduce new wordsRead part 1Literary terms: characters, dialogue, setting
Unit exercises A, B andbasic understanding
2.1 TBA HOTSCompare and contrastWho is the narrator? What is the setting?Who are the characters so far?
Appendix worksheetsUnit exercises
2.2 TBA Extended HOTS question
Writing activity: identifying patterns(in our thinking; daily routines)Work in pairs, compare information
Appendix worksheets
3.1 TBAPart 2:Read, LOTS
Introduce and discuss new vocabularyRead part 2Act out words, work in pairs, present
Vocabulary practiceexercises A,B
3.2 TBA -continued-Basic understanding exercisesTalk about dialogue, characters
Vocabulary practiceexercises C, D
4.1 TBA HOTS Distinguishing different perspectivesAppendix worksheets
Unit exercises: A,BBasic understanding
4.2 TBA Extended HOTSWork in groups of four studentsDiscuss, present your opinion in class
Exercise on extendedHOTS question
5.1 TBA Part 3:Read, LOTS
Introduce and discuss vocabularyReview parts of speech and categories
Brainstorm: write collocationsand sentences with newvocabulary
5.2 TBA -continued- Read part 3Vocabulary practice
Unit exercises: A,B,C
6.1 TBA -continued-Basic Understanding:Literary terms: imagery, foreshadowingDiscussion of optional LOTSWork in groups, present your opinions
Extra LOTSBasic understanding
6.2 TBAHOTSExtended HOTSQuestion
PredictingCompare and contrast
Review appendix A info
Lesson # Date Key Component Activity/ies List of attached worksheets
(when used)
7.1 TBA Part 4:Read, LOTS
Introduce new vocabularyDraw pictures of as many words as possibleDescribe the meaning in your own words
(Creative activity)
7.2 TBA -continued- Vocabulary practiceUnit exercises A,B
8.1 TBAAppalachian English
‘Mountain Talk’
You Tube Link:http://youtu.be/eXghKHHzlXQHow many words did you understand?
You Tube Video
Unit exercises:More vocabulary practiceexercise A
8.2 TBA More LOTS Basic UnderstandingExercise on basic understanding
9.1 TBA HOTS Distinguishing different perspectivesAppendix worksheetsUnit exercises:Analysis questions
9.2 TBA Extended HOTS question
Compare and contrast Professor Herbert and Pa’s point of view on education See unit pages
10.1 TBA Bridging Text and Context
Read the information about the author’s gift to AppalachiaConnect the text to our story
See unit pages
10.2 TBA Post ReadingActivity
YouTube Link:A Simple Life in the Appalachian Mountainshttp://youtu.be/z4scwB83GbY
You Tube Video
Post readingwriting activity
11.1 TBA ReflectionIndividual workWrite your reflection about the story See reflection page
11.2 TBA TEST REVIEW GAMES: Jeopardy: ask the question! Name that HOTS!
Review and self-assessknowledge of HOTS
12.1 TBA SummativeAssessment
Remember to read the questions thoroughlybefore answering!
Conclusion
12.2 TBA -continued- Good Luck!Time Frame: 12, two periodlessons for six weeks.
Pre Reading Activity
Introduction to Appalachia: its people and their dialect.
Appalachian English http://youtu.be/03iwAY4KlIU
Part 1
LOTS
Vocabulary
allowing you hickory suitapiece janitor to borrowashamed lean up to loanbarn mind him to plowbetter man old – fashioned to scatterfine pasture to sweepfodder punishment whiphead of cattle run crazy wouldn’t matter
Vocabulary Practice:
