✨Knowledge Check - Mary and Katherine's Accomplishments
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5 questions
Today you will be writing a short paragraph about either Mary, or Katherine.
Your job is to highlight at least ONE remarkable accomplishment they have made.
The pre-writing below will help you draft your paragraph.
You will do great!
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Question 1
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Who are you going to be writing about?
(pick one)
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Question 2
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Tell me ONE remarkable thing that she did?
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Question 3
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What is the evidence (proof) in Hidden Figures that supports your idea for why she is remarkable?
Use the quote structure below to make sure you do not plagiarize the information.
Quote structure:
In your own words, introduce the quote "put borrowed words between the quote marks". (page number, book title)
Example Quote:
I know that Hidden Figures is a book about amazing black women because it says " these women should be celebrated...because they are an important part of American history" (page 2, Hidden Figures).
Good chapters to look for evidence:
Mary: Chapter 11, 14, 19
Katherine: Chapter 12, 13, 17, 18
Sentence Frame:
I think this becuase the book says "put your quote". (page ____, Hidden Figures)
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Question 4
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Why do YOU think that your evidence backs up your ideas?
Tell me in your own words.
Sentence Starter:
I think that she is amazing because...
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Question 5
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Add all the information together!
Please write a 5 sentence paragraph about why you think either Mary or Katherine is remarkable.
If you are struggling, you may use the structure below (you do NOT have to follow the structure)
Sentence Starters:
Sentence 1: _________ is a remarkable person
Sentence 2: I think this because...
Sentence 3: Hidden Figures that helped me know this becuase it sais "__________________". (page ___, Hidden Figures)
Sentence 4: This quote backs up my ideas because ...
Sentence 5: In conclusion, I know that __________ is remarkable because...