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Standard 2.0 Comprehension of Informational Text

Indicator 4. Determine important ideas and messages in informational texts

Objective a. Identify and explain the author's/text's purpose and intended audience

Assessment limit: Purpose of the author or the text or a portion of the text

Selected Response Item
Read "Chinese Almond Cookies" and answer the following question.

The author includes the introduction in order to tell

  1. about the regions of China
  2. where the cookies came from
  3. about Chinese immigrants
  4. how to serve afternoon tea
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Correct Answer:
B
Resources for Objective 2.A.4.a:
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