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A three-part assessment challenges scholars to write opinion essays covering the topic of the student council. After reading three passages, writers complete a chart, work with peers to complete a mini-research project, answer comprehension questions, and summarize texts.
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Instructional Ideas
- If your school has a student council, invite members to speak to your class about their different roles
- Create homogenous groups—encrouage pupils to assist one another as needed
- Provide highlighters for class members to use while reading to make responding to the text easier
Classroom Considerations
- The test booklet is 17 pages long
- The exam's duration may vary depending on how many parts and tasks you complete in one period
Pros
- Includes a planning exercise to guide writing
- Comes with an additional writing activity for early finishers
- A Teacher Guide provides thorough description and rubrics
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- None