Predict how a La Niña event affects the rate of photosynthesis by plants in the tropical forests
of Central America. Provide evidence from the graph to support your prediction. Enter your
answer in the box provided.
Criteria for Success:
Sentence Starters:
Claim: A La Nina event would cause
the rate of photosynthesis to
Claim answers the question
Provide evidence from the graph
Reasoning connects the evidence to
the claim
Explains the WHY this trend is
occurring
Grammar
Evidence: The graph shows that
Reasoning: Therefore, during a La
Nina event