Standard #: LAFS.3.RI.3.8 (Archived Standard)

Test Item Specifications

Item Type(s): This benchmark may be assessed using: TM , EBSR , ST , MC item(s)
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Assessment Limits :
Items may ask the student to identify connections between sentences, paragraphs, or ideas. Items may ask the student to describe the type of connection used (comparison, cause/effect, first/second/third, etc.) and to identify examples within the text.
Text Types :
The items assessing this standard may be used with one or more grade-appropriate informational texts. Texts may vary in complexity.
Response Mechanisms :
The Enhanced Item Descriptions section on page 3 provides a list of Response Mechanisms that may be used to assess this standard (excluding the Editing Task Choice item type). The Sample Response Mechanisms may include, but are not limited to, the examples below.
Task Demand and Sample Response Mechanisms :

Task Demand
Describe the connection between particular sentences and paragraphs in a text.
Sample Response Mechanisms
Selectable Text 
• Requires the student to select words and phrases from the text to show the connection between different parts of the text. 
Multiple Choice 
• Requires the student to select from the options a description of the connections between different parts of the text. 
EBSR 
• Requires the student to select from the options a connection that exists between different parts of the text and to select words or phrases from the text that demonstrate this connection. 
Table Match 
• Requires the student to complete a table by matching particular lines, sentences, or paragraphs with descriptions of their logical connections.