Citrus Summary Planner DocumentCitrus Summary Planner Objective Writing: Tangerine by Edward Bloor NAME: No "I think" Facts Only No Reviews 3rd Person Sentence Blueprint Plan your 6-10 sentence paragraph 1 Introduction 2-3 Setting the Scene 4-6 Major Plot Events 7-8 Climax & Revelation 9-10 Conclusion Sentence Tracker Mark as you draft your final copy 1 2 3 4 5 6 Start 7 8 9 10 Limit
Citrus Summary Key Guide DocumentTeacher Key & Guide Summary: Tangerine by Edward Bloor Reference Only Learning Target Students will provide an objective summary (RL.7.2), maintaining a formal tone and adhering to length constraints (6-10 sentences). Common Pitfalls Personal opinions or reviews ("Great story"). Over-focusing on minor sports matches. Missing the 6-sentence minimum count. Exemplar Response 1In the novel Tangerine by Edward Bloor, the protagonist Paul Fisher moves with his family to a bizarre region of Florida characterized by muck fires and sinkholes. 2Paul, who is legally blind, struggles to find his place while dealing with his older brother Erik’s intense football ambitions and the secrets his family keeps. 3After a sinkhole destroys his original school, Paul transfers to Tangerine Middle School, where he joins a diverse soccer team and begins to gain confidence. 4Throughout the story, Paul witnesses the cruel and violent behavior of Erik, which their parents choose to ignore in favor of the "Erik Fisher Football Dream." 5The narrative reaches a climax when Paul finally remembers the traumatic event that caused his vision loss, realizing that Erik was the one who blinded him. 6As the truth comes to light, Erik’s athletic career is ruined by his own crimes, and Paul finally gains the courage to speak the truth. 7By the end of the novel, the Fisher family’s secrets are exposed, and Paul finds a sense of belonging in his new community. Sentence Count 7 Sentences Tone Objective Content Major Arcs Quick Grading Criteria Intro (Title, Author, Genre) 2 pts Tone (Objective/No opinions) 3 pts Length (6-10 Sentences) 3 pts Accuracy (Major Plot Events) 2 pts
St Anthony Shift ACES Organizer DocumentThe St. Anthony Shift ACES Writing Practice: Tangerine NAME: At the end of the novel, why did Paul's dad drive him to his first day of school at St. Anthony's instead of his mom, who had done it every time before? A Answer the Prompt RESTATE & ANSWER C Cite Evidence TEXT PROOF Quote: (Bloor ____) E Explain reasoning ANALYSIS S Summarize CONCLUDING THOUGHT Writing Tip: Link your parts into a cohesive paragraph.
St Anthony Shift ACES Key DocumentTeacher Key: St. Anthony Shift ACES Short Response Exemplar Teacher Guide "Why did Paul's dad drive him to his first day of school at St. Anthony's instead of his mom?" Character Arc Family Resolution A - Answer Inference Paul's father drives him to St. Anthony's because it signifies a profound shift in his priorities, moving away from the "Erik Fisher Football Dream" and finally seeing Paul as a son worth supporting independently. C - Cite Evidence Evidence "Dad and I were both ready. He said, 'I’ll drive you, Paul.' Not Mom. Dad. He said it like he had thought about it a long time." (Bloor 302) E - Explain Analysis This moment demonstrates that Mr. Fisher is no longer consumed by Erik’s athletic career, which has crumbled under the weight of his crimes. By choosing to drive Paul, he is physically and emotionally present for the first time, acknowledging Paul's needs and the start of a new, more honest relationship. S - Summarize Conclusion Ultimately, this small act serves as a symbol of the Fisher family’s transformation from a family built on lies and favoritism to one attempting to find a truthful path forward. Grading Rubric Restates the prompt clearly. 1 pt Explanation connects to claim. 2 pts Correct citation format (Bloor #). 1 pt Summary wraps up the argument. 1 pt
Theme Truths Organizer DocumentTheme Truths Organizer Expanded ACES Writing: Tangerine NAME: The Big Idea What is the theme, or lesson learned, from the novel Tangerine? A Theme Statement (Claim) C1 E1 First Piece of Proof Evidence & Explanation Quote: (Bloor ____) C2 E2 Second Piece of Proof Evidence & Explanation Quote: (Bloor ____) S Summarize & Conclude Final Step: Combine all parts into a cohesive paragraph.
Theme Truths Key DocumentTeacher Key: Theme Truths Expanded ACES Exemplar Response Teacher Resource Exemplar Theme Statement The truth always comes to light, no matter how long or how hard someone tries to hide it behind lies and silence. A - Answer (Claim) In the novel Tangerine by Edward Bloor, a central theme is that the truth eventually reveals itself, even when powerful people work to suppress it through intimidation and deception. C1 - Evidence 1 "The truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off." (Bloor 269) — This refers to Paul finally admitting what he saw Erik do to Tino. E1 - Explanation 1 This evidence shows that Paul is beginning to understand that the truth is a burden that must be released. Despite the conflict it causes, it is the only way for him to find genuine freedom. C2 - Evidence 2 "I can see everything now... I can see Erik. I can see what he is." (Bloor 262) — Paul remembers the truth about how he was blinded. E2 - Explanation 2 This climax proves the theme because the family's long-standing lie about the eclipse is finally shattered. No matter how much his parents ignored the truth, the memory eventually resurfaced. S - Summarize (Conclusion) By the end of the story, every secret from Erik’s crimes to Paul’s blindness is exposed, illustrating that honesty is inevitable and necessary for personal and family growth. Grading Rubric (Total: 10 pts) CriteriaPointsClear theme statement/inference (Claim)2 ptsTwo distinct pieces of relevant text evidence4 ptsExplanation clearly connects evidence to theme2 ptsConcluding statement wraps up the argument1 ptProper expanded ACES structure and transitions1 pt
