Question 15

Students will write a paragraph with at least three supporting details to compare two characters from a given short story.

This objective aligns directly with the standard of making comparisons amongst the characters in a story, as it specifically asks students to compare two characters.

A) A writing assignment asking students to write a short story based on character descriptions

This option is incorrect because it focuses on creating a new short story rather than comparing characters. The objective emphasizes comparing two existing characters, which is not addressed in this assignment.

B) A presentation in which students describe the main characters for a particular short story

While this option involves discussing characters, it does not require students to make comparisons between them. The objective specifically calls for a comparative analysis, which is not fulfilled in merely describing characters.

C) A paragraph in which students identify characteristics of the main character of a short story

This choice is incorrect as it centers on identifying characteristics of a single character rather than comparing two characters. The objective requires a comparative approach, which this option does not satisfy.

D) A short essay in which students write about the differences in two short story characters

This option is correct as it directly involves comparing two characters, which aligns with the objective of writing a paragraph that includes supporting details for such comparisons. It meets the requirement of the standard by engaging students in a comparative analysis.

Conclusion

The correct answer, option D, effectively meets the educational objective of comparing two characters from a short story by allowing students to explore their differences in depth. Other options fail to address the comparative requirement, focusing instead on descriptions or singular character analysis, thus not adhering to the specified standard.