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“The Dinner Party” Close Reading and TDA

1. What do you notice about the characters and their conversation, particularly regarding the use of stereotype when characterizing women? What to Do??

1. What do you notice about the characters and their conversation, particularly regarding the use of stereotype when characterizing women? What to Do?? List characters and summarize the conversation of each. Include info. that can be inferred . Notice language used in conversation. Is there anything noteworthy or extreme?

2. What do you notice about the words and behavior of the hostess? Notice what she does NOT say and do as well as what she DOES say and do. What qualities of character does the author reveal through this behavior?

2. What do you notice about the words and behavior of the hostess? Notice what she does NOT say and do as well as what she DOES say and do. What qualities of character does the author reveal through this behavior? She does NOT: participate in the debate.scream or panic in any way. look under the table. let her guests know about the cobra . She does gesture very subtly to the server and she DOES give him directions about what to do. She only admits her part in it when asked.

2. What do you notice about the words and behavior of the hostess? Notice what she does NOT say and do as well as what she DOES say and do. What qualities of character does the author reveal through this behavior? She does NOT: participate in the debate.scream or panic in any way. look under the table. let her guests know about the cobra . She does gesture very subtly to the server and she DOES give him directions about what to do. She only admits her part in it when asked. She therefore is NOT an example of the colonel’s stereotype. She is courageous and in control.

3. Identify the sentences that best reveal the author’s attitude toward women. Use evidence from the text to support your analysis.I used the fourth paragraph as well as the second-to-last and final paragraphs to build my case: The AUTHOR constructs the story, setting up Mrs. Wynnes ’ reaction to the snake, to show that women are as capable of extreme control in a crisis as men. “Screams rang out…” – the author omits the source of the screams to ensure that the reader not know the gender of the people doing the screaming– it could as easily be men as women.

General Guidelines for TDAs : Read closely, several times, and in sections if there are different sections. Look for relationships between/among characters and sections of text, and make reasonable inferences . Ask “Why?” and “How?” Look for noteworthy or extreme language in the text. Focus on the precise task of the prompt! Use the prompt’s words to help keep you focused. Remember that analysis does NOT come from the text. You must use the text to get there, but it’s what you do with the text that results in analysis. Don’t make stuff up. Don’t use extreme or absolute language.

Scoring Guidelines for TDA Score 4 Point Description• Effectively addresses all parts of the task demonstrating in-depth analytic understanding of the text(s) • Effective introduction, development, and conclusion identifying an opinion, topic, or controlling idea related to the text(s) • Strong organizational structure that effectively supports the focus and ideas • Thorough analysis of explicit and implicit meanings from text(s) to effectively support claims, opinions, ideas and inferences • Substantial, accurate, and direct reference to the text(s) using relevant key details, examples, quotes, facts, and/or definitions • Substantial reference to the main idea(s) and relevant key details of the text(s) to support the writer’s purpose • Skillful use of transitions to link ideas • Effective use of precise language and domain-specific vocabulary drawn from the text(s) to explain the topic and/or to convey experiences/events • Few errors, if any, are present in sentence formation, grammar, usage, spelling,capitalization, and punctuation; errors present do not interfere with meaning

Scoring Guidelines for TDA Score 3 Point Description•Adequately addresses all parts of the task demonstrating sufficient analytic understanding of the text(s) • Clear introduction, development, and conclusion identifying an opinion, topic, or controlling idea related to the text(s) • Appropriate organizational structure that adequately supports the focus and ideas • Clear analysis of explicit and implicit meanings from text(s) to support claims, opinions, ideas, and inferences • Sufficient, accurate, and direct reference to the text(s) using relevant details, examples, quotes, facts, and/or definitions • Sufficient reference to the main idea(s) and relevant key details of the text(s) to support the writer’s purpose • Appropriate use of transitions to link ideas • Appropriate use of precise language and domain-specific vocabulary drawn from the text(s) to explain the topic and/or to convey experiences/events• Some errors may be present in sentence formation, grammar, usage, spelling,capitalization, and punctuation; errors present seldom interfere with meaning

