ECR- Starfish

Multiple Choice

Read the text in 5 minutes

• I read it and understood it!

• I need more time to read.

Open Ended

Make your plan in 5 minutes- Write it below in the space provided.

1. Look for keywords

2. What is it asking

3. list 2 details

4. Find evidence for each part

Read the article “Starfish.” Based on the information in the article, write a response to the following:

Explain how it is beneficial for starfish to have their eyes at the ends of their arms.

Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific evidence from the article to support your answer.

Remember to —

• clearly state your central idea

• organize your writing

• 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 —

• review the selection

• plan your response

• write your response

• revise and edit your response

Record your answer in the box provided.

Open Ended

Type your draft in 15 minutes.

Read the article “Starfish.” Based on the information in the article, write a response to the following:

Explain how it is beneficial for starfish to have their eyes at the ends of their arms.

Write a well-organized informational essay that uses specific evidence from the article to support your answer.

Remember to —

• clearly state your central idea

• organize your writing

• 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 —

• review the selection

• plan your response

• write your response

• revise and edit your response

Record your answer in the box provided.