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Answer Key
Winter Simulation, December 2019
Test 1
PART A
[Q.1] Today I'm going to ask you about … school trips. (pause)
Do you like going on school trips? Explain and give an example of a trip you liked or
didn't like. Do you think it's important to have parents go on school trips with the
students? Explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The student should express an opinion on school trips and whether they like or don't like going
on them. This should be followed by an explanation. They should provide an example of a school
trip they liked or didn't like and explain why they liked or didn't like it.
The student should express an opinion on whether or not parents should accompany the
students on school trips. Either way, their ideas should be supported by an explanation.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
OR
[Q.2] Today I'm going to ask you about…. knowing languages. (pause)
Do you think it's important to learn English in Israel? Explain why. In addition to learning
a language in class, what else can you do to learn a language? Give an example and
explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The student should express an opinion on whether it is important or not to learn English in Israel.
Their opinion should be supported by an explanation.
They should provide at least one more idea that they think might help one learn a new language.
They should provide an example or more and explain their views.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
PART B
[Q. 3] To begin with, tell me what your topic was and what you were hoping to learn
from it. In addition, what fact or facts were most unexpected for you and why? Give
examples from your project and explain why.
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Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The answer should include information on the topic of their project, what they were hoping to
learn from the topic and doing this project on that topic. They should relate to the question of
what was most unexpected through an explanation and examples from their project. The answer
can't be a general answer. It has to include examples and explanations.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
PART C
[Q4] Describe the events in the clip you just watched. What is the outcome at the end of
the clip? Explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers
per question.
The answer should include a description of the events in the clip, the main idea and a
description of the outcome at the end.
FYI, the following points are the main events of the clip:
There is a girl who is looking for a dog
She sees a cute brown and white dog who is very friendly and wants to be taken
home
The girl smiles at him but sees a white poodle that she prefers
The poodle doesn’t really pay any attention to the girl
The brown and white dog tries to get the girl’s attention but she wants the
poodle
The girl tries to take the poodle home but it refuses to go with her
The girl then decides to take the brown and white dog instead
The outcome is: the girl realizes that the brown and white dog is a better choice
[Q5] Why do you think the girl doesn't want the brown and white dog at first? Explain.
How would the story be different if there was another person also looking for a dog?
Explain.
Answer: The answer should express an opinion directly related to the events in the clip
relating why they think the girl doesn’t want the brown and white dog in the beginning.
Furthermore the answer should express an opinion in how the story might have been
different had there been an additional person in the room, also looking for a dog.
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Answer Key
Winter Simulation, December 2019
Test 2
PART A
[Q1] Today I'm going to ask you about…. being famous. (pause)
Do you think being famous is a good goal in life? Would you like to be famous? Explain
why or why not. If you became famous, do you think you would still hang out with the
same friends? Explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The student should relate to the issue of being famous and whether or not it's a good goal in life
and explain their reasoning. They should then relate to whether they would like to be famous or
not and provide an explanation either way.
They should provide an opinion relating to what would happen to their friendships as they are
now if they were to become famous. They should back this up with an explanation.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
OR
[Q.2] Today I'm going to ask you about…games. (pause)
What kind of games do you like to play? Explain. What do you think makes a good
game? Explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers
per question.
The student should relate to playing games and what kind of games they like to play. If they
don't like to play games, they can state that as well. Either way they have to provide an
explanation for their choice.
The student should express an opinion on what makes a game good. They should provide a clear
explanation of their choice.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
PART B
[Q. 3] To begin with, tell me what your topic was and what you were hoping to learn
from it. Also, after having finished your project, are you proud of your work? Give
examples from your project showing what you are proud or what you aren't proud of
and explain.
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Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The answer should include information on the topic of their project, what they were hoping to
learn from the topic and doing this project on that topic. They should also relate to what how
they feel now that they've done their project and whether they are proud of their work or not,
again relating directly to the project and providing examples. There must be examples and
explanations to completely answer the question.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
PART C
[Q4] Describe the events in the clip you just watched. How do you think the mouse feels
at the end of the clip? Explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The answer should include a description of the events in the clip, the main idea and their
opinion on how they think the mouse feels at the end of the clip.
