PSSA Performance Task: the Invention of Hugo Cabret

The Body Paragraph with R.A.C.E.

TS RACE1 RACE 2 CLINCHER

You are learning how to write with evidence, but you can’t just throw a quote into a paragraph, there’s an ORDER to presenting it to your reader. This is a “FAST” WAY to REMEMBER that ORDER! Transitions

Words that can be used to show location: throughou above behind by near t to the across below down off right against beneath in back of onto under along beside in front of on top of among between inside outside around beyond into over

Words that can be used to show time: while first meanwhile soon then after second today later next at third tomorrow afterward as soon as before now next week about when suddenly during until yesterday finally

Word that can be used to compare two things: likewise also while in the same way like as similarly Transition Words Words that can be used to contrast two things: but still although on the other hand however yet otherwise even though

Words that can be used to emphasize a point: again truly especially for this reason to repeat in fact to emphasize

Words that can be used to conclude or summarize: finally as a result to sum up in conclusion lastly therefore all in all because

Words that can be used to add information: for for again another instance example additionall also and moreover y as well besides along with other next finally in addition

Words that can be used to clarify: for that is instance in other words Characterization of Hugo’s Father –All Mixed Up!

Using your cards to help you and your cheat sheet on “RACE” writing, label the part of the paragraph that each represents. Topic Sentence, Respond1, Add1, Cite1, Elaborate1, Repond2, Add2, Cite2, Elaborate2, Clincher.

Topic: Discuss a character trait shown by Hugo’s father.

______A. The narrator described, “Hugo’s father had always brought home broken clocks for his son to play with, and by the time he was six, Hugo was able to fix just about anything” (Selznick 116).

______B. This is significant because he instilled those same values in his son, which then allowed Hugo to fix the automaton.

______C. Hugo described, “He [Hugo’s father] opened the automaton up and carefully dissembled it. He drew detailed pictures of all its parts, then he cleaned them and patiently began to put it all back together” (Selznick 120).

______D. Hugo Cabret’s father in Brian Selznick’s The Invention of Hugo Cabret can best be characterized as patient, which can be found in two examples.

______E. First, he taught his son how to become a horologist like himself.

______F. Hugo’s father clearly illustrates the old adage that “patience is a virtue.”

______G. Specifically, when Hugo begged his dad to make the automaton work, Mr. Cabret spent hours working on it after he had completed all of his own duties at the museum.

______H. This is significant because Mr. Cabret gave his son an important skill – the ability to repair machinery -that would help him later in life.

______I. In addition, Hugo’s father’s shows patience when he spends many hours working to repair the broken automaton.

______J. Specifically, he used to spend many hours with Hugo teaching him to repair broken toys and clocks, even though he probably had many other responsibilities. Characterization of Hugo’s Father Example of 1 Body Paragraph!

Assignment: Discuss a character trait shown by Hugo’s father.

Hugo Cabret’s father in Brian Selznick’s The Invention of Hugo Cabret can best be characterized as patient, which can be found in two examples. First, he taught his son how to become a horologist like himself. Specifically, he used to spend many hours with Hugo teaching him to repair broken toys and clocks, even though he probably had many other responsibilities. The narrator described, “Hugo’s father had always brought home broken clocks for his son to play with, and by the time he was six, Hugo was able to fix just about anything” (Selznick 116). This is significant because Mr. Cabret gave his son an important skill – the ability to repair machinery -that would help him later in life. In addition, Hugo’s father shows patience when he spends many hours working to repair the broken automaton. Specifically, when Hugo begged his dad to make the automaton work, Mr.

Cabret spent hours working on it after he had completed all of his own duties at the museum. Hugo described, “He [Hugo’s father] opened the automaton up and carefully dissembled it. He drew detailed pictures of all its parts, then he cleaned them and patiently began to put it all back together” (Selznick120). This is significant because he instilled those same values in his son, which then allowed Hugo to fix the automaton. Hugo’s father clearly illustrates the old adage that “patience is a virtue.” PSSA Performance Task: The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Characterization: Choose a character and one inner quality that characterizes him/her. Using the RACE format, prove this quality with 2 specific examples. (Find quotes before you leave!)

As you write, be sure to: * Give 2 separate examples * Use specific evidence from the text

Character Choice & Quality: Quote 1 w/ citation: Quote 2 w/citation:

______PSSA Performance Task: The Invention of Hugo Cabret

Thievery: Theft is common in The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Using the RACE format, discuss two specific examples of theft in the book.

As you write, be sure to: * Give 2 separate examples * Use specific evidence from the text

Topic: Thievery

Quote 1 w/ citation: Quote 2 w/citation:

______Body Content Checklist *Use a phrase whenever a new character is 1st mentioned. Ex. Hugo, a young orphaned boy,…

TS  Introduce the topic of theft 1 sentence R1  Transition word (example: “first” “foremost”) followed by comma 1 sentence  State the 1st specific example of theft

A1  Transition word (like “specifically” or “for example”) followed by comma 2-4 sentences  Background information (LOTS!) here -- Characters, Setting, Plot (What’s happening in before the quote that leads to the quote?).  Ask yourself …Can follow what you are saying if they NEVER read the story?

C1  Speaker + present tense verb + comma  Includes a direct quote from the text *No multiple speakers or dialogue (back and forth)!  Includes a citation (author’s last name & number of page) E1  Begin with a phrase like “This is significant because…” 1-2 sentences  THINK:  What new information do we now know about the character?  How does this affect the character/storyline?  What was the author trying to tell the reader or the point/message of this?  Tell me something NEW– do not repeat! R2  Transition word (like “second” “in addition”) followed by a comma 1 sentence  State the 2nd specific example of theft.  1 sentence only! A2  Transition word (like “specifically” or “for example”) followed by comma 2-4 sentences  Background information (LOTS!) here -- Characters, Setting, Plot (What’s happening in before the quote that leads to the quote?).  Ask yourself …Can follow what you are saying if they NEVER read the story?

C2  Speaker + present tense verb + comma  Includes a direct quote from the text *No multiple speakers or dialogue (back and forth)!  Includes a citation (author’s last name & number of page) E2  Begin with a phrase like “This is significant because…” 1-2 sentences  THINK:  What new information do we now know about the character?  How does this affect the character/storyline?  What was the author trying to tell the reader or the point/message of this?  Tell me something NEW– do not repeat! CLINCHER  Wrap up by coming up with something meaningful – has to have power –leave the reader saying…hmmmmm – that is GOOD! That is PROFOUND!! Be clever, funny, and cheesy! MAKE a POINT!!! Overall  Includes an appositive the first time ANY character is mentioned to tell who the character is.