Stack L "Should Homework Count?"

What is the claim the author makes in the text?

• Homework should count.

• Homework should be a bonus.

• Homework should not count.

• Homework is helpful for grades.

Select two pieces of evidence that support the author’s claim.

• They don’t get credit for good behavior or class participation.

• Many kids do well in school by raising their hands when the teacher asks a question.

• Instead, they are graded on what they know and what they have learned.

• The usual way of grading can cover up failure.

• They tell parents if work is not complete, they can use homework as a backup grade.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the Central Idea of 'Should Homework Count?'

• A change in the way grading happens decreases test scores.

• A change in the way grading happens will make it easier for teachers.

• Grading should remain as it is and no changes should be implemented.

• A change to the way grading happens can show you what students really know.

Select three relevant details that would be included in a summary of this text.

• Many kids do well in school just by raising their hands every time the teacher asks a question.

• 'But when they are tested on what they know, it's a problem,' she said.

• Instead, homework is seen as something that helps the students learn a subject.

• Instead, they are graded on what they know and what they have learned and how well they do their work.

• The new grading lets parents and teachers really know how students are doing.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the most accurate summary of this text?

• Students were having low class grades and low test scores at Lincoln Elementary. The old system allowed teachers to use homework as a grade. The school kept that system and started more classwork practice. Adding more class practice increased test scores.

• Students were having good class grades but low test scores at Lincoln Elementary. The old system allowed teachers to use homework as a grade. The new system stopped teachers from using homework as a grade. The new system proved that homework does not show what students know and learn.

• Students were having good class grades but low test scores at Lincoln Elementary. The new system allowed teachers to use homework as a grade. The old system stopped teachers from using homework as a grade. The new system proved that homework does help students increase class grades.

• Students were having low class grades and low test scores at Lincoln Elementary. Teachers and parents decided to use only state test scores to determine student grades. The new system proved that homework does not show what students know and learn.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the meaning of the word powerful as it is used in the sentence?

• The study of power

• Made with power

• Not powerful

• Full of power

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4