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Where in the Standards are Text-Based Questions ?


 * 80 to 90 percent of the reading standards require text-dependent analysis.


 * Questions that are text-dependent can only be answered correctly by close reading of the text. The evidence in the response comes directly from the text and does not depend on additional information from other sources.
 * // Justify to Satisfy //
 * // What is the author up to? //


 * Text-dependent questions assure knowledge from a specific text is clearly understood prior to leaping into synthesizing.


 * Text-dependent questions are not the same as recall questions


 * They require understanding that extends beyond recalling basic facts. The use of inference is an important skill for close reading.

Consider which of the following questions requires students to read text closely for text specific information:

Other examples of text-based questions: (from Dr. King's letter written while in Birmingham jail)
 * 1) How did Frederick Douglass’ ability to read contribute to his emotional struggle for freedom? Cite examples from the text to support your answer.
 * 2) In what ways does America represent the hope for freedom that lived in the heart of Frederick Douglass?
 * What does "My fellow clergymen" suggest about King and the letter he is writing?
 * Based on the first paragraph, what might you infer about the letter Martin received?
 * What are the three reasons Martin gives for being in jail and how is the evidence for each reason different?

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