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PurpleHeart

Reading Guideand

Field Operations Manual

Reading Calendar: These pages will be read in class on the days shown. If you are absent—even for an SOL test—you should read the pages assigned before the next class period.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAYNovember

3 4 5 B day 6 Pre-reading Focus

7 B day

10 Pre-reading: Focus Q.s Discussion

11 B day Veterans’ Day

12 Pgs. 1-15 13 B day 14 Pgs. 16-32

17 B day 18 Pgs. 32-48 19 B day 20 Pgs. 48-65 21 B day

24 Pgs. 65-81 25 B day 26 27 Thanksgiving Day

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December1 Pgs. 81-103 2 B day 3 Pgs. 104-123 4 B day 5 Pgs. 124-139

8 B day 9 Pgs.139-154 10 B day 11 Pgs. 154-169 12 B day

15 Pgs. 169-186 16 B day 17 Pgs. 186-199 18 B day 19 Project Workday

Winter Break: December 20—January 4

January5 B day 6 Plan and

practice presentation

7 B day 8 Present Projects

9 B day

12 Present Projects

13 B day 14 Exam Essay 15 B day 16

19 MLK Holiday 20 21 22 23 End of Semester

Each day, there will be vocabulary, reading, and journal assignments. Turn in assignments when they are due. Maintain discipline. Keep your materials in order and on hand. The project is the major unit test grade. The essay is not optional. It is part of your exam grade. This is the topic:

Read the “Acknowledgments” pages at the end of the book carefully. Notice who is thanked. Explain how Purple Heart is a memoriam for everyone who experiences war. Refer to specific examples from the book, your own

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experiences, and others that you know or have heard about.Map Resources:

Iraq’s Location on a World Map:

Sadr City and the Green Zone:

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Modern Iraq Map:

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Pre-Reading Focus Questions

The purpose of these questions is to ask you to think about some of the situations that the characters in Purple Heart face. Your opinions are important. Be ready to discuss your responses.

1. Have you ever lived in a place where a war was being fought?

2. How would living in a war zone change a person’s daily life?

3. What are some reasons that countries fight wars?

4. What are some reasons the people fight in wars?

5. What would you be willing to fight for?

6. How can you tell if “your” side is winning a war?

7. Can one moment change someone’s life forever? Describe an example.

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Character List

As you read, maintain a list of characters. Write a brief description that includes a memorable detail so that you will remember him or her clearly.

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Vocabulary, Pages 1-15: The page number for each word is noted (parenthetically.)

1. private (1):

2. scrubs (1):

3. probing (2):

4. sole (2):

5. TBI (3) Traumatic Brain Injury:

6. language retrieval (3):

7. cognitive functioning (3):

8. weariness (3):

9. debris (4):

10. muezzins (4):

11. “regulation crew cut” (4):

12. fatigue (5):

13. chaplain (6):

14. chalice (6):

15. laymen (7):

16. mantra (9):

17. squad (10):

18. charismatic (10):

19. devastatingly (10):

20. insurgent (11):

21. hotbed (11):

22. infidel (12):

23. medevacs (12):

24. concussion (13):

25. agitated (14):

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Purple Heart Reader Response Questions, Pages 1-15

Page numbers are noted parenthetically after each question.

1. What sensations can Matt feel? (1)

2. “The sensation in his foot, it seemed, had something to do with the man” (1). Why is the wording of this sentence important?

3. Based on the context clues, where is Matt? (1-2)

4. “’Yeeaaugh’” (2). What does this sound tell Matt and us, as readers?

5. “Matt wanted to ask what had happened to him. To ask about the other guys in his squad. And to ask him to please, please bring him some water” (3) Why do you think the author repeats these phrases?

6. Why does Matt receive the Purple Heart? (5)

7. Does Matt know exactly why he has received the medal? (5) Please explain.

8. How does the priest know that Matt’s injuries are not life-threatening? (7)

9. “’Here in Iraq, the things you see, sometimes you wonder about God’” (9). What do you think Father Brennan means?

10. Explain the contrast in images between the palace’s original decorations and the changes the Americans have made on page 11.

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11. Dr. Kwong says, “’TBI usually gets better on its own—especially in mild cases’” (13). Does this mean that he thinks Matt’s TBI is a mild case? Please explain your answer.