FYI, the following points are the main events of the clip:
There is a mouse in a pet shop that wants to be taken home
The mouse has very big ears
The little bug in the mouse's cage laughs at the mouse
Two people come into the shop and laugh at the mouse
The mouse sees a potential owner and tries to get his attention
The mouse tries to throw something at the boy, but misses
The mouse throws the bug at the boy and turns off the music
The boy comes to the mouse's cage and sees the mouse
The boy takes off his earphones and smiles
The boy also has big ears
They are both happy
At the end, the mouse feels grateful to the boy for taking him home/ At the end the
mouse feels like he’s finally found someone who understands him.
[Q5] Do you think the way the mouse looks affects the events in the clip? Explain. Why
do you think the boy chooses the mouse? Explain.
Answer: The answer should express an opinion directly related to the events in the clip relating to
how they think the looks of the mouse affect the events, providing an explanation. Furthermore,
the answer should include an opinion based on the clip, as to why the boy chose the mouse.
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Answer Key
Winter Simulation, December 2019
Test 3
PART A
[Q.1] Today I'm going to ask you about knowing languages. (pause)
Do you think it's important to learn English in Israel? Explain why. Do you think knowing
different languages can help you in life? Give an example and explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The student should express an opinion on whether it is important or not to learn English in Israel.
Their opinion should be supported by an explanation.
They should express an opinion on whether knowing other languages can help and in what way.
They should provide an example or more and explain their views.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
OR
[Q.2] Today I'm going to ask you about…. games. (pause)
What kind of games do you like to play? Explain. Do you prefer playing games alone or
with others? Explain and give examples.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers
per question.
The student should relate to playing games and whether they like to play or not. Either way they
have to provide an explanation for their choice.
The student should discuss whether they prefer to play games for one person or with other
people. They should provide a clear explanation of their choice.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
PART B
[Q. 3] To begin with, tell me what your topic was and what you were hoping to learn
from it. In addition, if you had more time to do your project, which facts would you like
to learn more about? Give examples from your project and explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The answer should include information on the topic of their project, what they were hoping to
learn from the topic and doing this project on that topic. They should relate to what they would
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be interested in learning more about had they had more time to do the research. The answer
can't be a general answer. It has to include examples and explanations.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
PART C
[Q.4] Describe the events in the clip you just watched. Do you think the ending is
unexpected? Explain why or why not.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The answer should include a description of the events in the clip, the main idea and an
explanation of why they believe the ending to be unexpected.
FYI, the following points are the main events of the clip:
There is a lonely dog on the moon or on a distant planet
A spaceship lands and a robot comes out
The robot has a mission / a task to do – to collect rock samples
The dog wants a friend, so it helps the robot
The robot collects all the samples it needs very quickly with the dog’s help
When it’s time to go, the dog wants to go with the robot
The robot agrees and they try to take off
The spaceship is too heavy with the rock samples and the dog
The robot has to decide if to take the samples or his new friend
The robot decides to keep his friend and throws the rocks away
They are both happy
The ending is unexpected because we don’t expect a robot to have feelings and to risk
his job for a friend.
[Q.5] Why do you think the robot saves the dog? Explain. What do you think the robot
learns about friendship? Explain.
Answer: The student should express an opinion on why they think the robot saves the dog
instead of fulfilling his mission. Their opinion must be supported by events in the clip.
Furthermore, the answer should relate to what they think the robot learns about friendship
based on the events in the clip. They should give an explanation and examples from the clip to
support their answer.
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Answer Key
Winter Simulation, December 2019
Test 4
PART A
[Q1] Today I'm going to ask you about…. being famous. (pause)
Do you think being famous is a good goal in life? Would you like to be famous? Explain
why or why not. Do you think being famous makes a person happy? Explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The student should relate to the issue of being famous and whether or not it's a good goal in life
and explain their reasoning. They should then relate to whether they would like to be famous or
not and provide an explanation either way.
They should express an opinion about whether being famous might make someone happy or not.
Their opinion has to be supported by a detailed explanation.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
OR
[Q.2] Today I'm going to ask you about … school trips. (pause)
Do you like going on school trips? Explain and give an example of a trip you liked or didn't like.
Do you think students should have a choice of whether to go on school trips or not? Explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers
per question.
