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7.32 Two Authors, One Topic Worksheet

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Two Authors, One Topic - Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations by emphasizing different evidence and interpretations. (CCSS RI.7.9; TX TEKS §110.23(b)(8)(E); FL ELA.7.R.3.3; VA 7.RI.3(B); NY 7R9; GA ELAGSE7RI9)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Which additional data would most directly test both authors’ claims?

AA copy of last year’s budget with no connection to the pilot.

BA photo of the area affected by the plan.

CA list of opinions collected at a single town meeting.

DA study that tracks the same measures before and after the plan while controlling for outside changes (season, participation, other policy changes).

Solution & Explanation:Correct answer: D. Because the debate is about what the results mean, the best next evidence would test causation and rule out confounding factors. The correct choice is supported by the detail "A study that tracks the same measures before and after the plan while controlling...". This row’s supporting detail is "A study that tracks the same measures before and after the plan while...". Here, the explanation applies to the task "Which additional data would most directly test both authors’ claims?" and the answer detail "A study that tracks the same measures before and after the plan while controlling for outside...". In question 100, the supporting context is "Passage 1 (Author A): In a community forum post, Zoe Rossi, a community health worker in Silverfalls, argues...".

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Which critique best identifies a weakness in Author B’s reasoning?

AAuthor B highlights possible negatives but does not show how likely they are, which can exaggerate the risk.

BAuthor B uses too many statistics and ignores human experiences.

CAuthor B proves the plan works because one person liked it.

DAuthor A commits a fallacy by refusing to name the town.

Solution & Explanation:Correct answer: A. Author B’s framing leans toward worst-case outcomes. A strong critique notes the missing step: evidence about likelihood, not just possibility. The correct choice is supported by the detail "Author B highlights possible negatives but does not show how likely they are, which...". This row’s supporting detail is "Author B highlights possible negatives but does not show how likely they are...". Here, the explanation applies to the task "Which critique best identifies a weakness in Author B’s reasoning?" and the answer detail "Author B highlights possible negatives but does not show how likely they are, which can exaggerate...". In question 99, the supporting context is "Passage 1 (Author A): In a school board memo, Marco Lopez, a city finance officer in Oakpark, argues that the...".

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Which option names the biggest reasoning problem in Author B’s argument?

AAuthor B proves the plan works because one person liked it.

BAuthor B highlights possible negatives but does not show how likely they are, which can exaggerate the risk.

CAuthor B uses too many statistics and ignores human experiences.

DAuthor A commits a fallacy by refusing to name the town.

Solution & Explanation:Correct answer: B. Author B’s framing leans toward worst-case outcomes. A strong critique notes the missing step: evidence about likelihood, not just possibility.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 7 English students. It aligns with educational standard RI.7.9 (Analyze how two or more authors present the same topic with different emphases or evidence.).