A. Complete the sentences using new vocabulary words. Use it in its correct form:
1. At night, all the animals would sleep comfortably in the ______________.
2. The ______________ cleans our school on Mondays and Wednesdays in the afternoon.
3. Please remember to wear a __________ and tie. It is a formal dance.
4. I bought these yesterday. They were not expensive; only 20 shekel _____________.
5. Mom parked her car on the wrong place and she received a hefty ______________.
6. Every Friday morning my mother ___________________ the floor.
7. That toddler just ____________________ rice all over the rug!
8. He should be ________________ of the way he spoke to his mother.
9. This a great _____________________. The sheep will enjoy their meal.
10. You shouldn’t have been _____________ __________ all over the place.
11. In a world of justice, _________________ would fit the crime.
12. I won’t be able ___ ___________ you my car. You have gotten too many fines.
B. Match the word to its closest expression in English:
1. allowing ……… a. obey him
2. fodder ……… b. to receive and return later
3. head of cattle ……… c. to hit
4. better man ……… d. would not be different
5. lean on ……… e. food for cattle
6. mind him ……… f. not modern
7. old-fashioned ……… g. nicer person
8. wouldn’t matter ……… h. letting
9. to borrow ……… i. rest on the
10. to whip ……… j. one cow
Basic understanding
1. What was Professor Herbert wearing?
2. Until what age did Pa’ expect his children to obey him?
3. What happened to the cherry tree? Why?
4. How much would Professor Herbert pay Dave for cleaning the school floor?
5. What other two (2) chores would Dave have to do?
6. Write four (4) questions Dave asked himself while sweeping the floor.
7. How many miles did Dave walk to get home? At what time did he reach home?
8. Name four (4) chores Dave had to do at home.
9. Name six (6) subjects Dave was learning at school.
10. How long would it take for Dave to pay the fine?
HOTS
Analysis and Interpretation
1. Do you think Pa’ is interested in Dave’s education? Support your answer.
2. Did Professor Herbert believe in discipline? Physical punishment?
3. What kind of father was Pa’? Explain your answer.
4. What do you think will happen to Dave when he gets home? Why?
5. Do you see any patterns in Dave’s way of thinking?
EXTENDED HOTS QUESTIONDave talks about his thoughts on what punishment he will get from Pa’ for being late from school.
What kinds of thoughts did Dave have? Are they repeated whenever he thinks ahead?
What HOTS did you use and how did you use it?
Part 2
LOTS
Vocabulary
acquainted plug’im
briers remedy
bundle run away
cool off scholar
forever show off
jail stack
lean to chop
moonlight to slip
Vocabulary Practice
A. Match the words to its Hebrew meaning
1. acquainted ……… a. לנצח
2. brier ……… b. בכלא
3. bundle ……… c. אור הירח
4. forever ……… d. צרור
5. jail ……… e. תרופה
6. to chop ……… f. הכרת
7. moonlight ……… g. מלומד
8. remedy ……… h. מחסנית
9. scholar ……… i. ודרדר
10. stack ……… j. לקצוץ
B. Find the sentence segment in the text. Match with its continuation.
1. Run thorough the …… a. it wouldn’t matter to Pa’
2. I’d leave high school …… b. need to run away
3. I could tell Pa’ …… c. that school had changed
4. If I did run away from home …… d. woods above the barn
5. There was no …… e. and home forever
C. Rewrite the sentence/fragments and translate into your own language
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D. Complete the sentences using the new vocabulary words
1. Dave would take a ………………………….. of fodder and scatter it.
2. Dave would scatter the fodder on …………………………., ……………………. and ……………………….
3. Pa’ went to the barn to feed the ……………………….. and the …………………….. .
4. On the night Dave was working, it was ………………………. outside.
5. Dave finished his work and then he …………………………………………… and ……………………………………….
Basic Understanding
1. Name two (2) things that Dave did to forget his dad’s plans.
2. Was it easy for Dave to study that night? Why?
3. Name three (3) things Dave thought would happen the next day.
4. What really happened?
HOTS
Analysis and Interpretation
A. Dave heard Pa’ and Mom talking in the front room. Do you agree with the statements below? Be
ready to defend your answers.
1. Pa’ can count with Mom when he is in trouble.
2. Pa’ is an angry, out of control individual.
3. Mom does not agree with Pa’s ideas and decisions.
4. Pa’ is hurt by Professor Herbert’s actions.
5. Pa’ takes his gun to school because he wants to take revenge.
B. Answer the following questions. Defend your answer.
1. What should school be like according to Pa’? Do you agree with him?
2. What is Mom’s point of view about bringing a gun to school?
3. What is Dave’s point of view about being punished for breaking the cherry tree?
C. Predict what will happen at school.
EXTENDED HOTS QUESTION Compare the character of Professor Herbert with Pa’s character. Are there similarities in their views on
education? Are there any differences? Explain your answer.
What HOTS did you use to answer the question and how did you use it?
