Thomas Clarkson
This is Thomas Clarkson's chest of artifacts that can be viewed at the Wisbech and Fenland Museum in England. This photo is credited to Sarah Cousins. Click the picture to go to the museum's website!
Short Text:
Your response should be approximately one paragraph. You are answering a question based on informational text you read.
How will this be scored?
2 points
The response:
- Gives sufficient evidence of the ability to make a clear inference/draw a conclusion
- Includes specific examples/details that make clear reference to the text
- Adequately explains inference/conclusion with clearly relevant information based on the text
1 point
The response:
- Gives limited evidence of the ability to make an inference/draw a conclusion
- Includes vague/limited examples/details that make reference to the text
- Provides a limited explanation of the inference/conclusion with vague/limited information based on the text
0 points
The response:
- Gives no evidence of the ability to make an inference/draw a conclusion
Question to Ponder:
William is offered the gift of Mr. Gore's collection to be a keeper of history. However, he takes a moment to consider whether or not he should accept this tremendous gift.
Why would he do that? Explain.
Stem Starters:
You may want to consider starting your response using one of these stems. You do not have to do so, but they are here to help you if you need them.
William was offered…
William's hesitation…
When William was…
Upon hearing the offer _____________ because…