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Which text-dependent question is the best for comparing these two passages?

A. Why did Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence? How does this compare to why the Bill of Rights was written? Explain using evidence from the text.

B. Compare the purpose of the authors of the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence. How are their purposes similar and how are they different? Explain using evidence from the text.

C. What do you think about the differences between the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence? How do these differences apply to your life? Explain using evidence from the text.

D. What do the authors of the Bill of Rights and the Declaration of Independence want us to learn about the United States? Use evidence from the text to explain your thinking.

Answer: Incorrect. This question calls for speculation and tapping into prior knowledge on the part of the student. This question does not require the student to stay anchored in the texts. Try again. Correct. This question requires students to think about the purpose of significant works of 18th century historical significance. It uses the language of the standards and the students will have to go back into the text to prove their answer. Incorrect. This question calls for the student to respond from a personal standpoint and give opinions. This question asks for applications to the student's life, which is not an expectation of the MCCRS. This question does not require the student to stay anchored in the texts. Try again. Incorrect. This question goes off-track with the word "learn." When crafting text-dependent questions, it is best to stay anchored in the language of the standards. The word "purpose" would be a better word to keep such a focus. Try again.