ARMT Style Answers

1. ARMT Style Answers

2. Many mysteries and unsolved cases have occurred throughout history. Although details around these events still remain unknown, they intrigue us. Discuss one event that still remains a “mystery.” (Example: Loch Ness Monster, Area 459, etc.)

3. The Schwa Was Here What lessons does Mr. Crawley learn the story? Explain how that lesson learned improved that character’s life.

4. I believe he learned that he should not be mean. He kept doing things to people that made them end up not being his friend. In the end, he ended up a miserable old man.

5. In the novel, the Schwa was Here, Mr. Crawley learns that he does not want to be alone and that people can be trusted. In the story, Mr. Crawley meets Antsy through a dare gone wrong. He informed Antsy that he preferred to live alone. Over time through “community service”, he begins to see Antsy as a friend. He begins to pay Antsy to kidnap him once a month to try new adventures. Antsy helped Mr. Crawley see that it is okay to trust others.

6. Entry #2: Police ReportARMT / Discussion Style Answers LEVEL IV CHARACTERISTICS • Uses 2-3 specific examples from the novel • Contains original thinking • Clearly explains (elaborates) • Uses good vocabulary • Avoids “I think” and “ I believe” LEVEL II CHARACTERISTICS • Uses vague examples • Lacks detail • Explanation is unclear • Lacks vivid vocabulary

7. FORMAT Topic Sentence + Text Evidence/Example + Elaboration + Text Evidence/Example + Elaboration + Concluding Sentence

8. Police Report“Whatever Happened to Amy?” Sources in the story claimed, “Nothing about Amy fit the runaway profile.” Defend or contradict this statement.

9. Many theories revolve around Amy’s disappearance. In your opinion, what happened to Amy? Defend your answer using text support.