2Directions: Read through each step carefully!
In your groups of three...
1) Click on the following link: http://hoaxes.org/aprilfool
2) Choose 1 hoax (practical jokes) and choose 1 person to read hoax.
3) Write a brief 3 sentence summary retelling the hoax. Ask yourself: What is the
main message of the joke?
4) Answer the following question using R.A.C.E.S. writing
strategy: Write a paragraph explaining why this hoax is
considered memorable? Use at least two details from the text
to support your response.
4) Present summary and paragraph to class. (If time permits)
5) Complete a second summary of a different hoax for extra credit. (5pts.)
Rubric:
One written summary and paragraph per group. All names
and title of hoax written clearly/neatly on lined paper.
50 pts. for 3 sentence summary (correct retelling of hoax)
50 pts. for paragraph following each step in the R.A.C.E.S. strategy.
R~ Restate question
A~ Answer question in your own words
C~ Cite evidence from the text
E~ Explain and Elaborate on the evidence and how it supports your answer.
Repeat C & E if necessary
S~ Summarize in one complete sentence.
Total Points: 100 pts.
In your groups of three...
1) Click on the following link: http://hoaxes.org/aprilfool
2) Choose 1 hoax (practical jokes) and choose 1 person to read hoax.
3) Write a brief 3 sentence summary retelling the hoax. Ask yourself: What is the
main message of the joke?
4) Answer the following question using R.A.C.E.S. writing
strategy: Write a paragraph explaining why this hoax is
considered memorable? Use at least two details from the text
to support your response.
4) Present summary and paragraph to class. (If time permits)
5) Complete a second summary of a different hoax for extra credit. (5pts.)
Rubric:
One written summary and paragraph per group. All names
and title of hoax written clearly/neatly on lined paper.
50 pts. for 3 sentence summary (correct retelling of hoax)
50 pts. for paragraph following each step in the R.A.C.E.S. strategy.
R~ Restate question
A~ Answer question in your own words
C~ Cite evidence from the text
E~ Explain and Elaborate on the evidence and how it supports your answer.
Repeat C & E if necessary
S~ Summarize in one complete sentence.
Total Points: 100 pts.