12. Why do you think there are no chapter numbers anywhere in this book? (1-199)

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Purple Heart Vocabulary—Picture Match, Pgs. 16-32

Directions: Match each word with a picture that shows what it means.

Answer Vocabulary and Page Illustrations

Deflated (16)

A.

A. G.

Tender (16)

Congenial (18)

Barricade (19)

B.

B. H.

Tumbleweed (20)

Mangy (dog) (20)

C.

C.

Mosque (27) I. J.

Scrum (28)

D

D.

Bloated (29) K.

Stork (29)

E.

E.

Civilians (30)

L.

Receive Communion (30)M.

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Wobbled (31)

F.

F.

Timid (32) N.

Purple Heart Reader Response, Pages 16-32

Directions: Pick four of the questions below and answer them. Write the question itself and your response on your own paper. Staple this sheet to your answer.

1. “He was wearing his ACUs, the standard desert camouflage uniform, but he looked small somehow, deflated, without his helmet and his M16 slung over his shoulder” (16). This is the first time that we meet Justin. What does this description tell us about him?

2. “Justin pinched his brow between his fingers. ‘Only a couple of hajis’” (19). According to the characters, what are hajis? Is it a respectful word?

3. Pages 18-22: Why is it important that Matt has to ask others for help remembering? How would you feel in Matt’s situation?

4. “Matt caught a glimpse of Justin over her shoulder, but Justin wouldn’t look at him. He was studying a hangnail as if it were the most important thing in the world” (22). What is important about Justin’s reaction, and what do you think it means?

5. Page 23: Draw a picture of the way you see Matt’s home based on his description.

6. Pages 25-27: What did you learn about Matt’s family? Is he important to them?

7. Page 29: “Girls—females, as the army called them—weren’t technically allowed in combat….” What’s the difference between these two words in tone?

8. Page 31: Why does this image of Ali make Matt’s mouth go dry?

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Purple Heart Vocabulary, Pages 32-48

Directions: Match each word with its picture that shows the definition.

Answer Vocabulary Illustration1. Stilted (33) A. G.

2. Detonate (35)

3. Inseparable (36)

4. Scanned (37)

5. Averted (38)

6. Veteran (38) B. H.

7. Furrowed (43)

8. Tentatively (43)

9. Nubile (44)

10. Souvenirs (46) C. I.

11. Fraternize (48)

D. J.

E. K.

F.

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Directions: Choose four of the questions below to answer. Write the question on your paper and answer in complete sentences. Be ready to share at least one of your responses with the class.

1. How does the incident with Sergeant Benson affect the soldiers’ relationship with local civilians and each other? (35-36)

2. Why does Francis say that it is important to keep a journal? (37)3. What do we learn about war from the passage on page 38?4. What are the symptoms of TBI? How is it affecting Matt? (42)5. Do the characters seem real to you? Please explain your answer. (1-42)6. What does Justin’s dad say that shows that war can be dehumanizing? (45)7. What kinds of things does Matt carry with him? (45-48)8. What do you carry with you? If someone looked through your pockets, your

backpack, or your purse, what conclusions would they draw about you as a person? (45-48)

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Directions: Use a dictionary to look up each word and write its definition. Then, match the picture that shows its meaning.

Word and DefinitionPictur

e Match

Illustrations

1. godforsaken (49): A.

2. barracks (56): B. Useful or not useful; good or bad

3. cull (57): C.

4. postpone (61): D.

5. mournful (62): E.

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Purple Heart Reader Responses, Pages 48-65

Directions: Everyone must answer questions 5 and 7. Then, choose three additional questions to answer. Copy the questions to your paper and use complete sentences to answer them.

1. Read the description of Matt’s progress on the bottom of page 48 again. Do you think that Matt will return to his squad soon? Please explain your answer.

2. What kind of work does Matt do at home? How much does he make per month as a soldier? In your opinion, is this a fair amount to be paid for the type of work that he does? Please explain.

3. On page 50, Francis helps Matt back to his bed. What does this scene reveal about Francis?4. A soldier playing with a yo-yo in the bed across from Matt remarks, “They all sound the same, don’t

they?” (51). What stereotype does this remark show?5. According to Matt, what is “war all about”? (52-54)6. What advice does Francis give Matt? (54) Do you think this is good advice? Why?7. Matt receives two messages: a note from Justin on the back of a letter, and the letter itself. (56-

58) Read both carefully; then, respond to these break-out questions.A. How do you think Matt reacts to Justin’s note? Is there any hidden message in Justin’s

words?B. How does Matt react to Caroline’s letter? Be specific.C. Compare the two notes. Which is actually more personal (in that it deals with what is

important to Matt)?8. What additional advice does Francis share? (59) Should Matt do the same thing? Please explain.9. Compare the questions about “everyday life” that Meaghan Finnerty asks with Matt’s feelings about

what everyday life is. How are their ideas different?

