"The Interlopers" Before You Read: Family Feud

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Read Before You Read "The Interlopers" on page 150 of your textbook. Then, write a paragraph to answer the prompt below.

Prompt:
Most arguments can be settled when people agree to talk or compromise, but some disagreements become so bitter that they last for many years. Indeed some regions of the world have been locked in conflict for generations. Think of one family feud you are familiar with. Write an expository paragraph to briefly summarize and thoroughly analyze the argument.

Suggested Outline:
Topic Sentence:
-One feud I am familiar with is the feud between _____ and _____.
Supporting Details:
-These two families dislike each other because...
-The families show that they are in a feud by...
-As a result of the feud, ...
Closing Sentence:
-The feud will end when...

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Above Grade Level - 20 points - Concepts are organized, with a topic sentence, supporting details, and closing sentence or beginning, middle, and end. Paragraph is accurate, completely developed, and thoroughly answers the prompt. Supporting details are very specific. Writing is very interesting and heavily detailed. Sentence structure and vocabulary are advanced; clichés and slang are omitted. At least 100 words are used. Relevant additional media is added to the post. Detailed and relevant comments are added to at least two peer blogs.

At Grade Level - 16 points - Concepts are organized, with a topic sentence, supporting details, and closing sentence or beginning, middle, and end. Paragraph is accurate, completely developed, and answers the prompt. Supporting details are specific. Writing is interesting. Sentence structure and vocabulary are at grade level; clichés and slang are omitted. At least 100 words are used. Relevant comments are added to at least two peer blogs.

Below Grade Level - 13 points - Concepts may not be organized. Paragraph is partially developed. Ideas are not fully supported with examples and may stray from the prompt. Writing is simplistic and vague (unclear). Sentences are confusing and may include slang and clichés. Paragraph includes at almost 100 words. Comments may not be added to two peer blogs or comments may be generic or poorly written.

Far Below Grade Level - 10 points - Concepts may be out of order. Paragraph does not answer the prompt. The prompt is ignored or misinterpreted. Writing is confusing. Sentences are confusing. Paragraph includes less than 50 words. Comments may not be added to two peer blogs or comments may be generic or poorly written.

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