11-12.RL.2
Description:
Determine two or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text to support thematic analysis.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
2A, 2C
Exemplars
2A: Determining Main Idea
2A: Determining Main Idea
Description:
Determining Main Idea and Themes
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:
No excerpt is available for this question.
Question:
What is the main idea of this selection?
- People with Tourette Syndrome need understanding and acceptance from friends, relatives, and the general public.
- Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder for which there are some medical treatments but no known cure.
- Children suffering from Tourette Syndrome should have a place to go to sympathize with one another.
- People with Tourette Syndrome can learn to control their repetitive movements and sounds.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
(Theme: relationships) Describe a character who struggled with society or family and how/if that struggle was resolved.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
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:
Certica Solutions