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e Match

Illustrations

6. ricochet/ricocheting (66): A.

7. shroud/shrouded (68): B.

8. humid (74): C.

9. stoic (76) D.

10. flinched (77): E.

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Directions: Choose four questions to answer. Copy the questions to your paper and use complete sentences to answer them.

1. How does Matt react to the gunfire? (66-68)2. How is the description of Matt’s dream-like memory different in this instance from previous

times? (67)3. What detail about Matt’s inner conflict is revealed on these pages? (70-71)4. How does the setting in this scene contribute to the feeling that Matt has the privacy he needs to

make a confession? (70-72)5. What is “SOP”? (74) How was SOP apparently not followed in the “incident”? (74)6. Do you think Dr. Kwong is eager to send his patients back quickly? Explain your answer with

support from the book. (75)7. Describe Matt’s cafeteria experience, the people he sees there, and his reaction. Why does he

leave without eating? (75-76)8. Why do you think Pete tries to make a joke here? (80-81)

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Directions: Choose four of the questions below. Write the question on your paper and answer in complete sentences. Be ready to share at least one of your responses with the class.

1. Read the lyrics to “Small Town.” How does the song reflect Matt’s feelings of homesickness (81)?

2. What is Francis’ secret (82-83)? Why does Matt listen to Francis?3. “But Matt didn’t like how fast this was going” (85). Why does Matt want to slow down?4. “’This is the army,’ she said. ‘My job is to make an evaluation about your fitness to return to

duty’” (86-87). Do you think Meaghan will keep Matt’s secrets? Explain your answer.5. Name three important details that Matt remembers while talking with Meaghan (87-89).6. What is “fight-or-flight” response (89)? How does Matt show that his fight-or-flight response is

very active?7. Describe Matt’s progress as he reports it to Dr. Kwong (90-92). Is he completely honest with the

doctor?8. What are the men painting a mural of the Twin Towers in the lobby of Saddam’s palace? (95)9. Read the scene in Col. Fuchs’ office carefully (96-99). What does Matt find strange and

unbelievable?10. What else do we learn about the incident in the scene with Col. Fuchs (100)?11. What is Col. Fuchs really saying to Matt (102-103)?

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Small TownWell I was born in a small townAnd I live in a small townProb'ly die in a small townOh, those small communities

All my friends are so small townMy parents live in the same small townMy job is so small townProvides little opportunity

Educated in a small townTaught to fear Jesus in a small townUsed to daydream in that small townAnother born romantic that's me

But I've seen it all in a small townHad myself a ball in a small townMarried an L.A. doll and brought her to this small townNow she's small town just like me

No I cannot forget where it is that I come fromI cannot forget the people who love meYeah, I can be myself here in this small townAnd people let me be just what I want to be

Got nothing against a big townStill hayseed enough to sayLook who's in the big townBut my bed is in a small townOh, and that's good enough for me

Well I was born in a small townAnd I can breathe in a small townGonna die in this small townAnd that's prob'ly where they'll bury me

Music and lyrics by John Mellencamp

[ From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/j/john-mellencamp-lyrics/small-town-lyrics.html ]

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Purple HeartPlay List

Born in the USA

Born down in a dead man town The first kick I took was when I hit the ground You end up like a dog that's been beat too much Till you spend half your life just covering up

Born in the u.s.a., I was born in the u.s.a. I was born in the u.s.a., born in the u.s.a.

Got in a little hometown jam So they put a rifle in my hand Sent me off to a foreign land To go and kill the yellow man

Born in the U.S.A... Come back home to the refinery Hiring man said son if it was up to me Went down to see my v.a. man He said son, don't you understand

I had a brother at Khe Sahn Fighting off the Viet Cong They're still there, he's all gone

He had a woman he loved in Saigon I got a picture of him in her arms now

Down in the shadow of the penitentiary Out by the gas fires of the refinery I'm ten years burning down the road Nowhere to run aint got nowhere to go

Born in the u.s.a., I was born in the u.s.a. Born in the u.s.a., I'm a long gone daddy in the u.s.a. Born in the u.s.a., born in the u.s.a. Born in the u.s.a., I'm a cool rocking daddy in the u.s.a.

