Reporting Category Research & Inquiry Standard Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Benchmark Number LACC.910.WHST.3.9 Benchmark Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Also Assesses LACC.910.RH.2.4 Item Types Selected response, answer, Extended Response Benchmark Clarifications Require response to draw conclusion or outcomes based on text Content Limits Be sure to base on text and not image for this standard. Stimulus Attribute Text (primary and secondary sources as well as news print, multi-media) Content Focus None specified Sample Item “It can hardly be argued that either students or teachers shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the school house gate.” Tinker v Des Moines, 1969 In what way does the Tinker v Des Moines Supreme Court decision supports the Constitutional rights of students today? A. Schools can no longer censor publications. B. Schools cannot restrict speeches at a school sponsored events. C. Students can express their political beliefs through symbolic speech that does not disrupt the educational environment. D. Students cannot express their political beliefs through posters and websites. Answer Key: C Reporting Category Research & Inquiry Standard Benchmark Number SS.912.A.1.2 Benchmark Utilize a variety of primary and secondary sources to identify author, historical significance, audience, and authenticity to understand a historical period. Also Assesses LACC.910.RH.2.4, LACC.910.RH.3.9, SS.912.W.1.3 Item Types Selected response or Short answer
Benchmark Number SS.912.C.2.8 Benchmark Analyze the impact of citizen participation as a means of achieving political and social change. Also Assesses SS.912.C.2.3, SS.912.W.1.3 Item Selected response or Short answer Benchmark Clarifications Students will defend concepts of social change and political to affect social change. Content Limits Items will not require students to make judgments to rank methods of participation. Stimulus Attribute Primary and secondary source documents related to social change/reform movements and their impacts on society. Federal and state laws that impact societal values in the country. Current events such as ban on food products, breastfeeding, marriage laws, etc. Content These items are given in addition to those found in the standards, benchmarks, and benchmark clarifications. Additional items may include, but are not limited to, the following: social class, equality, social structure. Sample Item What action could a neighborhood group take to improve public safety and security in their community without being required to have state or federal government approval? A. Require a background check for all people moving into the town. B. Have “random” homes searched for evidence of illegal activities. C. Develop a neighborhood watch program. D. Maintain a public web site with the names of individuals suspected of being criminals. Answer Key: C Reporting Category Roles, Rights, and Responsibilities of US Citizens Standard Benchmark Number SS.912.C.2.9 Benchmark Identify the expansion of civil rights and liberties by examining the principles contained in primary documents. Also Assesses SS.912.W.1.3 Item Types Selected response or Short answer Benchmark Clarifications Students will infer the civil rights and liberties gained through writings and documents addressing such issues. Content Limits None Specified