CTB/McGraw Hill READING LANGUAGE ARTS Test Grade: 5 Constructed Response Rubric for Test: 5th RLA S1 CR
1. Key elements A folktale is a story that:» teaches a lesson» usually takes place a long time ago» has good/bad characters» good usually wins» is about different cultures/people» animals can talk» magic can happen» relevant text based response Why is this a folktale:» takes place long ago» takes place in Alaska/far away» the story has good/bad characters» animals talk» has a lesson theme» relevant text based reason from each part OR two key elements from one part two key elements from each part Page 1 of 26
2. Key elements Part A Lesson:» help your neighbors» kindness will be rewarded» relevant text based lesson Part B Details:» the Eskimo woman helps the Caribou woman and then has all the fish/greens/berries she needs» relevant text based detail key element from Part A OR Part B key element from Part A AND Part B Page 2 of 26
3. Key elements» Student makes a graphic organizer with space for three separate items» Shelve books» Help find books» Check out books two key elements three key elements 4 points four key elements 4. Key elements» Student demonstrates concept of underlining words and phrases. (Only one mammal, the bat, can really fly. But some mammals, like the flying squirrel, look as if they fly. These animals don t really fly, they glide. As they jump from a tree, they spread out a special skin that acts like a parachute.) two key elements three key elements Page 3 of 26
5. Key elements» Gramp a place to play croquet» Aunt Lil a place to eat» Dad a place to cook» Mom a place to play her guitar» Sis a place to jump rope» Uncle Ned a place to play catch» speaker/narrator/author a place to play baseball» any character relevant text based response two or three key elements four key elements Page 4 of 26
6. Key elements» reasonable picnic activity not included in poem with rationale partial response full and complete response Page 5 of 26
7. Key elements 1. walking sticks a. among the longest insects on earth b. eat leaves and plant material 2. tarantulas» live in underground burrows» about the size of a human palm» nocturnal predator» scared of human beings» live in rain forests» relevant text based fact 3. bats» nocturnal predator» some eat fruit or nectar from flowers» some eat insects (right out of the sky)» use sonar» live in rain forests» relevant text based response two or three key elements four key elements Creatures of the Rain Forest Page 6 of 26
8. Key elements» visit the rain forest at night and during the day to see different animals» get plenty of rest the night before a nighttime rain forest visit» bring a flashlight during a night rain forest trip» enjoy the adventure/learning experience» relevant text based response two key elements 9. Exemplary response My trip to Costa Rica was the best trip ever! The rain forest was packed with all kinds of wildlife. During the daytime, I saw a bunch of really great plants and some animals too. But the best time was at night when I took a nature walk and got to hear and see so many different animals. I liked the walking sticks and the red legged tarantulas and the bats best. I know you like animals, so I think you d love the rainforest! limited response shows basic understanding partial response 4 points full and complete response Page 7 of 26
10. Key elements» Sarah had many problems making the feeder» the handsaw gave her blisters» she hit her thumb with the hammer» she had to paint the feeder twice» relevant text based response two key elements Page 8 of 26
11. Key elements Sarah s Problem 1) Sarah s father says she is too young to use power tools. Sarah gets blisters from the hand-saw. Sarah s Solution Sarah decides to use a handsaw. Sarah wraps her hands in gauze and gloves. Sarah gets a fat and purple thumb from the hammer. Sarah s cat sits on the bird feeder while the paint is still wet. relevant text-based response Sarah uses her hand to paint. Sarah sands the cat hair off and repaints the bird feeder. relevant text-based response two key elements Page 9 of 26
12. Key elements How will this help in the future:» she will most likely complete projects» she will be allowed to use better/power tools» she will have more confidence» she will be able to get things done» she will accomplish goals» she will not give up when faced with problems» relevant text based example attempt in the right direction partial response AND partial response AND two key elements 4 points full and complete response AND two key elements Page 10 of 26
13. Key elements Part A How Pepper and Toady look different Pepper is small and delicate has short, black hair has dainty, graceful legs relevant text-based response Toady is big has thick, brown hair has short, stumpy legs relevant text-based response Part B How Pepper and Toady act differently Pepper is very smart stays inside behaves well naps when it is hot sleeps on a quilt at night relevant text-based response Toady is not as smart stays outside behaves poorly digs holes in the garden when it s hot sleeps outside at night relevant text-based response one part complete two or three parts complete four parts complete Page 11 of 26
14. Key elements Anger» Mom grabs Toady by the collar and drags her outside.» Mom won t let Toady stay inside.» relevant text based example Affection» Mom lets Toady inside when it is raining.» Mom decides to try to train Toady to stay inside.» relevant text based response from either part from each part Page 12 of 26
15. Exemplary response I would definitely pick Toady for my pet. Toady would be more fun than Pepper because Toady likes to run around and jump up and play outside. And even though Toady doesn t have good manners like Pepper, it seems like Toady wants to learn how to be good. I think it would be fun to go to dog training school with Toady. limited response attempt in the right direction partial response 4 points full and complete response Page 13 of 26
16. Key elements» many preparations are necessary» learn from an experienced hiker» become familiar with glaciers/hiking rules/procedures» learn/practice using hiking equipment properly» hike with a guide who is familiar with the route» stay with the group» enjoy the adventure/be careful» relevant text based response two key elements Page 14 of 26
