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In Which Dr. Floyd Enacts a Plan
In Which Dr. Floyd Enacts a Plan
All of the travelers were horribly jostled by the swift trotting of the elephant, but endured the expedition through India with grit. With sun beating down, they arrive at the train that will take them on to the docks. Floyd pays their guide handsomely from the money inside his bag, pats the elephant and checks his watch. The train will be leaving in just a few minutes according to the schedule. If the team is onboard they will be on the steamer to Hong Kong without any loss of time. Mlle Passepartout and your team walk closely behind when Floyd suddenly stops.
"The train is leaving forthwith. Should we not board?" inquires Mlle Passeparout. Just as she speaks these words, a high pitched and ever-so sympathetic whine emerges from a wooden crate on the platform. Dr. Floyd has already turned his attention to the crate. Passepartout also inspects the crate and reads Destination: Tokyo in stamped letters on the outside. Floyd peers within and then turns in disgust muttering,"inhumane". Inside the crate lies a small dog with matted fur that should have been white without so much darkness and dust. This poor animal of unknown breed is panting incessantly.
"This creature will not make the journey. There is no water in this crate and the travel to Tokyo is weeks." Floyd states in earnest. It was the first time Passepartout has heard such concern in her employer's voice.
The train whistle blows and metal upon metal screeches forward as the train leaves the station.
The travelling party stands in suspense for many minutes, uncertain what decision will ensue. Floyd finally speaks with details outlining the planned hours ahead. It is Mlle Passepartout who is tasked with acquiring the crowbar.
Twelve hours later, after a long night of train travel, Dr. Floyd, Passepartout and the team depart the train at the docks escorting a lovely, fluffy and clean, pure bred Bishon male dog whom all refer to as Casper. Their new companion trots alongside Dr. Floyd, devoted to his rescuer and clearly in better health than before.
Phileas Floyd intends to proceed at once to the Hong Kong steamer. Just as he is leaving the station a policeman approaches him, and says, "Dr. Phileas Floyd?"
"I am he."
"Is this woman your valet?" adds the policeman, pointing to Mlle Passepartout.
"Yes."
"Be so good, both of you, as to follow me."
After a short walk they enter a small house with barred windows. The policeman escorts them to a room which is evidently a courtroom. A crowd of Europeans and natives already occupy the rear of the apartment.
"We have been discovered as dog-nappers, sir." Passepartout whispers.
Challenge: Arrival in Hong Kong on October 29th
Challenge: Arrival in Hong Kong on October 29th
It's possible to rescue students, but maybe not in such a dramatic fashion as Dr. Floyd has done. Rescuing a student happens when you can catch them before their misunderstanding of content leads them to more confusion later. Using formative assessments is one way to achieve a "rescue".
Google Forms works well as a formative assessment. Your team will discuss the use of Google Forms as an exit ticket. You will design an exit ticket in which you will check for understanding. Exit tickets do not need to be complex or long. They can include multiple choice, short answer, multiple answer, or even short and long paragraphs. Exit Tickets can cover the same content for each class or be flexible. As a team you decide. There are many features of Google Forms, so pick and choose wisely.
- Can be automatically graded
- Grades can be returned instantly
- Feedback for both correct and incorrect answers can be part of the feedback
- Data can be viewed as graphs
- Data can be imported to a spreadsheet for further review
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