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1 Critical Skills Assignment Answer Key Critical Reading and Argument Writing (A) Starter feedback for correct and incorrect answers is in blue. Use or adapt the feedback in this answer key as you grade each student assignment. Many answers will vary. The model answers demonstrate what a complete student response should include, but they do not represent the only correct response to most questions. Read the passage. Then answer the questions. Adopting a Dog (1) Adopting a dog is no small matter. Dogs require a lot of care, and that care is a responsibility that must be taken seriously. Many people adopt a dog or puppy because it is cute and lovable. Sometimes they don t realize how much work is involved until after they get their new pet home. For it to be a successful match, you need to know what kind of dog will best fit into your life. Breeders, animal shelters, and rescue groups want to ensure that the dogs and puppies they adopt out are going to good homes. Shelters try to match a dog with the best family for it. They don t want the new relationship to fail and the dog returned to them. Before sending a dog or puppy home with anyone, these agencies want to know about the home environment of the adoptive family. Puppy or Adult Dog (2) Once you ve decided you want a dog, determine if you want a puppy or an older dog. All dogs require training. But puppies require a lot more. Puppies need to be housebroken and this requires taking them outside more frequently. They need obedience training to learn commands such as sit, stay, and come. Puppies also need to learn how to walk on a leash properly. Older dogs have most likely been housebroken, answer to basic commands, and walk well on a leash. But sometimes they need to learn new commands or have additional training to correct problems they may have. Another advantage of an adult dog is it won t grow any larger. Size and Temperament (3) The size and temperament of the dog is important as well. Small dogs are well-suited for apartments and condominiums. Large dogs, such as Labrador retrievers, need a lot of exercise. They may not be happy living without a yard to roam in. If you want a dog to run along on your morning jog, a bulldog may not be able to keep up with you. Determining the size and temperament that fits best with your lifestyle will help you narrow your search. Purebred or Mutt (4) You may have a few dog breeds in mind, but some research is in order. For example, you may want a Dalmatian because of the movie 101 Dalmatians you saw when you were younger. But before going ahead and buying a Dalmatian, research this breed to find out more about it. Dalmatians are very cute. They are also very active and require a lot of exercise. They are highly intelligent and sensitive, so training them will 2014 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 1 of 22

2 be a challenge. Think about where you live. If it s a small apartment in the city, a Dalmatian may not be the right dog for you. (5) There are dog-related websites that describe the characteristics of breeds. Some websites even have online questionnaires. Answering these will provide a list of breeds best suited to your requirements. Ask your veterinarian to recommend a breed. If you don t have a vet yet, do your research and ask questions at the vet you intend to use once you have your new pet. You may want to consider mixed breeds as well. Mixed breed dogs tend to be healthier than purebreds. Many purebreds have a risk of inherited diseases. Where to Find Your Dog (6) Once you ve decided the age and breed of dog you want, it s time to determine where to look for the next member of your family. If you want a purebred dog, research breeders, or look for breed-specific rescue groups. But don t dismiss your local animal shelter or humane society. About 25 percent of shelter dogs are purebred. And there are dozens of mixed breed dogs at shelters waiting for a good home. Your vet may have a patient that recently had pups. Or maybe one of the vet s clients is looking to re-home their dog. The website Petfinder.com lists dogs for adoption across the country. You can search for dogs in your area by breed, age, and gender. The listings indicate if the dog is being offered for adoption through a shelter or a rescue group. Breeders (7) Breeders mate certain dogs to maintain or produce specific qualities and characteristics specific to that breed of dog. Puppies from reputable breeders come with papers. This is a dog registration certificate. It lists the puppy s birthdate and its parents. The breeder also provides the puppy s pedigree. This is a family tree that shows the puppy s bloodline for four or more generations. With these papers, the new owner can register the puppy with the American Kennel Club (AKC). As a member of the AKC, a puppy is eligible to participate in AKC events. Some of these are agility, obedience, tracking, field trails, and dog shows. (8) Reputable breeders care about their dogs. They want to place a puppy in a loving home. They will not sell puppies to just anyone. Be wary of anyone who has bred a dog at home and is anxious to sell the puppies quickly. Rescue Groups (9) Some people are fond of a certain dog breed and are concerned for those of the breed that are homeless or neglected. They often organize a breed-specific rescue group. Volunteers search shelters for purebred dogs or those that display distinctive characteristics of that breed. Many times they rescue dogs and puppies that can no longer stay at the shelter. They try to find them homes. Volunteers temporarily house the dogs or find foster homes for them until they are adopted. Adoption events are often held in public places such as pet stores. This allows people to see and spend time with the dogs and puppies. Dogs can also be found online at the rescue organization s website or listed on a site like Petfinder.com. There, families can find pictures and information about the different dogs backgrounds and habits K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 2 of 22

