CC.1.3.11-12.A
Description:
Determine and analyze the relationship between two or more themes or central ideas of a text, including the development and interaction of the themes; provide an objective summary of the text.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
2C
Exemplars
2C: Summarizing
2C: Summarizing
Description:
Summarizing
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
K-11
K-11
Grade level: 11
Word count: 2375 words
Author: Diane Lang
Synopsis: Acceptance and compassion go a long way in helping people with Tourette Syndrome.
Excerpt:
"This year I had the awesome opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., and undergo training as a TS Youth Ambassador. I thought I was shy, but the training motivated me to voice my cause. Currently, I speak to students throughout the state spreading the word about Tourette Syndrome and urging its acceptance as a medical condition. I encourage you to someday become Youth Ambassadors, educating others and inspiring open-mindedness in your communities.
Question:
What does this selection tell you about the Tourette Syndrome Youth Ambassador Program?
- Ambassadors encourage patience and understanding when interacting with people who have TS.
- Ambassadors develop outgoing personalities, even when they had been shy.
- Ambassadors spread information about research studies that are trying to develop a cure for TS.
- Ambassadors work at camps and other institutions to help people with TS understand their condition.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Imagine you are an attorney. Prepare a summation of a selection you have read to present to a jury for deliberation.
Evaluator
Organization:
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