Question

Read the question prompt asking students to response to the popular text The Three Little Pigs:



In the story of The Three Little Pigs, how does the pig who builds his house of brick show he is more thoughtful than his brothers?



Read this student's response:

The pig who built his house out of brick demonstrates his thoughtfulness through his foresight and planning. The story shows this when the other pigs quickly build their houses of straw and sticks, while the third pig takes his time. The text says, "The third pig worked hard all day and built his house with bricks, saying, "The brick house will be strong and keep me safe." This evidence highlights his thoughtfulness in two ways. First, he considers the long-term threat posed by the wolf, unlike his brothers who prioritized speed over security. His statement shows he is actively thinking about his future safety. Second, he puts in the effort needed for a lasting solution, while the other pigs were lazy and only thought about the present. This foresight and dedication ultimately prove to be the most thoughtful and effective choice, as his house withstands the wolf's attempts and saves him.



What did the student do correctly based on the three step text response?

Group of answer choices

The student addresses the topic (step 1), then provides direct evidence from the text (step 2), then explains and connect ideas (step 3) from the evidence to the topic.

The student only addresses the topic (step 1) and explains and connects their ideas (step 3).

Answer 1

The first choice. The student makes the claim, includes a direct quote from the story as evidence, and explains how that evidence supports the claim (connects the evidence to the topic).