3 Animal Shelters (10) Animal shelters house lost, abandoned, and homeless animals until they are reunited with their owners or placed in new homes. Most shelters take in only cats and dogs. Unfortunately, some shelters can t keep cats and dogs indefinitely if, after a certain period of time, no home is found. Some shelters accept other animals, such as horses, birds, pigs, and turtles. (11) Most city or county governments run animal control agencies that house homeless pets. They accept any animal brought to them or captured by animal control agents on patrol. Private, nonprofit organizations take in homeless pets as well. Many of these are no-kill facilities. No kill means that they don t euthanize animals. They rely on donations and grants for their programs. Space is often limited, so sometimes they have to turn an animal away because there is no room for it. (12) When you finally pick the dog or puppy that will be part of your family, remember that it s a lifetime commitment for the life of the dog K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 3 of 22

4 Choose answers to multiple choice questions. Type responses to questions that ask you to write a response. Be sure to save your work. 1. Answer the questions about the passage. (a) What is the author s purpose in Adopting a Dog? A. to explain that rescue groups are volunteer organizations B. to explain what to consider before adopting a dog C. to inform readers that all dogs need training D. to inform readers that there are multiple ways of finding a dog Teacher feedback: (The correct answer is B.) (b) Which sentences from the passage support your answer in Part (a)? Choose exactly two answers that are correct. A. Older dogs have mostly likely been housebroken, answer to basic commands, and walk well on a leash. (Paragraph 2) B. For it to be a successful match, you need to know what kind of dog will best fit into your life. (Paragraph 1) C. Animal shelters house lost, abandoned, and homeless animals until they are reunited with their owners or placed in a new home. (Paragraph 10) D. Volunteers search shelters for purebred dogs or those that display distinctive characteristics of that breed. (Paragraph 9) E. Determining the size and temperament that fits best with your lifestyle will help narrow your search. (Paragraph 3) F. If you want a dog to run along on your morning jog, a bulldog may not be able to keep up with you. (Paragraph 3) Teacher feedback: (The correct answers are B and E.) Score: (2 points both (a) and (b) must be correct to earn 2 points, if (a) is correct and (b) is incorrect award 1 point, if (a) is incorrect, award 0 points.) 2014 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 4 of 22

5 2. How does the author help readers understand how dog rescue groups work? Use evidence from the text to support your answer. Model Answer The author explains that people who are fond of a certain breed of dog will often organize a rescue group to rescue dogs of that breed or those that have distinctive characteristics of that breed. These organizations are run by volunteers who search shelters for purebred dogs. Most of these dogs cannot stay at shelters because the shelters need the space for mixed breed dogs. The author explains the main purpose of the volunteers is to find a new home for these dogs. The rescue group will hold adoption events where people can view the dogs. The organization will post pictures and descriptions of the dogs and their backgrounds on the rescue group s website. The author explains that the rescue group will find housing for the dog or a foster family to take it in until a permanent home is found. Award points for specific answers as shown below (for a total of 0 2 points). Points Concept Addressed Feedback for Student Answers 2 The answer analyzes how the author helps readers understand how dog rescue groups work. The answer uses evidence from the text to support it. (1 point for explanation, 1 point for evidence) Your answer should analyze how the author helps readers understand how dog rescue groups work. Your answer should use evidence from the text to support it. Feedback for completely correct answer: Your answer analyzes how the author helps readers understand how dog rescue groups work. Your answer uses evidence from the text to support it. 3. How does the section Where to Find Your Dog contribute to the development of the author s key ideas? Use evidence from the text to support your answer. Model Answer In this section, the author tells readers that after they determine the age and breed of the dog they want, the next step is to determine where that dog can be found. This section provides an overview of the options people have of where to search for a dog researching breeders, contacting breed-specific rescue groups, or going to animal shelters or humane societies. The author also explains that people can look online at websites, such as Petfinder.com, to look for dogs that are available for adoption. They can search for dogs in their area by breed, age, and gender. The listings will indicate if the dog is offered through a shelter or a rescue group. The author follows this section with more in-depth information about each of the three options of places of where to find adoptable dogs K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 5 of 22

