Duck Commander
Lyndon Crestfill
1It is not easy to start up a business from scratch, but Phil Robertson made it look easy. There is an old saying, “If you build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door.” This saying turned out to be true for Phil and his love of duck hunting.
2Phil grew up in rural Louisiana with six brothers and sisters. His family was poor, so hunting was an important way to get food and money. As a boy, Phil was a good hunter, but he was good at other things as well. In high school, he played many sports, including football, baseball, and track. He was such a great football player that he earned a college scholarship to Louisiana Tech. After graduating from college, he went back to the woods he called home. He returned to hunting again and he realized that the duck calls (special whistles that trick ducks into coming when they hear the sound) did not work so well. He wanted a duck call that would sound just like a real duck. So, in 1972, Phil began working on his new invention, a duck call that he named the Duck Commander.
3At first, he did not sell many Duck Commanders. He made $8,000 during his first year, but that was not enough money to take care of his wife and four children. Still, Phil did not give up. He began the Duck Commander Company in 1973. He used his home for a factory and his family helped him make, package, and ship all the calls. He also made videos of himself explaining and showing how to use the duck calls. Some television networks saw his videos and thought that the family would make an interesting reality television show. Today, each member of the Robertson family stars in the extremely popular reality show, Duck Dynasty. His company is now worth millions of dollars!
4Because of hard work and dedication, Phil turned a good idea into a great business. He also proved that there is some truth in the old “build a better mousetrap” saying.
Notes taken on this passage by a student:
1Phil Robertson earned $8,000 during his first year, but that was not enough money to take care of his wife and four kids. 2But, he did not give up. 3He began the Duck Commander Company in 1973.
Which MOST accurately describes the Notes, as they relate to the third paragraph of "Duck Commander"?
Responses
A The three sentences quote content from the third paragraph.The three sentences quote content from the third paragraph.
B The three sentences summarize parts of the third paragraph.The three sentences summarize parts of the third paragraph.
C The three sentences plagiarize parts of the third paragraph.The three sentences plagiarize parts of the third paragraph.
D The three sentences paraphrase the content of the third paragraph.