The student should express an opinion on school trips and whether they like or don't like going
on them. This should be followed by an explanation. They should provide an example of a school
trip they liked or didn't like and explain why they liked or didn't like it.
The student should express an opinion on whether they think students should have a choice of
going or not going on school trips or not. Their ideas should be supported by an explanation.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
PART B
[Q. 3] To begin with, tell me what your topic was and what you were hoping to learn
from it. Also, which resources were most useful for you and why? Give examples and
explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
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The answer should include information on the topic of their project, what they were hoping to
learn from the topic and doing this project on that topic. They should also relate to resources
were most useful for their work on in their project, again relating directly to the project and
providing examples. There must be examples and explanations to completely answer the
question.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
PART C
[Q.4] Describe the events in the clip you just watched. How does the toy feel at the end
of the clip?
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The answer should include a description of the events in the clip, the main idea and relate to how
they think the toy feels at the end of the clip.
FYI, the following points are the main events of the clip:
There is a little girl who comes to play video games
She wins a few tickets and wants to choose a prize
She likes to doll of the athlete / wrestler but she needs 500 tickets for it
She has a few coins left and she decides to try
The toy sees the girl and is worried that he’ll be part of a tea party
He tries to stop the girl from winning the tickets
He is successful but suddenly the girl shows that she isn’t a girlie girl and he likes her
He decides to help her win
But just then he falls and the machine is unplugged / comes out of the plug and turns off
The girl is disappointed and is about to go home
The doll manages to plug the machine back in and the girl wins the tickets
The girl takes the doll home and everyone is happy
At the end of the clip the toy feels happy because he was successful/ At the end of the
clip the toy feels satisfied with his ability to help the girl / At the end of the clip the toy
feels ….
[Q. 5] Why do you think the girl wants that specific toy? Explain. How would the story be
different if the girl were a boy? Explain.
Answer: The student should express an opinion on why they think the girl might want that toy
over all the other toys available. They should base their answer on the events in the clip, using
examples and providing an explanation. The answer should also relate to how the story might be
different had the girl been a boy in the same situation. Their answer should include references to
the clip, not just in general.
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Answer Key
Winter Simulation, December 2019
Test 5
PART A
[Q1] Today I'm going to ask you about…. being famous. (pause)
Do you think being famous is a good goal in life? Would you like to be famous? Explain
why or why not. If you became famous, do you think you would still hang out with the
same friends? Explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The student should relate to the issue of being famous and whether or not it's a good goal in life
and explain their reasoning. They should then relate to whether they would like to be famous or
not and provide an explanation either way.
They should provide an opinion relating to what would happen to their friendships as they are
now if they were to become famous. They should back this up with an explanation.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
OR
[Q.2] Today I'm going to ask you about … school trips. (pause)
Do you like going on school trips? Explain and give an example of a trip you liked or
didn't like. Do you think it's important to have parents go on school trips with the
students? Explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The student should express an opinion on school trips and whether they like or don't like going
on them. This should be followed by an explanation. They should provide an example of a school
trip they liked or didn't like and explain why they liked or didn't like it.
The student should express an opinion on whether or not parents should accompany the
students on school trips. Either way, their ideas should be supported by an explanation.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
PART B
[Q. 3] To begin with, tell me what your topic was and what you were hoping to learn
from it. Also, after having finished your project, are you proud of your work? Give
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examples from your project showing what you are proud or what you aren't proud of
and explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The answer should include information on the topic of their project, what they were hoping to
learn from the topic and doing this project on that topic. They should also relate to what how
they feel now that they've done their project and whether they are proud of their work or not,
again relating directly to the project and providing examples. There must be examples and
explanations to completely answer the question.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
PART C
[Q4] Describe the events in the clip you just watched. What is the outcome at the end of
the clip? Explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers
per question.
The answer should include a description of the events in the clip, the main idea and a
description of the outcome at the end.
FYI, the following points are the main events of the clip:
There is a girl who is looking for a dog
She sees a cute brown and white dog who is very friendly and wants to be taken
home
The girl smiles at him but sees a white poodle that she prefers
The poodle doesn’t really pay any attention to the girl
The brown and white dog tries to get the girl’s attention but she wants the
poodle
The girl tries to take the poodle home but it refuses to go with her
The girl then decides to take the brown and white dog instead
The outcome is: the girl realizes that the brown and white dog is a better choice
[Q5] Why do you think the girl doesn't want the brown and white dog at first? Explain.