Part 3
LOTS
Vocabularybare incubatorbullet let … offcasual mightycourse of study overallsdispute paleduty scumfireplace steepfrost to dissectgerms to softenholster to thaw
Vocabulary Practice
A. Choose and write five (5) words for each category
Nouns Verbs Adjectives
B. Match each word to its meaning in English. Use the word bank for your answers.
bare dissect
casual scum
mighty frost
overalls let’ off
thaw course of studies
small pieces of ice empty cut ,divide informal set you freestrong defrost lessons dirt pants
C. Complete the sentences
1. In the winter the ……………. warms the house.
2. We have had this …………………… …. ever since he hit my car.
3. Did you know that ………………….. can’t be seen with the naked eyed?
4. It is your ………………… to do your chores.
5. In the early morning she noticed there was ……………. on the small flowers.
6. The baby weighed only 2 kilo; it needed to spend two months in an …………………….. .
7. You need to ……………..the butter and mix it with the sugar in order to make the cookies.
8. She really looked white like a ghost; that’s how ……………. she was!
9. There is no way I am buying this dress. The price is too …………………. .
10. The policeman fired the ………………. because the thief would not stop running.
Basic Understanding *(Optional LOTS Questions for Additional Discussion)
1. Name five (5) things Pa’ did in the morning.
2. Name three (3) things that tell us it was winter.
3. Name five (5) items of clothing Pa’ was wearing on his way to school.
4. Write three (3) expressions that show Professor Herbert spoke nicely to Pa’.
5. Write three (3) expressions that show Professor Herbert was strict and sincere.
6. How is nature portrayed in the setting of the story?
7. Describe the beauty of Appalachia as portrayed in the story.
8. How does the use of imagery help the author describe Appalachia?
9. Name three example of imagery used to describe trees.
10. Does the use of imagery in the story help you picture the story’s setting?
HOTS
Analysis and Interpretation
1. On lines 17 – 21, Dave describes his thoughts. Do you think these lines contain a hint to what will happen? What do you think motivates his thoughts?
2. Earlier in the unit you filled out a chart comparing and contrasting Professor Herbert and Pa’. Compare both men and how they dress. Based on this, express your opinion about each man.
3. As Pa’ talks to Professor Herbert we get to know both better as people. What kind of father is Pa’? What has he done to give Dave an education?
4. Pa’ lays his gun on the seat, next to Professor Herbert. Do you think Pa’ is embarrassed of who he is? Or, is he ready to take revenge?
5. On lines 40 -43, Dave describes Pa’ as big, hard and mighty. What does this say about Dave’s feelings towards his dad?
Extended HOTS Question
At the end of his visit to the school, Pa’s attitude is very different. How did this happen? Are there specific details that may support your answer?
What HOTS did you use to answer the question and how did you use it?
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Part 4LOTS Vocabulary
ashamed laced
baggy lens
behaved microscope
buckskin scrape
cancel tartar
collar tender
defend to adjust
dissect warrant
gnarled whisper
grin wrinkled
Vocabulary Practice
A. Match the word with its meaning.
1. grin …….. used to see very small things
2. laced …….. very big around the legs
3. whisper …….. tied
4. dissect …….. soft hearted
5. defend …….. to cut and slice
6. tender …….. a big smile
7. wrinkled …….. annul
8. microscope …….. speak very softly
9. baggy …….. fight for
10. cancel …….. not smooth
B. Complete the sentences
1. Pa’ laced his boots in front with ……………………………….. .
2. His blue shirt showed at the …………………………. .
3. His hands were big and ………………………. like roots of the elm tree.
4. Dave was not ………………………… of his father.
5. Pa’ took his knife and …………………………… tartar from his teeth.
6. Professor Herbert put ………………………… on a lens.
7. He also …………………………………. the microscope for Pa’.
8. Dave would not be ashamed of his dad as long as he ……………………………….. .
9. There are germs in the …………………………… on your teeth.
10. Professor Herbert could have gotten a…………………….. out for Pa’ for having a gun at school.
More vocabulary practice (Appalachian English)
