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    Scoring guide · Weeks 13–18 · 40–45 min · 40 points

    ELA Unit 3 Test: Literature Deep Dive & Opinion Writing

    Directions for the grown-up

    You may read the directions for every section aloud. In Poetry & Literature and Comparing Texts, you may read the questions aloud, but not the poem or the two stories: your child reads those on their own. In Speaking & Listening, you DO read the talk "Keep the Library Open on Saturdays" aloud, twice, in a clear voice, and then read each question aloud. Your child should not read the talk first. In Opinion Writing, read the prompt aloud, but do not spell words for your child.

    Part 1: Poetry & Literature (8 points)

    Standards: RL.2.4, L.2.4a

    1. Write two words from the poem that rhyme.Answer: Any rhyming pair: pans/cans, din/in, lid/did, bed/instead, glum/drum. · 2 points
    2. Which two lines are said again and again? Why do you think the poet repeats them?Answer: "Rattle, rattle, what a din! Everybody, jump right in!" (1). A reason such as: it sounds like a song, it makes the poem fun to say, or it shows the noise keeps going (1). · 2 points
    3. Circle the two words that start with the same sound. Tap the table like I did.Answer: Tap, table · 2 points
    4. At the end, the band is glum. What does glum mean? What clue helped you?Answer: Sad or unhappy (1). A clue such as: Dad says hush, the spoons are put away, or "no more bang and no more drum" (1). · 2 points

    Scoring: Each item is worth 2 points. Items with two parts get 1 point for each part. For the circle item, give 1 point if only one of the two words is circled.

    Reteach: Week 13, Week 16

    Part 2: Comparing Texts (12 points)

    Standards: RL.2.9, RL.2.2

    1. Who helps the goat cross the river in Version 1? Who helps in Version 2? Which helper makes a bridge?Answer: Version 1: the turtle (1). Version 2: the beaver (1). The beaver makes the bridge (1). · 3 points
    2. Write three ways the two versions are the same.Answer: Any three (1 each): the goat wants to cross a river; an animal helps her cross; she says thank you; she promises to help one day; her friend gets in trouble later; she helps with her horns; she keeps her promise. · 3 points
    3. How does the goat help her friend in Version 1? In Version 2? What does she use both times?Answer: Version 1: she pushes the turtle over (1). Version 2: she pushes the branch away from the beaver's door (1). She uses her horns (1). · 3 points
    4. What lesson do both versions teach? Give a detail from each version that shows it.Answer: Lesson (1): keep your promises, or friends help each other, or small friends can be big helpers. Detail from Version 1 (1): the goat flips the turtle over after he helped her. Detail from Version 2 (1): the goat moves the branch, and the beaver says "You kept your promise." · 3 points

    Scoring: Each item is worth 3 points: 1 point for each correct part. Accept answers in the child's own words.

    Reteach: Week 14, Week 18

    Part 3: Opinion Writing (12 points)

    Standards: W.2.1

    1. Which version of "The Little Goat and the River" do you like better? Write your opinion. Give at least two reasons. Use linking words like because, and, also. End with a closing sentence.Answer: Rubric (12 points): Opinion (2): 2 = a clear opinion sentence that names the version; 1 = an opinion that is unclear. Reasons (4): 2 points for each reason that is about the story, up to two reasons. Linking words (2): 2 = two or more linking words (because, and, also); 1 = one. Closing (2): 2 = a closing sentence that restates the opinion ("That is why I like Version 2 better."); 1 = an ending that just stops. Conventions (2): 2 = almost all sentences start with a capital and end with a mark; 1 = some do. · 12 points

    Scoring: Use the rubric in the answer. Either version is a correct choice; score the reasons, not the choice.

    Reteach: Week 13, Week 15, Week 16

    Part 4: Speaking & Listening (8 points)

    Standards: SL.2.1, SL.2.3, SL.2.4, RI.2.8

    1. What does Imani think?Answer: The library should be open on Saturdays. · 2 points
    2. Write two reasons Imani gives.Answer: Any two (1 each): families work during the week and have time on Saturday; more kids could come to story time; people without a computer at home could use the library computers. · 2 points
    3. Write one question you could ask Imani to learn more.Answer: Answers vary. Look for: a real question about the talk, such as "What time would the library open?" or "Who would work on Saturdays?" 1 point if it is on topic but is not a question. · 2 points
    4. Imani is giving her talk. Name two things a good speaker does.Answer: Any two (1 each): stands tall; speaks loud and clear so everyone can hear; looks up at the listeners; speaks in complete sentences; uses polite, formal words. · 2 points

    Scoring: Each item is worth 2 points. Items with two parts get 1 point for each part. Your child may answer aloud while you write the answer word for word; this section checks listening, not writing.

    Reteach: Week 16, Week 18

    D/A/P/E point bands (out of 40)
    LevelPoints
    D · Developing0–19
    A · Approaching20–27
    P · Proficient28–35
    E · Exemplary36–40