Scoring Guidelines for TDA Score 2 Point Description• Inconsistently addresses some parts of the task demonstrating partial analytic understanding of the text(s) • Weak introduction, development, and/or conclusion identifying an opinion, topic, or controlling idea somewhat related to the text(s) • Weak organizational structure that inconsistently supports the focus and ideas • Weak or inconsistent analysis of explicit and/or implicit meanings from text(s) that somewhat supports claims, opinions, ideas, and inferences • Vague reference to the text(s) using some details, examples, quotes, facts, and/or definitions • Weak reference to the main idea(s) and relevant details of the text(s) to support the writer’s purpose • Inconsistent use of transitions to link ideas • Inconsistent use of precise language and domain-specific vocabulary drawn from the text(s) to explain the topic and/or to convey experiences/events • Errors may be present in sentence formation, grammar, usage, spelling,capitalization, and punctuation; errors present may interfere with meaning

Scoring Guidelines for TDA Score 1 Point Description• Minimally addresses part(s) of the task demonstrating inadequate analytic understanding of the text(s) • Minimal evidence of an introduction, development, and/or conclusion • Minimal evidence of an organizational structure • Insufficient or no analysis of the text(s); may or may not support claims, opinions, ideas, and inferences • Insufficient reference to the text(s) using few details, examples, quotes, facts, and/or definitions • Minimal reference to the main idea(s) and/or relevant details of the text(s) • Few, if any, transitions to link ideas • Little or no use of precise language or domain-specific vocabulary drawn from the text(s) • Many errors may be present in sentence formation, grammar, usage, spelling, capitalization, an d punctuation; errors present often interfere with meaning

_____ 1. The use of third-person point of view in this story makes the reader feel like a — A. participant B. relative C . spectator D . friend   _____ 2. What is the initiating event for this story? A . The American’s challenge for the guests to keep still B. The change in expression on the face of the hostess C. The Indian boy placing milk on the veranda D. The guests screaming as the veranda doors close _____ 3. Which detail about the setting contributes to the plot of the story? A. The plant life in India is very exotic. B. India is located in Southern Asia. C. India is the second-most populous country in the world. D. Cobras live in India .

_____ 1. The use of third-person point of view in this story makes the reader feel like a — A. participant B. relative C . spectator * D . friend   _____ 2. What is the initiating event for this story? A . The American’s challenge for the guests to keep still B. The change in expression on the face of the hostess * C. The Indian boy placing milk on the veranda D. The guests screaming as the veranda doors close _____ 3. Which detail about the setting contributes to the plot of the story? A. The plant life in India is very exotic. B. India is located in Southern Asia. C. India is the second-most populous country in the world. D. Cobras live in India . *

_____ 4. What does the author mean by the phrase “ jumping-on-a-chair- at- the-sight-of-a-mouse” in paragraph 2? A. An appropriate activity B. A quick movement C. A fearful reaction D. An athletic response _____ 5. What does the author mean by the phrase “like stone images” in paragraph 9? A . As large as statues B . Without moving C. Appearing to shift D. Without any life _____ 6. What is a theme of this story? A. A calm reaction to a crisis is the best choice. B. Beware of snakes under the dinner table. C. Men usually react better in a crisis situation. D. A large group of guests can be difficult to manage.

_____ 4. What does the author mean by the phrase “ jumping-on-a-chair- at-the-sight-of-a-mouse” in paragraph 2? A. An appropriate activity B. A quick movement C. A fearful reaction * D. An athletic response _____ 5. What does the author mean by the phrase “like stone images” in paragraph 9? A . As large as statues B . Without moving * C. Appearing to shift D. Without any life _____ 6. What is a theme of this story? A. A calm reaction to a crisis is the best choice. * B. Beware of snakes under the dinner table. C. Men usually react better in a crisis situation. D. A large group of guests can be difficult to manage.

_____ 7. Why is the hostess’s reaction to the snake important to the story? A. The character of the native boy is introduced. B. It offers proof to end the discussion. C . She is able to focus on her guests. D . It reinforces the colonel’s view.   _____ 8. How would the story have been different if it had been told from the hostess’s point of view? A . Readers would have been aware of the snake’s location earlier. B. The story would have been much more dramatic. C. Readers would not have known why the milk was placed outside. D. The story would have included a description of the dinner menu.

_____ 7. Why is the hostess’s reaction to the snake important to the story? A. The character of the native boy is introduced. B. It offers proof to end the discussion . * C . She is able to focus on her guests. D . It reinforces the colonel’s view.   _____ 8. How would the story have been different if it had been told from the hostess’s point of view? A. Readers would have been aware of the snake’s location earlier. * B. The story would have been much more dramatic. C. Readers would not have known why the milk was placed outside. D. The story would have included a description of the dinner menu.