W.8

Description: Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; and integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Maps to Reading Plus skills: 2C

Exemplars

2C: Summarizing

2C: Summarizing

Description: Summarizing

SeeReader
✓ standard met

Selection: J-14

J-14

Grade level: 10
Word count: 2066 words
Author: Suzanne Schmaeling
Synopsis: The search for alternative fuels heats up as sources of fossil fuels dwindle.
Excerpt: Americans were greatly affected by the oil embargo of the 1970s, when a group of oil-exporting countries agreed to curtail oil production and shipment. Prices at American gas pumps jumped, which had a dramatically negative effect on the U.S. economy.

Question: America's dependence on foreign energy sources
  1. is potentially devastating to the U.S. economy.
  2. helps foster positive diplomatic relations between nations.
  3. was a problem, but no longer threatens U.S. industries.
  4. has insignificant implications for growing businesses.

Writing
✓ standard met

Writing prompt: Create a news report based on a selection you have read. Report facts from the selection as well as additional facts you researched from reputable sources.

Evaluator

Organization: Certica Solutions