Reporting Research & Inquiry Category Standard Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Benchmark LACC.910.WHST.3.9 Number Benchmark Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Also LACC.910.RH.2.4 Assesses Item Types Selected response, answer, Extended Response Benchmark Require response to draw conclusion or outcomes based on text Clarifications Content Be sure to base on text and not image for this standard. Limits Stimulus Text (primary and secondary sources as well as news print, multi-media) Attribute None specified Content Focus Sample Item can hardly be argued that either students or teachers shed their constitutional “It rights to freedom of speech or expression at the school house gate.” Tinker v Des Moines, 1969 In what way does the Tinker v Des Moines Supreme Court decision supports the Constitutional rights of students today? A. Schools can no longer censor publications. B. Schools cannot restrict speeches at a school sponsored events. C. Students can express their political beliefs through symbolic speech that does not disrupt the educational environment. D. Students cannot express their political beliefs through posters and websites. Answer Key: C Reporting Research & Inquiry Category Standard Benchmark SS.912.A.1.2 Number Benchmark Utilize a variety of primary and secondary sources to identify author, historical significance, audience, and authenticity to understand a historical period. Also LACC.910.RH.2.4, LACC.910.RH.3.9, SS.912.W.1.3 Assesses Item Types Selected response or Short answer
Reporting Category Research & Inquiry Standard Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Benchmark Number LACC.910.WHST.3.9 Benchmark Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Also Assesses LACC.910.RH.2.4 Item Types Selected response, answer, Extended Response Benchmark Clarifications Require response to draw conclusion or outcomes based on text Content Limits Be sure to base on text and not image for this standard. Stimulus Attribute Text (primary and secondary sources as well as news print, multi-media) Content Focus None specified Sample Item “It can hardly be argued that either students or teachers shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the school house gate.” Tinker v Des Moines, 1969 In what way does the Tinker v Des Moines Supreme Court decision supports the Constitutional rights of students today? A. Schools can no longer censor publications. B. Schools cannot restrict speeches at a school sponsored events. C. Students can express their political beliefs through symbolic speech that does not disrupt the educational environment. D. Students cannot express their political beliefs through posters and websites. Answer Key: C Reporting Category Research & Inquiry Standard Benchmark Number SS.912.A.1.2 Benchmark Utilize a variety of primary and secondary sources to identify author, historical significance, audience, and authenticity to understand a historical period. Also Assesses LACC.910.RH.2.4, LACC.910.RH.3.9, SS.912.W.1.3 Item Types Selected response or Short answer
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