Test Talk: Argumentative

Test Talk: Argumentative

Using: A New Type of Park for Medway

Readers interpret the unique language of formal assessments and use strategies to answer test format questions.

At Metcalf, we use TARP.

TARP

See the TARP bookmark for a reminder of what TARP means.

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: What is one thing you should make sure you do in the "T - Think" step of TARP? (not in order)

• predict

• answer the question

• begin reading

• look at pictures

• read title and/or first sentence

Multiple Choice

Choose all that apply: Which of the following should you NOT do when you are in the "P- Prove and Evaluate" step of TARP?

• go back and find evidence in the text each time

• circle the first answer that sounds right

• underline key words in the question

• justify your answer

Stop here: Read "A New Kind of Park for Medway"

Follow the TARP Strategy with me. When you are done, we will work together to answer questions about the passage. When we get to the questions, we will discuss what the question is asking, and go back to the text to help us choose the best answer.

Multiple Choice

What is the author's primary purpose in writing the letter?

• To explain why dogs are better behaved if they are used to being around people

• to share information about a potential volunteer opportunity at the Medway dog park.

• to suggest that many dog owners do not give their pets an opportunity to exercise

• to convince the town council that the citizens of Medway would benefit from a dog park

Multiple Choice

How does the author try to convince people that the entire community will benefit from a dog park?

• he includes the advantages of a dog park for people who do not have pets.

• he restates the fact that the town has a law requiring dogs to be leashed.

• he mentions that dog owners should have a fence around their yard for their dog.

• he proves that most dog owners feel that their dog is safer on a leash.

Multiple Choice

How does the comparison in paragraph 5 support the author's main argument?

• It suggests that people should avoid approaching a dog they have not met before.

• It reveals that most dogs act in a similar way when encountering new people or animals.

• It demonstrates that most dog owners prefer to have their dogs behave in a friendly way.

• It explains that spending time at a dog park can have a positive effect on the behavior of dogs.