6 Award points for specific answers as shown below (for a total of 0 2 points). Points Concept Addressed Feedback for Student Answers 2 The answer analyzes how the section Where to Find Your Dog contributes to the development of the author s key ideas. The answer uses evidence from the text to support it. (1 point for explanation, 1 point for evidence) Your answer should analyze how the section Where to Find Your Dog contributes to the development of the author s key ideas. Your answer should use evidence from the text to support it. Feedback for completely correct answer: Your answer analyzes how the section Where to Find Your Dog contributes to the development of the author s key ideas. Your answer uses evidence from the text to support it. 4. How does the author develop the argument about adopting a dog from a reputable breeder? Is the argument effective? Why or why not? Use evidence from the text to support your answer. Model Answer The author explains that breeders mate certain dogs to produce specific qualities and characteristics of that breed of dog, and puppies from reputable breeders come with papers. The author explains that these papers are a dog s registration certificate validating the puppy s pedigree. The author s argument is effective because it explains that this registration certificate is a family tree showing the puppy s bloodline of at least four or more generations. The papers allow the owner to register the puppy with the American Kennel Club, making the puppy eligible for AKC events. The author explains that reputable breeders care about the puppy and want to place it in a loving home. The author cautions readers that not all breeders are reputable. The author states that some people breed dogs in their homes and if they are anxious to sell them, then the puppy more than likely does not have papers. Award points for specific answers as shown below (for a total of 0 2 points). Points Concept Addressed Feedback for Student Answers 1 The answer analyzes how the author develops the argument about adopting a dog from a reputable breeder, and uses evidence from the text to support it. Your answer should analyze how the author develops the argument about adopting a dog from a reputable breeder, and should use evidence from the text to support it K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 6 of 22

7 Points Concept Addressed Feedback for Student Answers 1 The answer evaluates whether the argument is effective and explains why or why not. The answer uses evidence from the text to support it. Your answer should evaluate whether the argument is effective and explains why or why not. Your answer should use evidence from the text to support it. Feedback for completely correct answer: Your answer analyzes how the author develops the argument about adopting a dog from a reputable breeder. Your answer also evaluates whether the argument is effective and explains why or why not. Your answer uses evidence from the text to support it K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 7 of 22

8 Read the passage. Then answer the questions. Rescue Me! Shelter Dogs (1) According to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), approximately 3.9 million dogs enter animal shelters each year. About 35 percent of them are adopted. That s about 1.4 million dogs. About 26 percent are stray dogs that are returned to their owners. However, some owners never reclaim their dogs. Unfortunately, the remaining 31 percent of dogs in a shelter are euthanized. Dogs enter shelters through no fault of their own. According to the American Humane Society, many dogs are given up because their owners have moved and the new place doesn t allow pets. Some owners don t have the time to give the dog the attention it needs. In some cases, there has been a death in the family or a divorce. Sometimes the owners can no longer afford to keep the dog. And some dogs have behavioral issues that the owners cannot manage or won t deal with. (2) Animal shelters have a great selection of puppies and adult dogs that make wonderful pets. Most of these animals have already lived with families. They are housebroken and have the basic social skills to get along in a new household. The majority of dogs and puppies are mixed breed and are unique, one-of-akind dogs. About 25 percent of shelter dogs are purebred. Benefits of Shelter Dogs (3) When people adopt a shelter dog, they are saving a life and giving a wonderful animal a new home. Most shelter dogs are healthy and affectionate. They are so appreciative to have a loving family and a warm, cozy place to live. It may take some time for the dog to adjust to its new environment, and the dog may need some training. However, with a lot of attention and any needed retraining, the dog will become a treasured member of the family. Shelters evaluate dogs when they first enter the facility. They are given physical exams, vaccinations, and are spayed and neutered. Volunteers may even begin teaching basic training. Most shelters also implant microchips in their animals. A microchip is a tiny device about the size of a rice grain that transmits identifying information about the animal. This way, pets can be returned to their owners if they are ever lost. Adoption fees at a shelter are much lower than the cost of buying a dog from a breeder or from a pet store. The fee usually includes the cost of exams, vaccinations, spaying or neutering, and microchips. Selecting a Shelter Dog (4) When you visit a shelter, walk through the entire kennel. Look for dogs that appeal to you. Observe those you re interested in from a little distance to see how they interact with people. Then greet each dog through the kennel doors to see how they interact with you. Friendly dogs may wag their tails, wiggle, paw at you, or approach you. If a dog stays at the back of the kennel, it may be shy. If a dog jumps and barks at you, it may be overly excited. A kennel can be a stressful environment for a dog, so ask to see the dog outside the kennel. If the dog is friendlier and calmer away from the kennel, this is a good indicator as to how it will be in your home. Spend as much time as you can with the dogs that interest you most. Then think about what you want in a dog. Once you ve narrowed it down to one dog, ask to put a hold on it. Many shelters allow a 24-hour hold on dogs. Come back the next day, maybe with a friend or family members, and spend 2014 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 8 of 22

