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Standard 2.0 Comprehension of Informational Text

Indicator 4. Analyze important ideas and messages in informational texts

Objective i. Connect the text to prior knowledge or experience

Assessment limit: Prior knowledge that clarifies, extends, or challenges the ideas in the text or a portion of the text

Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Item
Read the story 'Wang Yani' and answer the following question.

Think about one of Wang Yani's qualities. Explain how someone you know or have read about also has that quality. Use information from the article to support your answer.

Write your answer on your answer document.

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