Keeping in mind the historical focus of the above article, what is the basic structure of the writing? The article’s structure compares the modern shale drilling projects to the Gold Rush and the economic and environmental threats that America has to deal with. The article does not have a specific structure; it is only a list of events that regarding railroad workers. The article is structured through a cause and effect relationship explaining how the first organized railroad America led to larger transportation methods that extended to Canada and Mexico. The article is structured with a sequence of events pattern, describing events pertaining to the Union Pacific Railroad, starting with its earliest beginnings and ending with modern examples and future plans. Correct Answer: D Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies Reporting Category Standard RH.910.3 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Benchmark Number LAFS.910.RH.3.8 Benchmark Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text support the author’s claims. Also Assesses Not Applicable Item Types Selected Response, Short Response, Extended Response Cognitive Complexity Low, moderate, high Benchmark Students will analyze the claims/counterclaims presented in the text and present Clarifications evidence to support those claims/counterclaims. Content Limits Grade level appropriate informational text should include a specific organizational structure which students can determine, and accurately identify. Text Attributes Text should be informational with historical subject matter.
Keeping in mind the historical focus of the above article, what is the basic structure of the writing? The article’s structure compares the modern shale drilling projects to the Gold Rush and the economic and environmental threats that America has to deal with. The article does not have a specific structure; it is only a list of events that regarding railroad workers. The article is structured through a cause and effect relationship explaining how the first organized railroad America led to larger transportation methods that extended to Canada and Mexico. The article is structured with a sequence of events pattern, describing events pertaining to the Union Pacific Railroad, starting with its earliest beginnings and ending with modern examples and future plans. Correct Answer: D Reporting Category Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies Standard RH.910.3 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Benchmark Number LAFS.910.RH.3.8 Benchmark Assess the extent to which the reasoning and evidence in a text support the author’s claims. Also Assesses Not Applicable Item Types Selected Response, Short Response, Extended Response Cognitive Complexity Low, moderate, high Benchmark Clarifications Students will analyze the claims/counterclaims presented in the text and present evidence to support those claims/counterclaims. Content Limits Grade level appropriate informational text should include a specific organizational structure which students can determine, and accurately identify. Text Attributes Text should be informational with historical subject matter.
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