RI.MC.5.1
Description:
Determine meaning and develop logical interpretations by making predictions, inferring, drawing conclusions, analyzing, synthesizing, providing evidence and investigating multiple interpretations.
Cite significant textual evidence in order to articulate explicit meanings and meanings that can be inferred from the text; identify multiple supported interpretations.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
2B, 3A, 3C
Exemplars
2B: Analyzing Relative Importance
2B: Analyzing Relative Importance
Description:
Determining Relative Importance
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
I-17
I-17
Grade level: 9
Word count: 2235 words
Author: Nancy McCloskey
Synopsis: The discovery of the structure of DNA has helped people learn about their heritage.
Excerpt:
Decker realized that the project was a good way to teach students about DNA and human migration, and to change their perspective on race. "By giving students this information, tangible evidence, it changes their attitudes on diversity," said Decker. "It brings history to life."
Question:
According to Professor Decker, what was the most important benefit of teaching his students about DNA?
- giving them a new perspective on racial diversity
- increasing their knowledge of animal migration
- inspiring them to pursue careers in science
- providing information about life in ancient times
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
When reading for information, why is it important to concentrate on the most important facts? Give an example from your social studies or science textbook of how you would do this.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
3A: Predicting Outcomes
3A: Predicting Outcomes
Description:
Predicting Outcomes
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
I-1
I-1
Grade level: 9
Word count: 1740 words
Author: Peter Kupfer
Synopsis: Many bright minds came together to make the new Bay Bridge in San Francisco a technological wonder.
Excerpt:
The state of California has designated the bridge a "lifeline" structure. What that means is that just surviving a major earthquake without tumbling into the bay is not sufficient. Within a few hours of a big quake, the bridge should be usable by emergency vehicles rushing to provide aid to stricken residents. "There will be damage (in a major quake)," said Nader, "but the damage will be repairable, and the bridge should be quickly returned to service."
Question:
If an earthquake were to hit San Francisco, the new Bay Bridge probably
- would have minor damage.
- would be irreparably damaged.
- would have major damage.
- would have no damage.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Use a selection you have read to finish this statement: "If only (a character) had done (this action) instead of (this action), then (make a prediction about what might have happened)." Use details from the selection to illustrate and support your prediction.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
3C: Analyzing Cause/Effect
3C: Analyzing Cause/Effect
Description:
Analyzing Cause and Effect
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
I-4
I-4
Grade level: 9
Word count: 1787 words
Author: Patrick Henry
Synopsis: A passionate speaker stirs his audience to make a historical decision.
Excerpt:
Not long after that, Henry won a fight with the British governor of the colony, Lord Dunsmore, over the return of a large amount of the Virginia troop's gunpowder that the governor had sent to a British ship. The Governor felt the British would be safer if the gunpowder was away from the reach of the troops, but Henry challenged the Governor, who ended up making a large payment to the troops for the gunpowder he had taken.
Question:
Why did Lord Dunsmore transport the troop's gunpowder to a ship offshore?
- He was afraid the troops would use it against the British.
- He planned to store it in a dry place so it would not be ruined.
- He wanted to inspect it before returning it to the troops.
- He was planning to pay the troops a good price for it.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Describe the cause and effect relationship in a selection you read.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions