(MCAS) ELA Grade 4
(MCAS) ELA Grade 4
(MCAS) ELA Grade 4
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English Language Arts<br />
aaSession 1, Open Response Questionan<br />
16<br />
Kelly’s feelings toward his sister changed at the end of this story.<br />
Describe how they changed and tell why. Use specific details from<br />
the selection in your answer.<br />
Reporting Category/Learning Standard for Item 16: Literature/Learning Standard 12<br />
aaQuestion 16 Scoring Guide & Responsesaa<br />
Scoring Guide<br />
Score<br />
4<br />
3<br />
2<br />
Description<br />
Response provides a full explanation of why and how Kelly’s feelings changed<br />
toward his sister. Specific details from the selection are included to support the<br />
explanation..<br />
Response provides an explanation of why and how Kelly’s feelings changed<br />
toward his sister. Details from the selection are included to support the<br />
explanation.<br />
Response provides a partial explanation of how or why Kelly’s relationship<br />
changed toward his sister. Limited details from the selection are included in the<br />
answer.<br />
1 Response provides a vague statement about Kelly and his sister.<br />
0 Response is totally incorrect or irrelevant.<br />
Blank No Response.<br />
Score Point 4 `<br />
Kelly’s feelings toward his sister changed a the end of this story because his sister<br />
saved him from sinking in the sand at the beach. In the beginning of the story, Kelly<br />
did not want his little sister to tag along with him to the beach. But after Kelly’s<br />
mother said it was okay Kelly had no choice but to take his sister clamdigging with<br />
him. At first, Kelly was mad at his sister for tagging along. When they got to the<br />
beach, they both started clam hunting. After they were done collecting clams they<br />
were about to leave the beach when Kelly realized he was stuck in the sand. His sister<br />
rescued him by using her jeans for Kelly to hold on to. On the walk home, Kelly was<br />
glad that his sister tagged along and that’s how his feelings changed.<br />
THE MASSACHUSETTS COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT SYSTEM: 11<br />
Release of Spring 2000, 2001 & 2002 Test Items<br />
Rev. 06/03 srm
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