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ACCESS POINT (Less): RI.8.9.L. Student will identify a detail that supports an author’s argument in a text.Requirements:Every performance task must have at least five unique items/questions. The five items can relate to one text or to multiple texts. Source material must be an informational text that supports an author’s argument.In a multiple-choice item, a minimum of two answer choices must be provided.Restrictions: NoneItems/QuestionsTeacher direction: The author of this article argues that students should wear school uniforms. Follow along as I read the article. As I read, think about a detail from the text that supports the author’s argument that students should wear school uniforms.UniformsI think wearing school uniforms is a good idea. Wearing uniforms would save money. Uniforms are cheaper than many regular clothes. School uniforms also encourage school spirit. They make everyone feel comfortable. Which detail in the article supports the argument that students should wear school uniforms?A. Uniforms are expensive.B. Uniforms encourage school spirit.Teacher direction: The author of this article argues that students should be allowed to chew gum in school. Follow along as I read the article. As I read, think about a detail from the text that supports the author’s argument that students should be allowed to chew gum in school.Gum in SchoolAll students should be allowed to chew gum in school. Scientists have discovered that chewing gum can help learning. The scientists learned that students who chewed gum could concentrate longer. Students even earned better grades. Which detail in the article supports the argument that students should be allowed to chew gum in school? A. Chewing gum helps students concentrate.B. Chewing gum is messy.Teacher direction: The author of this article argues that students should get 9 hours of sleep. Follow along as I read the article. As I read, think about a detail from the text that supports the author’s argument that students should get 9 hours of sleep every night. Good NightStudies have shown that middle school students should have at least 9 hours of sleep. Students who have a good night sleep are able to stay awake at school, concentrate on assignments, and get better grades. We should all get a good night’s sleep.Which detail in the article supports the argument that students should get 9 hours of sleep?A. A good night’s sleep allows students to watch more TV.B. A good night’s sleep helps students stay awake at school.Teacher direction: The author of this article argues that students should be able to use their cell phones at school. Follow along as I read the article. As I read, think about a detail from the text which supports the argument that students should be able to have cell phones at school. Cell PhonesStudents should be allowed to use cell phones in school. Most cell phones are mini computers. Students can use these to look up information for school assignments. Students can also use the phones to have anonymous class discussions with the teacher.Which detail in the article supports the argument that students should be able to have cell phones at school?A. Students can use cell phones to have discussions with teacher.B. Students need cell phones to call home to be picked up after school.Teacher direction: The author of this article argues that students should be given iPads. Follow along as I read the article. As I read, think about a detail from the text which supports the argument that students should be given iPads. (Read the article to the student.)iPadsStudents should be given iPads instead of curriculum books. Books are expensive for schools to buy and the information is not always up to date. If students had iPads they would always have the most up to date and accurate information. Highlight one detail in the article that supports the idea that students should be given iPads. ................
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