FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Lesson Four Writing Prompt

 

Follow the steps below to read and evaluate Passage C for accuracy and adequacy of the information presented.

 

Re-read the passage as necessary, and identify its main idea. Then record details from the passage that support that main idea.

 

Put a star or stars beside the most important details(s).

 

Put a question mark beside any details that contradict information presented in Passages A and/or B.

 

Answer the questions below:

 

Is the information presented in this passage accurate? What clues in the passage may suggest that it is accurate?

 

 

 

Does any information presented in this passage contradict information presented in either of the other two passages? If so, what and which passage? Which passage do you think is most accurate and why?

 

 

 

Explain whether this passage has adequate information to support its main idea and why you think that.