NY Next Generation ELA 2W7
The Standard
Recall and represent relevant information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students recall relevant experience information or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. They represent the answer clearly.
What Mastery Looks Like
- The student selects information that directly addresses the question and shows where it came from. The representation is accurate and understandable.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may include memorable but irrelevant details. They may mix personal recall with source facts without distinguishing them.
How to Assess It
- Give a question, one short source, and a related experience prompt. Ask students to represent a supported answer in words or a diagram.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Sort experience and source notes by relevance to a question.
Ask students which detail directly answers the question.
Play Relevant Information Match.
Answer a class question using observation and a provided text.
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