You Tube Video‘Mountain Talk’http://youtu.be/eXghKHHzlXQ
‘im him
aint’ you aren’t you
atter after
doin’ doing
fer for
haf to have to
I’s I was
jist just
out’n out and
th the
A. Find these expressions in the story. Write them in mainstream English.
run me away do me that way
turn ground a-poured th’ hot lead
jailed fer a trick ought to a-got
make’im acquainted get th’ Law atter you
show’im cool off
Basic Understanding
1. What two (2) things did Pa’ and Professor Herbert do together in Dave’s geometry class?
2. Name two (2) things that Pa’ did during Dave’s biology class.
3. Name two (2) reasons why Pa’ thinks snakes are good.
4. Name three (3) reasons why Pa’ won’t accept Professor Herbert’s offer to cancel the punishment?
5. Name three (3) things that describe the night when Dave and Pa’ walked home.
6. What made Pa’ embarrassed? How did it show?
7. Which statement shows Pa’ is kind and tender?
8. Name two (2) events that show Pa’ is an honest man.
9. What is the only thing Pa’ has against the school at the end of the story?
10. What does Pa’ think about himself?
HOTS
Analysis and Interpretation
1. In what area does Pa’ disagree with Professor Herbert?
2. What caused Pa’ to change his opinion about Dave’s school?
3. Who is more sensitive, in your opinion: Pa’ or Professor Herbert? How so?
4. What does Pa’ compare himself to? What does he mean by this?
5. Where was this idea hinted to before Pa’ says it?
Extended HOTS question
Do both Pa’ and Professor Herbert believe that Dave’s education is important?
Explain in which way both their opinion are alike and in which way they are different.
Defend your answer.
Which HOTS did you use to answer this question and how did you use it?
Bridging Text and Context
The natural settings of Appalachia were prominent in Jesse Stuart’s writing. Before his death he
donated seven hundred and four acres of woodlands in W. Hollow to the Kentucky State Nature preserves
Commission. This way, natural settings will be kept undamaged for the future generations.
How does this information relate or connect to our story?
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Post Reading Activity
YouTube
A Simple Life in the Appalachian Mountains
http://youtu.be/z4scwB83GbY
There are two minor characters in our story: Fred Wutts and Glenn Armstrong, both Dave’s classmates. Fred
and Glenn were in Dave’s Geometry class.
Imagine that after High School, Fred Wutts moves to the city while Dave stays home, in Appalachia. They meet
again when Fred Wutts comes to visit for the holidays. Write a dialogue between Dave and Fred.
Reflection1. Did you like the story? Why? Why not?
2. What is your favorite part of the story?
3. Did using “Distinguishing Different Perspectives” add to your understanding of the characters and their
actions? How so?
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The Split Cherry Tree by Jesse H. StuartSummative Assessment
Name: ………………………………………. Date: ……………………………….
Part A: Basic Understanding Questions (20 points)
1. Who is telling the story? (3 points)
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2. Who are the main characters in the story? (3 points)
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3. Name two (2) jobs Dave had to do on the farm every day? (4 points)
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4. Why did Dave have to help the janitor after school? (2 points)
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5. a. What did Pa’ say he was going to do when he got to school? (2 points)
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6. What happened when Pa’ met Professor Herbert? (2 points)
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7. What did Pa’ learn about health in the laboratory? (2 points)
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8. Pa’ and Professor Herbert insisted on Dave working at home and after school.
What did Dave learn from this? (2 points)
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TOTAL: ………/20
Part B: Analysis and Interpretation Questions (60 points)
1. Why didn’t Dave want his Pa’ to go to school? (10 points)
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2. What does Professor Herbert want to teach Dave (10 points) by having to do chores after school?
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3. In the evening, after Dave comes home, Pa’ talks to Mom (10 points) about his plans. Why do you think Pa’ does so?
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Extended HOTS Questions
Answer each extended HOTS question using one of these thinking skills:
Comparing and Contrasting PredictingDistinguishing Different Perspectives InferringExplaining Patterns Explaining Cause and Effect
Question #1: (15 points)
a. How did Pa’s visit to school change his views about education?
b. What HOTS did you use and how did you use them?
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Questions #2: (15 points)
a. In what ways were Professor Herbert and Pa’ different? How were they similar?b. What HOTS did you use and how did you use them?
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TOTAL: ………/60
Part C: Bridging Text and Context (20 points)
The farmers in Kentucky in the 1930’s were less modern that the people in bigger cities in America. These farmers were uneducated. This is because it took a few generations get schools in Kentucky. When the children of these farmers grew up and became adults, they had three choices about where to live: they could stay in the farm, they could move away or they could move to the city and come back again (which is what Jesse Stuart did). Adapted from http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0310443/Appalachian%20Culture.htm
1. Explain what the new information means
2. How does it connect to the story?
3. Bring in an example from the story to support the connection.
4. Write a concluding sentence.
Answer:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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TOTAL: ………. /20
Grand Total: ……………/100
GOOD LUCK!!
