ECOMP 6102: Writing Essay Questions

1. Use your Test Blueprint to write three (3) Essay Questions that engage students in reasoning.

2. Identify the type(s) of reasoning your students will be required to use to answer each of these questions. Identify all the different types of reasoning students will have to use to answer each of the questions you wrote.

3. Place your Essay Questions in the word document.

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Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-14)
5. Evaluate digital resources to determine the credibility of the author and publisher and the timeliness and accuracy of the content. (3)

Content	Knowledge & Understanding	Deductive Reasoning	Evaluative Reasoning	Total
Credibility	10	15	15	40
Timeliness	10	20	20	50
Accuracy	15	20	20	55
Total	35	55	55	145_

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Essay Question #1 (classification, deductive reasoning):
In class we talked about what a domain is and what it can tell you about whether a website, and the information it contains, can be trusted. Using the set of domain names provided, organize them into a list from least to most trustworthy. Explain your rationale for the ordering of your list.

Essay Question #2: (analysis, evaluation)
During the course of this activity, we looked at four websites and tried to determine if the information they provided could be trusted. Evaluate the content of the Tree Octopus website and determine if you would recommend this website be added to the school library as a resource for students. In your argument, think about our discussions about timeliness of information and if the content provided appears realistic.

Essay Question #3: (evaluation, knowledge & understanding)
After describing your latest school assignment to your family, your older sibling comes to you and with a sneaky sort of smile, recommends this website that will answer any questions that your teacher may ask of you. Before you base your entire project on this website, describe what you would look for to determine if the website is trustworthy or not. Discuss what items would make you more likely to trust the website and what items would make you begin to doubt its credibility.