The task
Students were asked to read and respond to a newspaper article. They were
asked to pay particular attention to the way the articles were written
and the implications underlying the arguments.
| Circumstances of performance This sample of student work was produced under the following conditions: | |
| alone | in a group |
| in class | as homework |
| with teacher feedback | with peer feedback |
| timed | opportunity for revision |
What the work shows
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Public Documents: The student critiques
public documents with an eye to strategies common in public discourse,
including:
• effective use of argument;
• use of the power of anecdote;
• anticipation of counter-claims;
• appeal to audiences both friendly and hostile to the position presented;
• use of emotionally laden words and imagery;
• citing of appropriate references or authorities.
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This
work sample illustrates a standard-setting performance for the following
part of the standards:
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Public Documents: Critique public documents. |
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The student
identified certain aspects of the argument being considered and
responded responsibly, stating agreement with two of the aspects,
but not the third.
The student
made use of emotionally charged words and imagery to present a counter-argument.
The work
appeals to both friendly and hostile audiences by clearly identifying
the point of disagreement and then discussing it in a reasonable
manner.