The Split Cherry Tree by Jesse H. Stuart Summative Assessment - Answer Sheet
Part A: Basic Understanding Questions (20 pts)
1. Dave is narrating the story. (3 points)
2. The main characters are Pa’, Professor Herbert, Mom and Dave. (3 points)
3. Two of Dave’s jobs were: (any two of these) (4 points)
a. Milk seven cows
b. Feed nineteen heads of cattle, four mules and twenty-five hogs
c. Cut firewood and stove wood
d. Draw water from the well
4. All the boys who broke the tree had to pay a dollar for damages. Since Dave had no money he had
to work with the janitor, in order to earn the dollar and pay his debt. (2 points)
5. Pa’ said he would “take keer of ‘im”. This means he would go to the school, settle the issue and if
need be, “plug’im’ (put a bullet through the Professor’s body). (2 points)
6. Pa’…
a. asked Professor Herbert who he was, pulled his gun and put it in the professor’s chair.
b. told the professor that he wants Dave to be in school but also needs him to work around the
farm.
c. asked Professor Herbert if he thought it was for Dave to come home late and leave him to do all
the work alone.
d. As if Dave had to stay yesterday after school in order to pay a fine
e. Told Professor Herbert what he thought about the school (2 points)
7. He learned that germs were invisible to the naked eye; that they live on our bodies and in the tartar
on our teeth.
8. He learned to be strong and work hard, to be responsible and put a lot of effort in studying. He
learned that his father loved him and wanted him to have a better life. He learned to respect his
parents and appreciate their sacrifice. (2 points)
TOTAL: ………/20
Part B: Analysis and Interpretation Questions (60 points)
1. Dave knew his father would bring a gun to school and was afraid his father may shoot the Professor. It is hard for him to know what his father would do, since he is still a kid. He thought his father wouldn’t understand how school had changed over the years and take revenge on the Professor Herbert. Maybe he was also afraid he may not be able to go to school if something terrible happens. (10 points)
2. Professor Herbert wants to teach Dave to be responsible about his actions. He also wants to teach Dave to be respectful of others and their property. He wants Dave to know that even if you do not have money, you are still responsible to find a way to do the right thing.
(10 points)
3. Pa’ is very upset at what he thinks is going on at school. He just wants Dave to get a good education and wants to make sure he is doing the right thing by his son.
Mom and Pa’ have been married for a long time and have many children together. He knows Mom well. He knows he will receive support from Mom. He knows she can help him keep his head clear, so he won’t do anything crazy. He wants her support and opinion.
(10 points)
Extended HOTS Questions
1. (15 points)a. In the beginning, Pa wanted to go into the school and show the professor how strong and tough he could be. He even thought of using a gun to settle the problem.
When Professor Herbert showed the school and went into the classrooms with Pa’, he was able to see how much learning was going on. Through being allowed to be in class, while the students were learning, Pa’ was able to experience a new way of learning. Little by little, Pa’ calmed down. He understood that Professor Herbert was not a threat to him or Dave; that he cared for Dave’s education and they were both on the same side. At the end of the story, when he talks to Mom, Pa’ tells her that one day he will take her to see a germ. He tells her how nice Professor Herbert is and how the strange school is different from school in their time. His opinion has definitely changed.
b. The HOTS I used is Cause and Effect because it helped me notice how each of Professor Herbert’s actions had an effect on Pa’s attitude. Professor Herbert’s actions caused Pa’ to change. His action had a big effect on Pa’s views.
2. (15 points)
a. Professor Herbert is educated; he wears a suit to school. He doesn’t believe in corporal punishment for a kid of Dave’s age. He talks in order to settle disputes and exchanges ideas with his students. He believes that students can learn from reading, writing and also from discovering and going on outings.
Pa’ didn’t get a formal education. He has spent all his life working in the farm to provide for his many children. Pa’s clothes are worn out and out of fashion. He wears overalls, his boots are old and his shirt collar shows. His hands are rough. He believes his children need to listen to him until they are 21 years old. He believes in corporal punishment. He thinks that in a good school, children sit, read and write; outings are just for fun.