9 more time with the dog before you make your final decision. If you already have a dog and are looking to find a playmate for it, be sure to take your dog with you and ask to go for a walk with the shelter dog to see whether they will like each other. If you don t find the perfect dog or puppy right away, be patient. Shelters receive new dogs every day. Breed-Specific Rescue Groups (5) If you want a certain breed of dog, check for breed-specific rescue groups instead of going to a breeder. Dogs end up in breed-specific rescue groups for a variety of reasons. Some owners relinquish their dogs because they realize the dog needs more care and attention than they re willing or able to give. Or they realize that the breed they selected isn t a good match for their lifestyle. Sometimes, the dog is given up because the family is moving and unable to take the dog with them. Often, families have financial problems and can no longer afford the dog. Some of the dogs are strays that haven t been claimed. Shelters sometimes turn purebreds over to a rescue group. This way the shelters have more room for mixed-breed dogs. Volunteers sometimes search high-kill shelters and rescue purebred dogs. Dogs from puppy mills often end up in rescues as well. Puppy mills are inhumane, commercial dog-breeding facilities. Benefits of Breed-Specific Dogs (6) When adopting from a breed-specific rescue group, you re able to get the breed you desire with the characteristics of that breed. The rescue group evaluates the dog s temperament and how it gets along with other dogs, children, and cats. The dogs are in good health and are up-to-date on their vaccinations. They have been spayed or neutered. Most rescue groups go through an evaluation process to make sure there is a good match with a potential owner. This way the dog goes to a permanent home and is not returned or dropped off at a shelter. The cost for a purebred dog through a rescue group is significantly less than through a breeder. Selecting a Breed Rescue Dog (7) To find a breed rescue group, search online for groups in your area. The American Kennel Club s website lists various breed rescue groups, or search on Petfinder.com. Or you can google the breed name and the word rescue for rescue groups in your area. (8) Most breed rescue groups post pictures and descriptions of available dogs and puppies on their websites. Many have adoption events where you ll have the opportunity to meet some of the available dogs. When you attend an adoption event, you ll learn more about the rescue group s organization. You will be asked to fill out an application and be interviewed. You may even need to provide references. Questions about your home, your activity level, how much time you have to spend with the dog, and if you have children or other pets may be asked. The rescue group will evaluate whether the breed is right for you. If so, they will match you with a dog that has the right personality for you and your home. In many cases, rescue groups will make a home visit before you can adopt a dog. Some rescue groups often ask a potential owner to foster the dog for a period of time to make sure that you and the dog are a good fit K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 9 of 22

10 Choose answers to multiple choice questions. Type responses to questions that ask you to write a response. Be sure to save your work. 5. Read this sentence from Paragraph 4 of Rescue Me! : Once you ve narrowed it down to one dog, ask to put a hold on it. What is the connotation of the word hold in this sentence? A. grasp B. set aside C. carry on D. restrain Teacher feedback: (The correct answer is B.) Score: (1 point) 6. What are two main ideas of Rescue Me!? Explain how these ideas develop over the course of the passage. Use evidence from the text to support each of the main ideas in your answer. Model Answer Two main ideas of Rescue Me are that there are plenty of well-behaved dogs available to adopt through shelters, and that people who want to adopt a certain breed of dog can find one through a breed-specific rescue group. The author states that 3.9 million dogs enter shelters every year, and only about 35 percent of them are adopted. About 26 percent of those are stray dogs that are returned to their owners. But the remaining 31 percent of dogs are euthanized. The dogs end up in shelters because their owners have moved and cannot take them, or the owners cannot give the dog the attention it needs. The author explains that about 25 percent of the dogs in shelters are purebred. She goes on to explain how shelter dogs make wonderful pets and gives tips on how to select a dog when one goes to the shelter. The author explains that some purebred dogs end up in breed-specific rescue groups because the owners realize the dog needs more care and attention than they re willing or able to give. Sometimes, the owner realizes that the breed they have isn t a good match for their lifestyle. Some purebred dogs are turned over from a shelter when its owner hasn t claimed it. Dogs from puppy mills may also end up in breed-specific rescue groups. The author explains some of the benefits of adopting a breed-specific dog, such as getting the breed one desires, and getting a dog that has been updated on its shots and has been evaluated by the rescue organization. Another factor is the price of the dog through a rescue group is significantly less. The author concludes with where to find breedspecific rescue groups and how they can help in selecting the right dog K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 10 of 22

11 Award points for specific answers as shown below (for a total of 0 4 points). Answers may vary. Points Concept Addressed Feedback for Student Answers 2 The answer identifies two main ideas of Rescue Me! (1) the availability of dogs to adopt and (2) how to find a particular breed of dog to adopt. (1 point for each main idea) (Note that students description or wording of main ideas may vary.) 2 The answer explains how these ideas develop over the course of the passage, and includes details from the text to support the answer. (1 point for each idea explained) Your answer should identify two main ideas of Rescue Me! Your answer should explain how these ideas develop over the course of the passage, and include details from the text to support the answer. Feedback for completely correct answer: Your answer identifies two main ideas of Rescue Me! and explains how these ideas develop over the course of the passage. Your answer includes evidence from the text to support it. 7. What steps does the author suggest a prospective dog owner take when selecting a dog at a shelter? Use at least three details from the passage to support your answer. Model Answer The author explains that the first step to take when visiting a shelter is to walk through the kennel and look for dogs that are appealing. Observe the dogs from a distance to see how they interact with people. Then greet each dog through the kennel doors to see how they interact with you. Friendly dogs will wag their tails, while shy dogs will stay at the back of the kennel. Some dogs may be overly excited and jump and bark. The author states that it is a good idea to ask to see the dogs outside of the kennel. This will give an indication of how they will be in the home. Once one has been chosen, place a hold on it and return the next day with a friend or another pet one owns to be sure the two would get along. Award points for specific answers as shown below (for a total of 0 1 points). Points Concept Addressed Feedback for Student Answers 1 The answer lists at least three steps to take when selecting a dog at a shelter. Your answer should list at least three steps to take when selecting a dog at a shelter K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 11 of 22

