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Open Ended

The details in paragraph 7 support the idea that–

Multiple Choice

What key idea do the details in the section "Putting Cursive In The Law" support?

• Two state senators are proposing a law to require cursive instruction in New Jersey.

• Two state senators proposed removing cursive instruction from every New Jersey classroom.

• Two state senators want to require cursive instruction through high school graduation.

• Two state senators successfully passed a law that immediately became effective.

Multiple Select

Which details from paragraphs 10–14 demonstrate reasons people support teaching cursive? Choose TWO that apply

• Cursive reduces a person's ability to react to visual cues and slows coordination.

• Cursive helps people read historical documents like the Declaration of Independence.

• Cursive lessons take time away from learning technology and typing.

• Cursive can improve spelling, writing skills, and patience.

Open Ended

In paragraph 18, the details support the idea that–

Multiple Choice

PART A: Which idea is supported by the details in paragraphs 19–22?

• Some students find cursive difficult while teachers balance handwriting and keyboarding instruction.

• All students prefer cursive over printing and refuse to type during lessons.

• The school has stopped teaching typing because cursive is more important.

• Students must turn in both printed and cursive versions of every assignment.

Multiple Select

PART B: Which TWO details from paragraphs 19–22 best support your answer to PART A?

(Select TWO that apply)

• “I feel like for me it takes longer, and it just hurts my hand,” said Shane, who is nine years old.

• “It’s like relaxing, and it’s a lot easier because you can just keep going,” said Lilly, another student.

• Durelli wants her class to know cursive by the end of the school year.

• Her students also spend time typing on computers during grammar and writing lessons.