A teacher reads these invented sources neutrally or offers exact linear/tactile alternatives. Point, speak, sign, use AAC, draw or direct an adult; adult help must not supply the conclusion. These are not secure exams. No real family, event, feeling, belief, culture or Country/Place story is needed. The teacher records the first response and prompts before feedback.
Check A · Day 115 · Paper Gate Day
Use the new large A4 illustrated source. This event and all people are invented.
Source 1 · keeper's notice: “Our pretend Paper Gate opened on Tuesday. On Wednesday, some visitors made paper tags to mark the opening. The notice does not name all visitors or tell why each person joined.” The drawing shows a gate and two paper tags, not a photo or attendance count.
Source 2 · Yara's note: “I made one paper tag because the opening mattered to me. I can now use the drawing table beyond the gate.” Yara speaks only for Yara.
Source 3 · Teo's note: “I visited on Thursday. I did not make a paper tag. I have not told you why I skipped it.” Teo's action is stated; Teo's motive is not.
- What happened on Tuesday, and what did some visitors do later? Does the drawing prove everyone made a tag?
- Who says the opening mattered to them? Give that person's stated reason with a source number.
- What does Teo say they did or did not do? Can these sources tell whether Teo disliked the opening?
- Choose a respectful optional follow-up question to Teo or about Teo's missing source. Avoid “Why did everyone make a tag?” You may leave a private reason open.
No real family-shared significant event or attendance is documented.
Check B · Day 120 · Chalk Board Opening
Use the new large A4 illustrated source. This board, event and all people are invented.
Source 1 · room notice: “Our pretend room opened a new chalk board on Monday. On Friday, some visitors put paper shapes nearby to remember the opening. This notice does not say who all the visitors were or how they felt.” The drawing shows a board, one triangle and one circle, not a complete count.
Source 2 · Remi's note: “I put up a triangle because I helped carry the new board. I wanted to remember that day.” Remi reports a personal reason.
Source 3 · Sol's note: “I looked at the board on Saturday. I did not put up a shape. I have not said why.” Sol gives an action, not a feeling or reason.
Source 4 · draft question cards: A “Why did everybody celebrate with shapes?” B “Did you put up a shape? If you want, what did the board opening mean to you? You may pass.” Card A presumes universal participation; B allows a different choice or no answer.
- State a Source 1 fact about the opening and later marking. Does “some” mean all visitors?
- Attribute Remi's reason and Sol's action to the correct speakers. What remains unknown about Sol?
- Which question card is less assuming, A or B? Explain which words in the other card overclaim.
- Tell a careful two-source account and one open question or respectful choice to leave the question unanswered. Do not infer a feeling from Sol's choice.
No real child event, family participation or community approval is established here.