12 Feedback for completely correct answer: Your answer lists at least three steps to take when selecting a dog at a shelter. 8. Why is a dog shelter a stressful environment for dogs? Use details and inferences that you make from the text to support your answer. Model Answer When a dog ends up in a shelter, oftentimes it is because its owner has relinquished it for one reason or another. This alone can be stressful for the dog. The dog is in a new environment, and it s not as warm or cozy as its former home probably was. Sometimes, the dog is a stray, and it may be waiting for its owner to come and claim it. And if the owner doesn t come, the dog may become frightened. Dog shelters are often crowded and noisy, and this can be stressful, too. It may cause a dog to become overly excited or frightened and shy. Award points for specific answers as shown below (for a total of 0 2 points). Points Concept Addressed Feedback for Student Answers 2 The answer analyzes why a dog shelter is a stressful environment for dogs. The answer uses details from the text and inferences that the student makes to support the answer. (1 point for details from the text, 1 point for student s inferences) Your answer should analyze why a dog shelter is a stressful environment for dogs. Your answer should use details from the text and inferences that you make to support the answer. Feedback for completely correct answer: Your answer analyzes why a dog shelter is a stressful environment for dogs. Your answer uses details from the text and inferences that you made to support the answer K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 12 of 22

13 Read the passage. Then answer the questions. That Doggie in the Window (1) At pet stores you may see lots of cages filled with puppies. Those cute little dogs with the waggley tails are from puppy mills. According to the Humane Society of the United States, a puppy mill is an inhumane, commercial dog-breeding facility. It is a place where the health of the dogs is disregarded so the breeder can keep costs low and maximize profits. (2) Puppies born in puppy mills have a horrible life. They live in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions. Most are kept in small wire cages stacked one on top of another. The puppies have very little room to move around. Many have never touched the ground or run around in grass. Puppies are often taken away from their mother and their litter mates when they are six weeks old. They aren t given the opportunity to socialize with other dogs. Getting along with other dogs is critical to their development. Puppies that aren t socialized can become fearful, extremely shy, aggressive, or suffer from anxiety. (3) Female dogs used for breeding often have one litter after another. This helps the owners make more money. The puppies often suffer from illnesses and diseases. Many times the owners do not remove sick dogs from their group of breeders. Consequently, many puppies are born with congenital and hereditary conditions. These diseases may include diabetes, hip dysplasia, heart or kidney disease, respiratory disorders, deafness, or eye disorders. By the time the puppies arrive in pet stores, some of them are ill. They may have parvovirus, distemper, upper respiratory infections, kennel cough, pneumonia, or mange. They also may be infested with intestinal parasites, fleas, ticks, and heartworm. People who buy a puppy at a pet store may have to take it to a vet because it is already sick. (4) Some puppies are sold to pet stores through a broker who buys them from the puppy mill. The pedigree of these puppies is often falsified. Many of the puppies are also sold over the Internet, through newspaper ads, and at swap meets or flea markets. (5) Puppy mills began in the United States shortly after World War II. At that time, there were major crop failures in the Midwest. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) encouraged raising purebred puppies as a cash crop that earned money. There are approximately 2,000 to 3,000 USDAlicensed breeders in the United States today. These are basically puppy mills. The ASPCA estimates that as many as 10,000 puppy mills operate in America. Many of them operate illegally without a license. (6) There are laws that regulate breeders. In 1966, Congress passed the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). It provides standards for the care of dogs, cats, and some other animals that are bred for commercial resale. Breeders that have more than three female breeding dogs and sell puppies to pet stores or brokers are required by the AWA to be licensed and inspected by the USDA. But the legal standards for dog breeders are minimal. Unfortunately, some of the conditions that are perfectly legal most people would consider inhumane. (7) The Humane Society of the United States supports legislative changes that will affect puppy mills. It promotes public awareness of the conditions at puppy mills. People are encouraged to adopt dogs from an animal shelter, a rescue group, or a responsible breeder K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 13 of 22

