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Standard 2.0 Comprehension of Informational Text

Indicator 6. Read critically to evaluate informational text

Objective d. Analyze the author's argument or position for clarity and/or bias

Assessment limit: Evidence of opposing points of view

Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Item
Read these articles about a secret language, 'Codetalking' and 'The Navajo'. Then answer the following.

Which article more effectively expresses the author's attitude toward the Code Talkers? In your response use information from the article that supports your answer. Write your answer on your answer document.

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