To successfully complete this assessment, students must examine the source information and consider the context in which these documents were created. To answer Question 1, they must infer that the cartoon's critical portrayal of women leaving behind domestic responsibilities in the direction of public involvement and eventually fame reveals a concern over the changing role of women. To answer Question 2, students must explain that Gilman's defensive article on how women were capable of fulfilling both domestic and professional roles suggests that it was a very controversial topic at the time.
Level: Proficient
Student addresses a relevant aspect of the documents and explains how each provides evidence of public opposition to the changing role of women.
Level: Emergent
Student addresses a relevant aspect of the documents but does not offer a complete explanation of how each document provides evidence of public opposition to the changing role of women.
Level: Basic
Student does not explain how each document provides evidence of public opposition to the changing role of women.
