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Unit T4
Designing a Fair Test
Writing: New Nation's Olympic Trials
Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
Students write a response to a hypothetical situation to demonstrate their knowledge of the principles of fair tests.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Students apply their knowledge of conducting fair tests while using an authoritative stance and academic language.
Teacher Tune-ups
Teaching Notes
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW
- Introduce writing prompt (5 min)
- Students write (25 min)
Introduce writing prompt (5 minutes)
Distribute or project the writing prompt. Check for understanding and take clarifying questions.
Examine the quotation below.
"Many other countries select their Olympic athletes based on a variety of factors, including their record over the previous year. The United States Olympic Track Team is selected using only the results of a single meet called the Olympic Trials. It’s a ‘do or die’ situation for the athletes."
The new nation of Vocabulandia has decided to send a team to the Olympic Games. Make a recommendation about how Vocabulandia should select athletes based on what you know about fair tests.
Students write (25 minutes)
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