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ACCESS POINT (Less): RI.8.6.L. Given an informational text on a familiar topic, student will identify what action the author wants the reader to take.Requirements:Every performance task must have at least five unique items/questions. The five items must relate to five different topics. Source material must be an informational text with a clear purpose/point of view.In a multiple-choice item, a minimum of two answer choices must be provided.Restrictions: NoneItems/QuestionsTeacher direction: Here is an article about gum. Follow along as I read the text. As I read, think about what action the author wants the reader to take. (Read article to student.)GumAll 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. What does the author want the reader to do? A. Allow students to chew gum in school. B. Have more time at recess.Teacher direction: Here is an article about getting a wearing school uniforms. Follow along as I read the text. As I read, think about what action the author wants the reader to take. (Read article to student.)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. Our school should wear uniforms.What does the author want the reader to do? A. Have better clothes B. Wear school uniformsTeacher direction: Here is an article about getting a good night’s sleep. Follow along as I read the text. As I read, think about what action the author wants the reader to take. (Read article to student.)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.What does the author want the reader to do? A. Get a good night’s sleep. B. Do less homeworkTeacher direction: Here is an article about eating breakfast. Follow along as I read the text. As I read, think about what action the author wants the reader to take. (Read article to student.)BreakfastAll students should eat a healthy breakfast. Students who start their day off with breakfast do better in school. A healthy meal helps keep your body and brain in shape for learning.What does the author want the reader to do? A. Do not eat breakfast.B. Eat a healthy breakfast.Teacher direction: Here is an article about cell phones. Follow along as I read the text. As I read, think about what action the author wants the reader to take. (Read article to student.)Cell phonesStudents should be allowed to have cell phones in middle school. It is important for them to be able to call their parents when they are sick or need something. They should not have to go to the office to use the school phone.What does the author want the reader to do? A. Do not eat breakfast.B. Eat a healthy breakfast.Teacher direction: Here is an article about iPads. Follow along as I read the text. As I read, think about what action the author wants the reader to take. (Read article to 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.What does the author want the reader to do? A. Use iPad instead of textbooks.B. Use textbooks instead of iPads. ................
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