School Improvement in Maryland

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Selected Response Item for Grade 7

Standard 2.0 Comprehension of Informational Text

Topic A. Comprehension of Informational Text

Indicator 6. Read critically to evaluate informational text

Objective e. Analyze additional information that would clarify or strengthen the author's argument or viewpoint

Assessment limit: Information that would enhance or clarify the reader's understanding of the main idea of the text or a portion of the text

Read "Tackling the Trash" and answer the following question.

What could the author have done to explain why Chad was so successful at raising money for his project?

  1. Provide a picture of the used houseboat that was named "The Miracle"
  2. Describe the cities where Chad hosted his community-wide cleanup days
  3. Include direct quotations from people who donated money for the clean-up
  4. List the community groups and organizations Chad approached to ask for donations

Correct Answer
C. Include direct quotations from people who donated money for the clean-up
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