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Standard 2.0 Comprehension of Informational Text

Indicator 6. Read critically to evaluate informational text

Objective b. Analyze changes or additions to the structure and text features that would make the text easier to understand

Selected Response Item
Read "Making a Mobile" and answer the following question.

Which of these changes would best help the reader understand the steps in "Making a Mobile"?

  1. Putting the first paragraph in a box
  2. Including a shopping list of materials
  3. Adding illustrations to show how each step is done
  4. Moving suggestions for other hanging pieces to the beginning
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Correct Answer:
C
Resources for Objective 2.A.6.b:
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