Even though Pa’ and Professor Herbert are very different, they are similar when it comes to Dave. Both Pa’ and Professor Herbert are interested in Dave’s education. They care about him and want him to be responsible and respectful. They both expect Dave to be honest, respect others and pay his debts. They want Dave to have a better future and be a good person.
b. I used the Compare and Contrast to check what things were different and which things were similar. Pa’ and Professor Herbert act and react differently. Both Pa’ and Professor Herbert want Dave to have a good life.
TOTAL: ………/60
Part C: Bridging Text and Context (20 points)
The farmers in Kentucky in the 1930’s were less modern that the people in bigger cities in America. These farmers were uneducated. This is because it took a few generations get schools in Kentucky. When the children of these farmers grew up and became adults, they had three choices about where to live: they could stay in the farm, they could move away or they could move to the city and come back again (which is what Jesse Stuart did). Adapted from http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0310443/Appalachian%20Culture.htm
1. Explain what the new information means
2. How does it connect to the story?
3. Bring in an example from the story to support the connection
4. Write a concluding sentence
Some places in the United States became cities and others stayed as rural areas. The farmers
were poor and their children worked in the farm from an early age. In the beginning, there were no
schools in the Appalachian Mountains. After many years, schools were built. By then children of the
farmers had more choices. They could stay in the mountains, go to the city or study in the city and
come back to the mountains later on.
This information connects to our story because the characters are examples of people who had
different paths in their lives. In the story we meet Mr. Sexton, a farmer who wasn’t able to continue his
education past the elementary level. He worked the farm and raised a family. He wants his son Dave to
go to High School so he can have a better future. Professor Herbert is from the city (or went to the city
and came back) and is teaching the students in the High School. He teaches every day but does not
have to work the land day and night. For many, he represents a better future.
Just like Professor Herbert, the author is someone who was born in Appalachia. The author
went to the city, received a higher education and chose to come back to give to others the gift of a
better education. He came back to be a positive example for his people and teach the children in the
school. He became a great teacher, writer and role model for future generations.
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Appendix A
EBC Photocopiable Material
HOTSWorksheets© Photocopiable Material E
Comparing and ContrastingIdentifying similarities and differences between two or more things
Activity
Compare and contrast the following. Find as many similarities and differences as you can.1. boots – sandals2. submarine – kayak3. playing basketball – watching TV4. the beach – mountains5. friends – family6. walls – bridges7. summer – winter8. a play – a movie9. square – circle10. Mozart – Madonna
Your Turn1. You and your family are trying to decide where to go on vacation. In groups, compare and contrastpossible locations.
2. You want to find a gift for your parent / sibling / friend. Compare and contrast possible gifts.
Helpful Vocabulary
alike ..........................................also ..........................................although ..........................................both ..........................................different ..........................................have in common ..........................................in contrast (to) ..........................................in the same way ..........................................likewise ..........................................neither ..........................................on the one hand …on the other hand ..........................................opposite ..........................................similar(ly) ..........................................similarity ..........................................the differencebetween ..........................................the same as ..........................................unlike ..........................................similarity ..........................................traits ..........................................hots worksheet © Photocopiable Material E
Distinguishing Different PerspectivesIdentifying different points of view
Activity
Look at the pictures. How do you think each person listed below will react?1. a farmer 1. a dietician2. a pilot 2. a heart patient3. a meteorologist 3. a teenager4. a bride 4. a vegetarian
Your Turn
Think about a topic you and your parents disagree on (for example, when you can use the car, what timeyou must be home at night). Write your parents’ perspective on the topic and your own.
Helpful Vocabulary
angle ..........................................attitude ..........................................background ..........................................consider ..........................................differentiate ..........................................distinguish ..........................................identify ..........................................it depends (on) ..........................................notice ..........................................opinion ..........................................outlook ..........................................perceive ..........................................perspective ..........................................point of view ..........................................qualify ..........................................recognize ..........................................see … as ..........................................standpoint ..........................................tell the difference ..........................................view ..........................................viewpoint ..........................................hots worksheet © Photocopiable Material E
Explaining Cause and EffectIdentifying and explaining why things happen (reason and result).
Activity
Underline and mark the cause (C) and effect (E) in the sentences below.1. I’m tired because I didn’t get enough sleep.2. T he test was postponed as a result of the teachers’ strike.3. You must practice if you want to become a good piano player.4. The car is out of gas. That’s why it won’t start.5. The weather was so cold that we stayed home.6. One factor in successful schools is small class size.7. He stayed late in the office because he had a lot of work to do.8. The food was so terrible that no one ate it.