14 Choose answers to multiple choice questions. Type responses to questions that ask you to write a response. Be sure to save your work. 9. Answer the questions about the passage. (a) What is the author s opinion of puppy mills? A. Puppies from puppy mills are cute dogs. B. The mills have helped agricultural communities earn money. C. Puppy mills raise healthy and well-cared for dogs. D. Puppy mills are unsanitary places that treat dogs inhumanely. Teacher feedback: (The correct answer is D.) (b) Which sentences from the passage support the answer in Part (a)? Choose exactly two answers that are correct. A. Many of the puppies are also sold over the Internet, through newspaper ads, and at swap meets or flea markets. (Paragraph 4) B. The puppies have very little room to move around. (Paragraph 2) C. There are approximately 2,000 to 3,000 USDA-licensed breeders in the United States today. (Paragraph 5) D. They also may be infested with intestinal parasites, fleas, ticks, and heartworm. (Paragraph 3) E. The ASPCA estimates that as many as 10,000 puppy mills operate in America. (Paragraph 5) F. Puppy mills began in the United States shortly after World War II. (Paragraph 5) Teacher feedback: (The correct answers are B and D.) Score: (2 points both (a) and (b) must be correct to earn 2 points, if (a) is correct and (b) is incorrect award 1 point, if (a) is incorrect, award 0 points.) 10. How does the author develop the argument about puppy mills? Is the argument effective? Why or why not? Use evidence from the text to support your answer. Model Answer The author describes the conditions found in most puppy mills. The author explains that the puppies live in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions. The puppies are often taken away from their mothers when they are only six weeks old and aren t socialized with other dogs. Female dogs used for breeding have one litter after another. Some of these dogs are ill or have diseases that they pass on to their puppies K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 14 of 22

15 The author s argument is effective because the author explains how the puppies live at the mills before they ever reach a pet store. Most of them live in wire cages and never get to run around on the grass. The author explains that dogs that aren t socialized can become fearful, shy, or aggressive. Many of the puppies arrive at the pet stores already sick. Award points for specific answers as shown below (for a total of 0 4 points). Points Concept Addressed Feedback for Student Answers 2 The answer explains how the author develops the argument about puppy mills, and uses evidence from the text to support the answer. (1 point for explanation, 1 point for evidence) 2 The answer evaluates whether the argument is effective and explains why or why not. The answer uses evidence from the text to support the answer. (1 point for explanation, 1 point for examples) Your answer should explain how the author develops the argument about puppy mills, and use evidence from the text to support the answer. Your answer should evaluate whether the argument is effective and explain why or why not. Your answer should use evidence from the text to support the answer. Feedback for completely correct answer: Your answer explains how the author develops her argument about puppy mills. Your answer also evaluates whether the argument is effective and explains why or why not. Your answer uses evidence from the text to support it. 11. Reread this sentence from Paragraph 3 of That Doggie in the Window : Many times the owners do not remove sick dogs from their group of breeders. How does this sentence contribute to the author s ideas about the health of the puppies from puppy mills? Use evidence from the text to support your answer. Model Answer Mother dogs that are ill or have a disease can pass these illnesses or diseases down to their puppies. The author states that many puppies are born with congenital and hereditary conditions. These may include diabetes, hip dysplasia, heart or kidney disease, respiratory disorders, deafness, or eye disorders. The puppies may arrive at pet stores already sick. They may have parvovirus, distemper, upper respiratory infections, kennel cough, mange, or pneumonia K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 15 of 22

16 Award points for specific answers as shown below (for a total of 0 1 points). Points Concept Addressed Feedback for Student Answers 1 The answer analyzes how the sentence from Paragraph 3 contributes to the author s ideas about the health of the puppies from puppy mills. The answer uses evidence from the text to support the answer. Your answer should analyze how the sentence from Paragraph 3 contributes to the author s ideas about the health of the puppies from puppy mills. Your answer should use evidence from the text to support the answer. Feedback for completely correct answer: Your answer analyzes how the sentence from Paragraph 3 contributes to the author s ideas about the health of the puppies from puppy mills. Your answer uses evidence from the text to support the answer. 12. Explain how information about purebred dogs presented in Adopting a Dog and That Doggie in the Window are alike and how they are different. Use details from each text for each comparison. Model Answer In Adopting a Dog and That Doggie in the Window, both authors explain that purebred dogs are purposely mated with dogs from the same breed, so they carry on the same characteristics of that breed. While both passages discuss breeding, there are several differences in how the breeding is managed. In Adopting a Dog, the author states that only certain dogs are mated to maintain or produce specific qualities inborn in that breed. The resulting puppies come with papers showing the puppy s pedigree, or its family bloodline for four or more generations. These puppies become members of the American Kennel Club. The author also states that reputable breeders care about the puppy, and they make sure the puppy is placed in a loving home. In That Doggie in the Window, the author states that female dogs used for breeding have one litter after another. The author states that many of these mother dogs may be sick, but are not removed from the group of breeders. Consequently, many of the puppies are born with congenital and hereditary conditions. The puppies are not taken care of very well and many are sold to pet stores, where they arrive ill. The puppies generally do not have papers since their bloodline is questionable. If they do have papers, they are often falsified. The breeder doesn t seem to care who buys the puppies since they are sometimes sold over the Internet, through newspaper ads, or at swap meets K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 16 of 22

