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Standard 3.0 Comprehension of Literary Text

Indicator 6. Determine important ideas and messages in literary texts

Objective e. Identify and explain personal connections to the text

Assessment limit: Connections between personal experiences and the theme or main ideas

Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Item
Read "One Little Can" and answer the following question.

Choose one of Rachel's character traits. Explain how you or someone you know has that same trait. Use details from the story in your explanation. Write your answer in your answer book.

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