Music and lyrics by Bruce Springsteen

http://www.lyricsfreak.com/b/bruce+springsteen/born+in+the+u+s+a_20024969.html

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Rock The Casbah Songwriters: Mick Jones; Joe Strummer; Topper Headon (The Clash)

Now the King told the boogie menYou have to let that raga dropThe oil down the desert wayHas been shakin' to the topThe Sheik he drove his CadillacHe went a cruisin' down the villeThe Muezzin was a standingOn the radiator grille

The Sharif don't like itRockin' the CasbahRockin' the CasbahThe Sharif don't like itRockin' the CasbahRockin' the Casbah

By order of the ProphetWe ban that boogie soundDegenerate the faithfulWith that crazy Casbah soundBut the Bedouin they brought outThe electric camel drumThe local guitar pickerGot his guitar picking thumbAs soon as the Sharif had cleared the squareThey began to wail


Now over at the templeOh, they really pack 'em inThe in crowd say it's coolTo dig this chanting thingBut as the wind changed directionThen the temple band took fiveThe crowd caught a whiffOf that crazy Casbah jive


The King called up his jet fightersHe said you better earn your payDrop your bombs between the MinaretsDown the Casbah wayAs soon as the Sharif was chauffeured outta thereThe jet pilots tuned to the cockpit radio blareAs soon as the Sharif was outta their hairThe jet pilots wailed


The Sharif don't like itHe thinks it's not kosherRockin' the CasbahRockin' the CasbahThe Sharif don't like itFundamentally he can't take itRockin' the CasbahRockin' the CasbahThe Sharif don't like itYou know he really hates itRockin' the CasbahRockin' the CasbahThe Sharif don't like it

[| From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/c/clash-lyrics/rock-the-casbah-lyrics.html |]



Directions: Everyone must answer question 11. Then, choose four more of the following questions and respond to them in complete sentences. Write both the questions and answers on your own paper.

1. The artists painting the World Trade Towers mural stop work and salute. Why do they do that? (104-105)

2. Why does Francis think that no one will believe him? Where is he going? (105-106)3. Why does Meaghan tell Matt that his “own mind might be [his] biggest enemy?” (108-

110)4. Why does Matt feel that the confessions made in Iraq are “somehow more sacred than

anything he’d ever experienced in a church back home?” (110-111)5. How has being a battlefield chaplain affected the priest Father Brennan? (111-113)6. Matt’s squad has discussed their thoughts about using weapons in war. What does each

man think: Figueroa, Justin, and Wolf? (114-115)7. Notice the details in Brody’s office (116-117). How does his office contrast with

Lieutenant Colonel Fuchs’? What does his office suggest about Brody’s attitude toward being a soldier and an officer?

8. What does “neutralized the target” mean? (118) Are there other ways of saying the same thing? Do these other phrases carry the same emotional weight as “neutralizing a target?”

9. What are the Rules of Engagement? (119)10. What is collateral damage? (120) What does “euphemism” mean? (121)11. Who does Brody seem to blame for the incident? (116-122)

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e Match

Illustrations

11. overwhelm (125): A.

12. obligatory/obligation (128): B.

13. tether (131): C.

14. authentic (137) D.

15. paranoia/paranoid (139): E.

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Directions: Everyone must answer question 9. Then, choose three additional questions to answer. Copy the questions to your paper and use complete sentences to answer them.

1. Read the scene on page 124 carefully. Why do you think that this scene is isolated on its own page?

2. Describe Matt’s tone in this scene: “’ You told him I couldn’t remember, didn’t you?’ he said. ‘Brody. You told him’” (125).

3. What are Matt’s concerns when Meaghan tells him that he’s rejoining his squad (126).4. Why does Meaghan salute Matt? (127)5. How does Dr. Kwong feel about sending Matt back into combat? (128-129)6. What does Lizzy mean when she asks Matt if he’s “’[turned] into, like, a Hallmark card?’” (130)7. Summarize Matt’s letter to Caroline (131-132). Why doesn’t he send it to her? Though he

doesn’t send it to her, how is it still useful to him?8. On pages 133-134, Matt compares his experience as an altar boy with asking for a blessing from

the priest. Describe what Matt experiences.9. Why do you think Matt gives away his medal? (134)

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Directions: Answer all of the questions below. Write the question on your paper and answer in complete sentences. Be ready to share at least one of your responses with the class.