How would the story be different if there was another person also looking for a dog?
Explain.
Answer: The answer should express an opinion directly related to the events in the clip
relating why they think the girl doesn’t want the brown and white dog in the beginning.
Furthermore the answer should express an opinion in how the story might have been
different had there been an additional person in the room, also looking for a dog.
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Answer Key
Winter Simulation, December 2019
Test 6
PART A
[Q1] Today I'm going to ask you about…. knowing languages. (pause)
Do you think it's important to learn English in Israel? Explain why. In addition to learning
a language in class, what else can you do to learn a language? Give an example and
explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The student should express an opinion on whether it is important or not to learn English in Israel.
Their opinion should be supported by an explanation.
They should provide at least one more idea that they think might help one learn a new language.
They should provide an example or more and explain their views.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
OR
[Q.2] Today I'm going to ask you about…games. (pause)
What kind of games do you like to play? Explain. What do you think makes a good
game? Explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers
per question.
The student should relate to playing games and what kind of games they like to play. If they
don't like to play games, they can state that as well. Either way they have to provide an
explanation for their choice.
The student should express an opinion on what makes a game good. They should provide a clear
explanation of their choice.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
PART B
[Q. 3] To begin with, tell me what your topic was and what you were hoping to learn
from it. Also, which resources were most useful for you and why? Give examples and
explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
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The answer should include information on the topic of their project, what they were hoping to
learn from the topic and doing this project on that topic. They should also relate to resources
were most useful for their work on in their project, again relating directly to the project and
providing examples. There must be examples and explanations to completely answer the
question.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
PART C
[Q4] Describe the events in the clip you just watched. How do you think the mouse feels
at the end of the clip? Explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The answer should include a description of the events in the clip, the main idea and their
opinion on how they think the mouse feels at the end of the clip.
FYI, the following points are the main events of the clip:
There is a mouse in a pet shop that wants to be taken home
The mouse has very big ears
The little bug in the mouse's cage laughs at the mouse
Two people come into the shop and laugh at the mouse
The mouse sees a potential owner and tries to get his attention
The mouse tries to throw something at the boy, but misses
The mouse throws the bug at the boy and turns off the music
The boy comes to the mouse's cage and sees the mouse
The boy takes off his earphones and smiles
The boy also has big ears
They are both happy
At the end, the mouse feels grateful to the boy for taking him home/ At the end the
mouse feels like he’s finally found someone who understands him.
[Q5] Do you think the way the mouse looks affects the events in the clip? Explain. Why
do you think the boy chooses the mouse? Explain.
Answer: The answer should express an opinion directly related to the events in the clip relating to
how they think the looks of the mouse affect the events, providing an explanation. Furthermore,
the answer should include an opinion based on the clip, as to why the boy chose the mouse.
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Answer Key
Winter Simulation, December 2019
Test 7
PART A
[Q.1] Today I'm going to ask you about knowing languages. (pause)
Do you think it's important to learn English in Israel? Explain why. Do you think knowing
different languages can help you in life? Give an example and explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The student should express an opinion on whether it is important or not to learn English in Israel.
Their opinion should be supported by an explanation.
They should express an opinion on whether knowing other languages can help and in what way.
They should provide an example or more and explain their views.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
OR
[Q.2] Today I'm going to ask you about … school trips. (pause)
Do you like going on school trips? Explain and give an example of a trip you liked or didn't like.
Do you think students should have a choice of whether to go on school trips or not? Explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers
per question.
The student should express an opinion on school trips and whether they like or don't like going
on them. This should be followed by an explanation. They should provide an example of a school
trip they liked or didn't like and explain why they liked or didn't like it.
The student should express an opinion on whether they think students should have a choice of
going or not going on school trips or not. Their ideas should be supported by an explanation.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
PART B
[Q. 3] To begin with, tell me what your topic was and what you were hoping to learn
from it. In addition, what fact or facts were most unexpected for you and why? Give
examples from your project and explain why.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
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The answer should include information on the topic of their project, what they were hoping to
learn from the topic and doing this project on that topic. They should relate to the question of
what was most unexpected through an explanation and examples from their project. The answer
can't be a general answer. It has to include examples and explanations.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
PART C
[Q.4] Describe the events in the clip you just watched. Do you think the ending is
unexpected? Explain why or why not.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The answer should include a description of the events in the clip, the main idea and an
explanation of why they believe the ending to be unexpected.