Your Turn
1. You’re going on a two-day hike. What do you take with you (for example, water, insect repellent, a flashlight) and why?2. R on and Ben went on a hike. They didn’t bring the items on your list. What were the results?(Example: They didn’t bring enough water so they got dehydrated.)
Helpful Vocabulary
after which ..........................................as a result of ..........................................because (of) ..........................................bring about ..........................................(causal) relationship ..........................................cause ..........................................consequence ..........................................consequently ..........................................depending on ..........................................effect ..........................................explain ..........................................explanation ..........................................following ..........................................leads to ..........................................outcome ..........................................reason ..........................................result ..........................................so ..........................................subsequently ..........................................the reason for ..........................................therefore ..........................................E C hots worksheet © Photocopiable Material E
Explaining PatternsIdentifying and describing how and why something is repeated on a regular basis.
Activity
Complete the next item in each series. Explain the pattern.1. 1 2. 1 3 6 10 15 ..............3. A D G J ..............4. bee tree star bar knee see far .................
Your Turn
1. Identify the patterns in the following jobs. Explain.a. a shopkeeperb. an actor in a playc. a nurse2. What patterns can you identify in your life?
Helpful Vocabulary
again ..........................................again and again ..........................................apparent ..........................................appear ..........................................arrangement ..........................................behavior ..........................................design ..........................................every (so often) ..........................................explain ..........................................explanation ..........................................follow a pattern ..........................................form ..........................................habit ..........................................notice ..........................................noticeable ..........................................observe ..........................................order ..........................................produce ..........................................recur ..........................................regular(ly) ..........................................repeat ..........................................repetition ..........................................repetitive ..........................................routine ..........................................sequence ..........................................hots worksheet © Photocopiable Material E
InferringForming an opinion that something is probably true based on available information
(“reading between the lines”).
Activity
A Read the quotes. What is each speaker’s job?1. I had just taken my seat on the bus when my cellphone rang. It was my wife calling to remind meto pick up a carton of milk on my way home from work. I promised that I would, put the bus intogear and drove off. ..........................................
2. I was sitting in my seat watching the basketball game. All of a sudden, one player fell and hurt hisleg. I grabbed my bag, ran to the injured player and examined him. ..........................................
B Look at the pictures. What can you infer about each of these people? Explain why.
it is likely / probable that ..........................................it seems to me that ..........................................mean ..........................................most likely ..........................................probably ..........................................suggest ..........................................we can conclude (that) ..........................................we can understand (that) ..........................................
Your Turn
You walk into the room and your friends suddenly stop talking. What can you infer?
Helpful Vocabulary
clue ...........................................could / must / mighthave ...........................................(from the) evidence ...........................................hint ...........................................imply / is implied ...........................................I assume / suppose /understand / think ...........................................in my opinion ...........................................Dana Ori Karen Adamhots worksheet 11 © Photocopiable Material E
Predicting
Saying what will happen based on what you already know.
ActivityLook at each picture and predict what will happen next.
Your Turn
In groups, predict the following and explain your reasons:1. what the weather will be like tomorrow2. who will win the World Cup or another major sports competition3. which movie / actor / actress will win the Academy Award4. what you will be doing five years from now
Helpful Vocabulary
based on ..........................................evidence ..........................................I’m sure ..........................................I think that ..........................................It’s clear to me that ..........................................It seems to me that ..........................................It’s likely that ..........................................It’s obvious that ..........................................maybe ..........................................might / may / could ..........................................possible ..........................................possibly ..........................................probable ..........................................probably ..........................................will / be going to ..........................................1. 2. 3.hots worksheet 13 © Photocopiable Material E
Appendix B
The Split Cherry Tree by Jesse H. Stuart*Alternate HOTS Questions for Summative Assessment
*This alternate summative assessment may be used at a different time or in the same
year, for students who may have missed the first exam’s date.
*Alternate HOTS Questions for Summative Assessment
Part B: Analysis and Interpretation Questions (60 points)
1. Why did Pa’ take a gun to school? (10 points) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………............................................................................................................................…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Why does Pa’ expect Dave to get home from school on time? (10 points)
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3. In the evening, after Dave comes home, Pa’ talks to Mom about his plans.