17 Award points for specific answers as shown below (for a total of 0 2 points). Points Concept Addressed Feedback for Student Answers 1 The answer explains how information about purebred dogs presented in Adopting a Dog and That Doggie in the Window are alike, and uses details from the text to support the answer. 1 The answer explains how information about purebred dogs presented in Adopting a Dog and That Doggie in the Window are different, and uses details from the text to support the answer. Your answer should explain how information about purebred dogs presented in Adopting a Dog and That Doggie in the Window are alike, and use details from the text to support the answer. Your answer should explain how information about purebred dogs presented in Adopting a Dog and That Doggie in the Window are different, and use details from the text to support the answer. Feedback for completely correct answer: Your answer explains how information about purebred dogs presented in Adopting a Dog and That Doggie in the Window are alike and different, and uses details from the text to support the answer. 13. Read this paragraph Julia wrote about an adoption event she attended: We are going to a dog adoption event this morning at the shopping center. Mom and I have been talking about getting a dog ever since we moved. We can t decide what kind of dog her and me would like, so we ll see what the event volunteers suggest for ours. Which sentence is the best revision of the last sentence? A. We can t decide what kind of dog her and I would like, so we ll see what the event volunteers suggest for me. B. We can t decide what kind of dog she and I would like, so we ll see what the event volunteers suggest for us. C. We can t decide what kind of dog her and me would like, so we ll see what the event volunteers suggest for us. D. We can t decide what kind of dog she and me would like, so we ll see what the event volunteers suggest for mine. Teacher feedback: (The correct answer is B.) Score: (1 point) 2014 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 17 of 22

18 14. Read this paragraph Jason wrote about a dog rescue group: I have always loved dogs. Last summer I began volunteering for a border collie rescue group. At first, I helped out at adoption events. Then I got into fostering dogs. I got so attached to Ollie my foster puppy that I ended up adopting him. Which revision of the last sentence is punctuated correctly? A. I got so attached to Ollie, my foster puppy that I ended up adopting him. B. I got so attached to Ollie my foster puppy, that I ended up adopting him. C. I got so attached to Ollie my, foster puppy that I ended up adopting him. D. I got so attached to Ollie, my foster puppy, that I ended up adopting him. Teacher feedback: (The correct answer is D.) Score: (1 point) 15. Read this paragraph Jason wrote advising people what to do before getting a dog: People who want to get a dog should do their research first. Many times people get a dog because they like the way it looks. But they don t take the time to find out about the dog s personality. My friend got a dog only to return it because they were too much work. Which sentence is the best revision of the last sentence? A. My friend got a dog only to return it because it was too much work. B. My friend got a dog only to return them because they were too much work. C. My friend got a dog only to return them because it was too much work. D. My friend got a dog only to return it because you were too much work. Teacher feedback: (The correct answer is A.) Score: (1 point) 2014 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 18 of 22

19 16. Read this paragraph Claire wrote about her sister seeing a puppy in a pet store: Mom drove my sister to the shopping plaza, and then she walked to the grocery store. While Mom was in the grocery store, my sister looked at the puppies in the pet store. The puppies in there all started barking and jumping up and down in their cages. They were all cute, but there was one she really wanted to see. It had shaggy white fur and the sweetest eyes. Which sentence is the best revision of the first sentence? A. She drove her to the shopping plaza, and then she walked to the grocery store. B. Mom drove her sister to the shopping plaza, and then Mom walked to the grocery store. C. Mom drove her to the shopping plaza, and then she walked to the grocery store. D. Mom drove my sister to the shopping plaza, and then Mom walked to the grocery store. Teacher feedback: (The correct answer is D.) Score: (1 point) 17. Read this paragraph Macy wrote about volunteering: The volunteers yourselves help set up the adoption events. They are each responsible for picking up a dog at one of the organization s kennels and bringing it to the event. Those who foster the dogs need to make sure the dogs are freshly bathed and fed before the event. Which sentence is the best revision of the first sentence? A. The volunteers theirselves help set up the adoption events. B. The volunteers herself help set up the adoption events. C. The volunteers ourselves help set up the adoption events. D. The volunteers themselves help set up the adoption events. Teacher feedback: (The correct answer is D.) Score: (1 point) 2014 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 19 of 22