FYI, the following points are the main events of the clip:
There is a lonely dog on the moon or on a distant planet
A spaceship lands and a robot comes out
The robot has a mission / a task to do – to collect rock samples
The dog wants a friend, so it helps the robot
The robot collects all the samples it needs very quickly with the dog’s help
When it’s time to go, the dog wants to go with the robot
The robot agrees and they try to take off
The spaceship is too heavy with the rock samples and the dog
The robot has to decide if to take the samples or his new friend
The robot decides to keep his friend and throws the rocks away
They are both happy
The ending is unexpected because we don’t expect a robot to have feelings and to risk
his job for a friend.
[Q.5] Why do you think the robot saves the dog? Explain. What do you think the robot
learns about friendship? Explain.
Answer: The student should express an opinion on why they think the robot saves the dog
instead of fulfilling his mission. Their opinion must be supported by events in the clip.
Furthermore, the answer should relate to what they think the robot learns about friendship
based on the events in the clip. They should give an explanation and examples from the clip to
support their answer.
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Answer Key
Winter Simulation, December 2019
Test 8
PART A
[Q1] Today I'm going to ask you about…. being famous. (pause)
Do you think being famous is a good goal in life? Would you like to be famous? Explain
why or why not. Do you think being famous makes a person happy? Explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The student should relate to the issue of being famous and whether or not it's a good goal in life
and explain their reasoning. They should then relate to whether they would like to be famous or
not and provide an explanation either way.
They should express an opinion about whether being famous might make someone happy or not.
Their opinion has to be supported by a detailed explanation.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
OR
[Q.2] Today I'm going to ask you about…. games. (pause)
What kind of games do you like to play? Explain. Do you prefer playing games alone or
with others? Explain and give examples.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers
per question.
The student should relate to playing games and whether they like to play or not. Either way they
have to provide an explanation for their choice.
The student should discuss whether they prefer to play games for one person or with other
people. They should provide a clear explanation of their choice.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
PART B
[Q. 3] To begin with, tell me what your topic was and what you were hoping to learn
from it. In addition, if you had more time to do your project, which facts would you like
to learn more about? Give examples from your project and explain.
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
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The answer should include information on the topic of their project, what they were hoping to
learn from the topic and doing this project on that topic. They should relate to what they would
be interested in learning more about had they had more time to do the research. The answer
can't be a general answer. It has to include examples and explanations.
NOTE: The student must relate to all the questions asked.
PART C
[Q.4] Describe the events in the clip you just watched. How does the toy feel at the end
of the clip?
Answer: The answer should flow as one continuous cohesive response, not short answers per
question.
The answer should include a description of the events in the clip, the main idea and relate to how
they think the toy feels at the end of the clip.
FYI, the following points are the main events of the clip:
There is a little girl who comes to play video games
She wins a few tickets and wants to choose a prize
She likes to doll of the athlete / wrestler but she needs 500 tickets for it
She has a few coins left and she decides to try
The toy sees the girl and is worried that he’ll be part of a tea party
He tries to stop the girl from winning the tickets
He is successful but suddenly the girl shows that she isn’t a girlie girl and he likes her
He decides to help her win
But just then he falls and the machine is unplugged / comes out of the plug and turns off
The girl is disappointed and is about to go home
The doll manages to plug the machine back in and the girl wins the tickets
The girl takes the doll home and everyone is happy
At the end of the clip the toy feels happy because he was successful/ At the end of the
clip the toy feels satisfied with his ability to help the girl / At the end of the clip the toy
feels ….
[Q. 5] Why do you think the girl wants that specific toy? Explain. How would the story be
different if the girl were a boy? Explain.
Answer: The student should express an opinion on why they think the girl might want that toy
over all the other toys available. They should base their answer on the events in the clip, using
examples and providing an explanation. The answer should also relate to how the story might be
different had the girl been a boy in the same situation. Their answer should include references to
the clip, not just in general.