In your opinion, what kinds of person is Mom? (10 points)
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Extended HOTS Questions
Answer each extended HOTS question using one of these thinking skills:
Comparing and Contrasting PredictingDistinguishing Different Perspectives InferringExplaining Patterns Explaining Cause and Effect
Question #1: (15 points)
a. What can you say about Pa’ and Mom’s relationship?
b. What HOTS did you use and how did you use them?
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Questions #2: (15 points)
a. Why were Professor Herbert’s views on education so different from Pa’s?b. What HOTS did you use and how did you use them?
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The Split Cherry Tree by Jesse H. Stuart *Alternate Summative Assessment - Answer Sheet
Part B: Analysis and Interpretation Questions (60 points)1. Pa’ was angry about the way Professor Herbert had handled the situation with the cherry tree. He felt that it was unfair to punish Dave for not having money. He was also upset because the whole thing happened while the students were outdoors. In his opinion, they should have been in school learning how to read and write. He also though that he was sacrificing a lot to send Dave to school and that was not OK for the Professor to insult him.He wanted to take his gun to intimidate the professor and show him that even though he does not have a high education, he too has ways to deal with insults. He needed to show that he was not going to put up with nonsense, and that he wanted an explanation or else, he could even shoot him if necessary. (10 points)
2. Pa’ (and everyone else in the family) has a very hard life. There are many chores to be done and the day was long and difficult for all the farmers. Pa’ is doing his best to send Dave to school. He needs Dave to be considerate of his family and pitch in, do his share of the work. Not only that, he doesn’t want Dave to become a snub. He needs Dave to be grateful and helpful. (10 points)
3. (Positive opinion) I think Mom is calm and practical. She cares for Pa’ and Dave. She is strong and is not afraid to give her opinion. She has a different perspective on things: she thinks it is not worth for Pa’ to bring the gun to school and then be in trouble with the law. In my opinion, she keeps the family going because she is strong but also knows how to listen to Pa’s concerns and look out for him and her children.
(Negative opinion)Mom is raising many children and is scared of what will be. She knows that she can’t convince Pa’ not to go to school. She must be very worried about Pa’ being arrested for bringing a gun to school. The only thing she can do is tell him that he may get in trouble with the law and hope for the best. She must be really tired. Pa’ didn’t go to High School and I am pretty sure she didn’t either. So, she does not have a lot of choices. If something happens to Pa’, the whole family would have a really hard time. (10 points)
Extended HOTS Questions Question #1: (15 points)
a. I think Mom and Pa’ have a very nice relationship. They both work hard to provide and help
their children. In the little time they have in the evenings, they sit and She gives him advice not to get
in trouble but does not scream or tell him not talk. In the story, we see that Pa’ goes to talk to Mom
about what he intends to do in the school. to do it. So, I think there is respect between them. At the
end of the story, after Pa’ comes home from his visit to the school, he tells Mom all about the new
things he learnt. He tells that one day he will take her to the school and show her the germs, how
Professor Herbert is nice and that school is very different from how it was when they were kids. Pa’ is
not afraid of showing his tender side to Mom. He shares with her when he is upset and when he is
happy.
b. The HOTS I used to answer is Inferring. There are ways think of the whole idea behind what the words of the story say. For example, when Pa’ tells Professor Herbert not to kill the snake, you can see he has a very tender side to him. And when he tells Mom that he is going to bring the gun to school, maybe he is not sure about it and that’s why he tells her. I can read between the lines and understand more than what the text says.
Questions #2: (15 points)
a. I think that they have very different views of the world because they have different levels of education and live very differently.
Professor Herbert is an educated man; he knows how children learn and what works best to make them learn. He knows that physical punishment may not work as well as other methods. He has enough money to buy a suit and feels comfortable in his environment. He gets respect and people look up to him because he is a teacher. From where he is standing, life is moving at a fast pace and you can make choices that will get you to where you want to be. You can better your lot if you so choose.
Pa’ works in the farm, day in, day out. He still believes that things are as they were when he was a student. His lack of education keeps him back in time. From where he stands, you have to do all your chores, study hard and not waste any time.
Even though they are different, both men appreciate hard work, respect and honesty. And this, I think, is also about education because we learn how to behave from our parents. .
b. The HOTS I used for this question is Distinguishing Different Perspectives. This skill helps you see a situation from different points of view. You can put yourself in another person’s shoes and understand others better.
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