Extended Constructed Response:
Read the excerpt from “Which Animals Understand Humans Best?” and the excerpt from The One and Only Ivan.
Based on the information in both excerpts, write a response to the following:
Explain how Koko and Ivan are different in the way they interact with humans.
Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific evidence from both texts to support your answer.
• clearly state your central idea
• develop your ideas in detail
• use evidence from the selection in your response
• use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar
Manage your time carefully so that you can —
• revise and edit your response
Record your response in the space provided.