1. Taste the MRE samples. This is the food that soldiers eat in the field. What do you think of it? If you were a soldier, would you be content (happy, satisfied) with this type of food?

2. Read the scene on pages 144-145 closely. What seems to happen in this scene? What is really happening?

3. Read the scene on pages 148-150 closely. Why would their moms send them tobacco?4. Explain the irony of the Rambo trilogy reference.5. Read pages 152-154 closely. Explain what we learn about both characters in this scene.

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1. Read the scene on pages 155-156 closely. What is wrong with Justin? Why do you think he is acting this way?

2. Read the scene on pages 158-160 closely. Why does Matt feel apprehensive?3. What is the point of the short scene on page 161? How has Matt changed and why?4. “Matt took a step backwards as her words sunk in” (166). What has Matt learned?5. “Matt closed his eyes. And saw the whole thing all over again” (169). What does Matt think he

knows now? How is it connected to Justin’s behavior?

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1. Read the scene on pages 169-170 closely. Why does Charlene cover for Matt? (169-170)2. On page 171, the narrator says, “The joking all took place on the way to the mission.” Why do you

think the characters do that?3. Pages 171-186: Choose three passages of 1-3 sentences each and explain why each passage is

important.4. Page 176: What do the words jinx and eye candy mean?

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1. What are personal effects? (188)2. Explain Matt’s thoughts as he tries to make sense of the situation with Ali. (190-191)3. Why does the day seem “ridiculously beautiful”? (193)4. Look at the description of Matt and McNally setting up the boots and rifles (193).

What does the men’s position remind you of? (What does it resemble?)5. How can war be both personal and impersonal at the same time? (194)6. Read the last paragraph of the book carefully (199). What image and feelings come

from the words the writer has chosen?7. In what ways has Matt’s journey taken him full circle? Fill in the details on his route

to understanding war.

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Purple Heart Final Project

Due: January 8, 2015. *If you are absent on the day you are scheduled to present, you must give your presentation on your first class day back at school or it will be counted late.

Choose ONE of the following topics below and prepare a class presentation that will show what you have personally learned from reading and experiencing this novel.

1. Make a memorial quilt for the characters in Purple Heart. Be sure to include at least one square for each significant character. Each square should reveal something important about the character and his/her relationship to the events.

2. Interview Justin and include questions (and responses) for how he thinks and feels about what happened in the alley. How does he feel about what happened? Two people may work on this project, with one taking the role of the army interviewer and the other the Justin.

3. Write letters from Matt to his mom, his sister Lizzy, and his girlfriend Caroline, informing them about how things have turned out at the end of the book. Write another letter from each person replying to his letter saying what they think should be done (based on how things have turned out at the end.)

4. Create a diary for Matt. You must have at least six entries. Go back in time and write the entries in order of the way Matt remembers (or doesn’t remember!) Be sure to include important events.

5. Make a memory box for Matt of things that he carried with him in Iraq. Include everything that is important to him, and include a written explanation of why those items are an important part of his memories there.

Oral Presentation Rubric : Purple Heart Project

CATEGORY Mastery Proficient Progressing RemediateSpeaks Clearly

Up to 15 points

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word.

Speaks clearly and distinctly most (94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.

Often mumbles or cannot be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.

Vocabulary Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Extends audience vocabulary by defining words that might be new to most of

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Includes 1-2 words that might be new to most of the audience, but does not define

Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Does not include any vocabulary that might be new to the audience.

Uses several (5 or more) words or phrases that are not understood by the audience.

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Up to 10 points the audience. them.

Listens to Other Presentations

Up to 5 points

Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements.

Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement.

Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting.

Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements.

Preparedness

Up to 10 points

Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.

Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.

The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.

Student does not seem at all prepared to present.

Content

Up to 50 points

Shows a full understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.

Does not seem to understand the topic very well.

Visual/Poster/Props

Up to 10 points

Student uses several props (could include costume) that show considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation better.

Student uses 1 prop that shows considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation better.

Student uses 1 prop which makes the presentation better.

The student uses no props OR the props chosen detract from the presentation.

Collaboration with Peers

Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together.

Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause "waves" in the group.

Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member.

Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member.

Total:

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