Freak Constructed Response Sheet
Standard L.6.5 Freak the Mighty • Chapter 5 Part 1: Draft
Constructed Response: Guided Drafting Guide
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Date: Period:
Writing Task • Connect to Your Graphic Organizer Pull your strongest quote & analysis from your chart
Prompt: In a well-developed paragraph (at least 4 complete sentences — write as much detail as you need), explain how Rodman Philbrick uses figurative language in Chapter 5 to reveal Max’s inner feelings and shift the overall tone of the story. Use your graphic organizer for textual evidence.
From Your Chart: Device: Page #:
Tone Bank: relieved vulnerable hopeful insecure accepted
1 Sentence 1 • Claim State the author, device, and Max’s feeling
In Chapter 5, Philbrick uses figurative language such as
to reveal that Max feels
2 Sentence 2 • Text Evidence from Organizer Cite your quote with quotation marks
For example, on page , the text states, “
”
3 Sentence 3 • Deeper Figurative Meaning Explain what the words mean beneath the surface
Rather than just a literal description, this comparison shows that Max
4 Sentence 4+ • Tone Shift & Emotional Impact Select tone words from the bank above
This choice of words shifts the chapter’s tone from to
because
Part 1: Draft Complete Turn over to Page 2 for your Final Rewrite →
Standard L.6.5 Freak the Mighty • Chapter 5 Part 2: Final Polish
Final Constructed Response: Polished Paragraph
Page 2 of 2 (Back)
Polishing Reminders:
• Smooth out sentence starters • Add transition words • Check quotation marks & capitals • Minimum 4 complete sentences
Final Paragraph • Clear & Polished: Write as much detail as you need • No upper sentence limit
Final Self-Check: At least 4 complete sentences Named device & cited quote Explained deeper meaning Analyzed tone shift
Teacher Score: / 4
