Original PromptUsing the following standards (7.T.T.2.a Expository techniques- main ideas, facts, stats, key details, text features, closure
7.T.T.2.b Two+ authors present info on the same topic in different ways
7.T.T.2.d Apply/write/construct expository texts
7.T.RA.2.a Locate evidence, cite with author, title, website name, pg #, and pub. year
7.T.RA.2.b Analyze sources for credibility & reliability
7.T.RA.2.c Cite (apply) using correct standard format
7.T.SS.1.a Impact, meaning, and purpose of text struc...
This resource focuses on analyzing expository texts, particularly related to the value of childhood toys as collectibles. It outlines learning objectives centered around identifying text features, comparing information, and constructing an expository text with proper citations. The reading material discusses the significant market values of toys like die-cast vehicles, action figures, and trading cards, illustrating how market demand and conditions contribute to their financial worth. Students are encouraged to explore the credibility of sources, analyze how information is structured, and use statistics effectively. The document includes various tasks such as evidence location, citation practices, comparison of sources, and writing an informational text about collectibles, aiming to enhance students' analytical and writing skills in expository formats.