Culturally Responsive Assessment: Newsela Formative Civic Engagement - NYS Teacher | Library

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Read this sentence from the section “Civic Engagement Definition.” The success of civic engagement activities depends on the tendency of people to consider themselves to be an integral part of society and therefore view problems facing society to be at least partly their own. Which sentence from the article BEST supports this idea?

The freedom of citizens to participate in the formation and procedures of their government through the electoral process is the foundation of democracy.

Since Benjamin Franklin formed the first volunteer fire department in 1736, volunteerism has been a hallmark of civic engagement in America.

Advocating for the civil and economic rights of Black Americans, the march grew from a swelling tide of grassroots support and outrage over racial inequality.

The goal is to instill in young people an understanding of how taking action—civic participation—is critical to citizenship in America.

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Which claim does the author support the LEAST?

People who are civically engaged are more likely to vote in elections.

People who are civically engaged can make a big impact on a community.

States are offering education to instill a sense of civic engagement in students.

Communities have benefited from people who are committed to civic engagement.

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What purpose is served by including examples in the article of civic engagement success stories from history?

to illustrate important events from U.S. history

to show that getting involved in current issues can make a big impact

to demonstrate that civic engagement will result in big changes in society

to describe how volunteering is an effective way to become civically engaged

CI

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How effective is the first paragraph at engaging the reader in the idea of civic engagement? Why?

It is not effective because it could have listed many more issues of public concern to help the reader understand the term more thoroughly.

It is not effective because it only defines the term rather than illustrating the positive impact of civic engagement that would hook the reader.

It is effective because homelessness and pollution are the main concerns in many communities, and therefore will engage the reader in the topic.

It is effective because it highlights the political motivations of people who choose to become engaged in their communities.