Step 3: Give me YOUR thoughts!

In YOUR OWN WORDS tell me why you think that is the trait Mary MOST shows?

(At least ONE complete sentence)

Sentence Frame:

I think that Mary most shows _______________ because...

Step 4: Find Evidence

Why do you think Mary shows that trait?

(ONE quote from the text. Make sure your quote is in a complete sentence and formatted properly.)

Example Sentence:

I think that Bob has the best plants because my book, Bob's Plants says "Bob has the coolest collection of plants" (page 1, Bob's Plants).

Quote Format:

Words leading the reader to the quote "borrowed words from the book" (book page, book title).

Sentence Frame:

Mary shows this trait the most when Hidden Figures says "______________"(page___, HIdden FIgures).

Step 5: Why does that prove your idea?

In at least one sentence, tell me WHY you think that quote proves your ideas about Mary's character.

Sentence Frame:

I chose that sentence because...

Step 6: Add it all together!

Add all of your answers together to make a short paragraph.

- Sentence 1: Tell me what character trait Mary most shows (sentence format)

- Sentnece 2: Tell me why you think she shows that trait (your thoughts)

- Sentence 3: Give me PROOF from the book to back up your thinking (quote in a sentence)

- Sentence 4: Tell me WHY you think that quote backs up your thoughts