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Sample Assessments: Each sample assessment item gives an idea of how an assessment item on the MSA might be presented. The items appropriately measure the content of the State Curriculum and may be formatted similarly to those appearing on the MSA; however, these are sample items only and have not appeared on any MSA form. |
Standard 2.0 Comprehension of Informational Text |
Indicator 4. Determine and analyze important ideas and messages in informational texts |
Objective d. Summarize or paraphrase |
Assessment limit: The text or a portion of the text |
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After reading the article, Fly High, Bessie Coleman, answer the following question.
Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of the article. High above the airfield, a pilot had just finished carving a crisp figure eight in the air. Which of these statements is the best paraphrase of this sentence?
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Read the article titled 'A Brick to Cuddle Up To' and answer the following questions. Circle the letter of the correct answer.
Read this sentence from paragraph 8 of the article. A blanket draped from chairs for privacy also let the fire's warmth surround the bather. Which of these is the best paraphrase of this sentence?
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