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Standard 2.0 Comprehension of Informational Text

Indicator 6. Read critically to evaluate informational text

Objective e. Identify and explain information not included in the text

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

Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Item

Read "Making a Mobile" and answer the following question.

Explain what information could be added to "Making a Mobile" to help the reader better understand the art of making mobiles. Use information from "Making a Mobile" in your explanation. Write your answer in your answer book.

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Resources for Objective 2.A.6.e:
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