What might the Research

portion of the PARCC test look

like?

All we know is that it will be something like the middle part of the practice test.

Sooo let’s look at it.

The first thing we know is that there were two articles and one video centered around one central idea.• The Stripes Will Survive

• Zoos Go Wild

• Behind the Scenes at the National Zoo

You had to read an article and answer questions; read another article and answer questions. Then watch a video and answer questions.

This wasn’t too hard. These questions for the most part were easier than the questions in the literary analysis portion.

My Scribbles: I took notes as I read each article.

First Question

The word plight was a spelling word, so that was pretty easy.

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We talked about these strategies in class, so this should have been fairly obvious.

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This question was not too difficult either.

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I’m going to guess that most of you knew the word endangered.

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And this wasn’t too hard.

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This question was not too hard to figure out.

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I’m pretty sure terrain was a spelling word, too. If you didn’t remember, you probably had to go back to the video, but the pictures should have been a clue.

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This question was a little higher level. Look over it. You will probably have a similar question on the real test.

contribute to the development

add to the growth

Next QuestionCentral idea/support

Central idea is the term they will use on the test for main idea. I didn’t think this question too hard. My scribbles helped a lot with this one.

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The ESSAY!

Honestly. I thought this essay was really hard. So I’ll share my way of figuring it out and see if that helps you.

Taming t

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First of all, I know that everyone has different learning styles, but I am very visual. I have to see it. You know, “ducks in a row” and all that. So I divided my scratch paper into three sections and scribbled notes as I read. You might be able to do the same thing by highlighting. This is just what worked for me. By the way, looking at my notes, I got every multiple choice question correct, and I am not the best multiple-choice test answerer.

My Scribbles

I typed it up so you could read it.

Here we go: The Essay

Question/Prompt

You have read two texts and viewed one video that

claim that the role of zoos is to protect animals.

Write an essay that compares and contrasts the

evidence each source uses to support this claim.

Be sure to use evidence from all three sources to

support your response.

Question/Prompt

You have read two texts and viewed one video that

claim that the role of zoos is to protect animals.

Write an essay that compares and contrasts the

evidence each source uses to support this claim.

Be sure to use evidence from all three sources to

support your response.

What do they want me to write about?

You have read two texts and viewed one video that claim that the role

of zoos is to protect animals. Write an essay that compares and

contrasts the evidence each source uses to support this claim. Be sure

to use evidence from all three sources to support your response.

THESIS STATEMENT: PARAGRAPH 1

The purpose of this is essay is to compare and contrast the evidence in the two texts and video to support the claim that the role of zoos is to protect animals.

You have read two texts and viewed one video that claim that the role

of zoos is to protect animals. Write an essay that compares and

contrasts the evidence each source uses to support this claim. Be sure

to use evidence from all three sources to support your response.

Intro: PARAGRAPH 2 Compare the evidence

There are ways the three genres are alike in supporting the claim that the role of

zoos is to protect animals. First, each begins with an anecdote about specific

animals-Siberian tigers Danya and Dasha, a gorilla named Willie, and lions with

cubs. Second, all the habitats in which the animals thrived were natural habitats

modeled after the way the animals would live in the wild. The tigers in Cleveland

had a similar climate to their native Siberia. Willie became more "gorilla-like" when

he was released from his cage and allowed to roam more freely. The lions and cubs

were free to roam in an area that was circled by a moat to allow them to be raised

in a more natural environment.

You have read two texts and viewed one video that claim that the role

of zoos is to protect animals. Write an essay that compares and

contrasts the evidence each source uses to support this claim. Be sure

to use evidence from all three sources to support your response.

Support: PARAGRAPH 3

On the other hand, each article has differences. Besides the obvious contrasts, different

animals - tigers, gorillas, lions, and different zoos-Cleveland, Atlanta, National Zoo, there

are other differences. For example, the tiger article expresses concern for the extinction

of the Balinese, Caspian, and Javan tigers and the importance of trying to save the

remaining Siberian tigers in the wild and in captivity. However , the gorilla article

emphasizes the importance of allowing animals to live in a natural habitat and shares the

history of Hagenbeck's "novel idea of allowing animals to move about freely in large

open spaces." Then, the video emphasizes the breeding of lions in a natural

environment, allowing the mother to take care of her cubs which is the best way for cubs

to be raised.

You have read two texts and viewed one video that claim that the role

of zoos is to protect animals. Write an essay that compares and

contrasts the evidence each source uses to support this claim. Be sure

to use evidence from all three sources to support your response.

Conclusion: PARAGRAPH 4

In conclusion, even though the two texts and videos have differences, all present much

evidence to support the claim that zoos protect animals as their major role.

The purpose of this is essay is to compare and contrast the evidence in the two texts and

video to support the claim that the role of zoos is to protect animals.

First, here are ways the three genres are alike in supporting the claim that the role of zoos is to protect animals. To begin with,

each introduces the content with an anecdote about specific animals-Siberian tigers Danya and Dasha, a gorilla named

Willie, and lions with cubs. Second, all the habitats in which the animals thrived were natural habitats modeled after the way

the animals would live in the wild. The tigers in Cleveland had a similar climate to their native Siberia. Willie became more

"gorilla-like" when he was released from his cage and allowed to roam more freely. The lions and cubs were free to roam in an

area that was circled by a moat to allow them to be raised in a more natural environment.

On the other hand, each article has differences. Besides the obvious contrasts, different animals - tigers, gorillas, lions, and

different zoos-Cleveland, Atlanta, National Zoo, there are other differences. For example, the tiger article expresses concern

for the extinction of the Balinese, Caspian, and Javan tigers and the importance of trying to save the remaining Siberian tigers

in the wild and in captivity. However , the gorilla article emphasizes the importance of allowing animals to live in a natural

habitat and shares the history of Hagenbeck's "novel idea of allowing animals to move about freely in large open spaces."

Then, the video emphasizes the breeding of lions in a natural environment, allowing the mother to take care of her cubs

which is the best way for cubs to be raised.

In conclusion, even though the two texts and videos have differences, all present much evidence to support the claim that

zoos protect animals as their major role.

Together we’ll tame the test monster!