20 18. Write a persuasive essay of at least three paragraphs about how you would acquire a dog. State where you would adopt your dog from either from a breeder, an animal shelter, or a rescue group. Explain why you have decided to use this method of pet adoption. Explain the benefits of this resource over the others, but acknowledge differing opinions. Be sure to use information in your essay from the passages you have read. (a) (b) Write a cohesive argument of at least three paragraphs. Take a stand on the best way to acquire a dog. (c) Explain the best place to adopt a dog from, why this is the right method of pet adoption, and the benefits of this resource over the others. (d) Organize your essay in order of importance or logical order. (e) Use relevant evidence from the texts you have read as well as your own ideas to introduce your claim and acknowledge alternate or opposing claims. (f) Support your position about pet adoption with logical reasoning and relevant evidence. (g) Use appropriate transitions between sentences and paragraphs to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. (h) (i) Use precise language to explain your stand. Provide a strong concluding statement to your essay. Score: Use the rubric to evaluate the student s writing. Award points for each category as shown below (for a total of points). Students who do not respond should be given a 0. Teacher feedback: Provide feedback about the student s writing in each category K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 20 of 22

21 Category Level 3 (5 points) Level 2 (4 points) Level 1 (3 points) Purpose and Content The writing is entirely a persuasive argument that takes a stand on where to acquire a dog. An explanation of the method used to adopt a dog is presented and supported with relevant quotations and examples. The benefits of this resource of adoption over the others are also addressed. Evidence from the texts has been effectively used to support the student s position. The student includes a counterargument but convincingly demonstrates why that opposing viewpoint is incorrect. All sentences in the essay are purposeful and related to the topic. There is no tangential or irrelevant information. The writing is mostly a persuasive argument about where to acquire a dog. An explanation of the method used to adopt a dog is presented and supported with mostly relevant quotations and examples. The benefits of this resource of adoption over the others is addressed, but may not be thoroughly supported. Some evidence from the texts has been used, and it is mostly relevant to development of the argument. The student mentions a counterargument and tries to explain why that opposing viewpoint is incorrect. Most of the sentences in the essay are purposeful and related to the topic. There may be some tangential or irrelevant information. The writing may not be a persuasive argument and may not tell about where to acquire a dog. An explanation of the method used to adopt a dog may not be presented and may not be supported with relevant quotations and examples. The benefits of this resource of adoption over the others may not be addressed. Evidence from all the texts may not have been used or the evidence used may be irrelevant to the development of the argument. The student may fail to include a counterargument or fail to explain why an opposing viewpoint is incorrect. All sentences in the essay may not be purposeful or related to the topic. There may be much tangential or irrelevant information. Structure and Organization The writing is a focused argument or opinion essay and follows this form consistently. The writing is consistently written from the same point of view. It is consistently focused on the topic. The writing is at least three paragraphs long. It is consistently organized by order of importance, or with logical order. There is a strong statement of the student s position at the beginning. The rest of the argument advances the position, flows smoothly, and contains details and explanations. The essay The writing is mostly an argument or opinion essay and mostly follows this form. The writing is mostly written from a consistent point of view. The writing is at least two paragraphs long. It is mostly organized in order of importance, or with logical order. There is a statement of the student s position at the beginning. The rest of the argument mostly advances this position; it mostly flows smoothly, and there is some use of details and explanations. There is a conclusion to the essay. The writing may not take the form of an argument or opinion essay or may not follow this form consistently. The writing may not be from the same point of view. It may lack focus. The writing is less than two paragraphs long. It may not be organized or it may lack a clear organizational pattern. There may be no statement of the student s position, or the rest of the essay may not advance the thesis. The essay may not flow smoothly, or it may not include sufficient details or explanations. There may be 2014 K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 21 of 22

22 Category Level 3 (5 points) Level 2 (4 points) Level 1 (3 points) concludes in a satisfying manner. no clear conclusion. Language and Word Choice The writing has a consistent tone and is appropriate for the subject matter and audience. The writing uses precise language and the correct connotations of words when making an appeal and stating a position. The writing consistently uses connecting words between ideas and paragraphs. The writing has a mostly consistent tone and is mostly appropriate for the subject matter and audience. The writing mostly uses precise language and the correct connotations of words when making an appeal and stating a position. The writing mostly uses connecting words between ideas and paragraphs. The writing may not have a consistent tone or the tone may be inappropriate for the subject matter. The writing may not use precise language and there may be evidence that the connotation of words was not considered when making an appeal or stating a position. The writing may not use connecting words between ideas and paragraphs, if there are paragraphs. Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics The writing is in standard English. The writing has no errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. The writing has no errors in punctuation or spelling. The writing is mostly in standard English. The writing may contain a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. The writing may contain some errors in punctuation or spelling. The errors do not interfere with the reader s understanding. The writing may not be in standard English. The writing may contain many errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. The writing may contain many errors in punctuation or spelling. The errors may make it difficult to follow or understand the writing K12 Inc. All rights reserved. Page 22 of 22

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