17. Exemplary response I don t think I would like going on a glacier hike. The author talks about how high they have to climb just to get to the glacier 3000 feet! and I don t like heights. The author also talks about the big cracks in the ice, the crevasses. It seems like it would be really easy to fall into one of these. Remember, I don t like heights. While I think being on a big sheet of ice in the summertime would be really interesting, I don t want to have to hike up that high or risk falling that far to get to the ice. I ll just spend my summers down here on the solid ground. Note: Student may provide a suitable "yes" response. A "yes" essay should be similar in depth to the "no" exemplary response and include examples from the passage for full credit. limited response shows basic understanding partial response 4 points full and complete response Page 15 of 26
18. Key elements» Ferries are big ships.» Ferries can travel between islands and the mainland.» Ferries carry large items across the water.» Ferries have a long tunnel for parking.» The ferries engines are between the tunnels.» The driver of a ferry is called a pilot.» Ferries look the same on both ends.» relevant text based response one or two key elements three or four key elements five key elements 19. Key elements Earl s trip was an "Excellent Adventure" because» he saw many new things (houses/yards/highways/shopping centers)» he ran around where there were lots of people» he got hit by 2 cars, but survived» he was moved to a new park with elk» relevant text based example two key elements Page 16 of 26
20. Key elements Wildlife experts were surprised because» they could see that the animal was an elk» an elk had not been seen in Missouri since 1840» elk did not live in Missouri anymore» they did not know where the elk came from» they did not know how the elk had gotten to Missouri» relevant text based example two key elements 21. Exemplary response Over the course of three years, Earl the elk walked many miles, all the way from Montana to Missouri! Along the way he saw sights elks do not usually get to see, like houses, shopping centers, and highways. After living on his own for years and surviving being hit by two cars, Earl was captured by wildlife experts and brought here to live safely and happily. partial response full and complete text based response Page 17 of 26
22. Key elements» It is a symbol of our country / it should look nice.» It is part of our history / should be kept for future generations.» It is part of the story about our national anthem.» It was made a long time ago / it is important to save old things.» relevant text based response two key elements Page 18 of 26
24. 5th RLA S1 CR 23. Key elements Who:» Mary Young Pickersgill» Caroline Pickersgill What:» cut fabric» sewed American flag» relevant text based response When:» 1813» at night» relevant text based response Where:» Baltimore» their home» nearby business How:» stitched by candlelight» used floor of business» cut out stars and stripes at home» relevant text based response from one or two parts from three or four parts from each part Page 19 of 26
25. Key elements» take old dolls to a shrine or temple to be burned» get or make a new doll» paint one eye of their new doll» start to work so they can be sure of success» relevant text based response two key elements 26. Key elements» To make a wish on a Daruma san, you first give him the gift of sight by painting one eye. Then you make your wish and wait. If the wish comes true, you reward your Daruma san by painting in his eye. With this second eye for a wish come true he is said to have "both eyes open," which means that there has been success in some endeavor.» relevant words or phrases underlined one, two, or three key elements four key elements Page 20 of 26
27. Key elements» Juan s wife scatters bunuelos all over the ground.» Juan s wife makes it look like the donkey is eating with his tail.» Juan s wife tricks Juan/the three men with bunuelos and the donkey.» Three mean looking men come to Juan s house/ask for gold.» The three men feel sorry for Juan s wife/leave Juan and his wife alone.» reasonable text based event one or two key elements three key elements 28. Key elements» easy to take care of» lives for many years» can live in warm or cool water» gets along with fish» doesn t attack / bite fish» eats algae» keeps fish tank clean» relevant text based response one or two key elements three key elements four key elements Page 21 of 26
29. Key elements» Student demonstrates concept of note taking.» Student writes down important words (i.e., rain forest/4 million square miles/thick/dense). two key elements 30. Key elements» Speaker in first paragraph is Ruff.» Speaker in second paragraph is Tim.» Tim is late getting home from school.» Ruff misses Tim.» Ruff likes to play ball.» Ruff puts the ball in his mouth. two key elements three key elements Page 22 of 26
31. Key elements Lydia was disappointed because:» She did not get to help with the roping.» She was told to wait by the pond.» relevant text based response Lydia was excited because:» She learns how to tie a lasso.» She saved the calf.» relevant text based response from either part from each part 32. Key elements Determined» Lydia kept trying to lasso the drowning calf after 2 misses.» relevant text based response Adventurous» Lydia wanted to lasso cattle from atop of a horse.» Lydia rescued a drowning calf by herself.» relevant text based response from either part from each part Page 23 of 26
33. Key elements Part A: Meaning of the phrase odd couples» There are unlikely pairs of animals working together for survival.» You wouldn t expect to find these animals helping each in any way.» relevant text based response Part B: Examples» Oxpeckers/tickbirds, keep the impalas healthy by cleaning ticks off them.» Darwin s finch helping the Galapagos tortoise by picking ticks off its skin.» Bacteria light up the flashlight fish s eyes, giving the fish a way to confuse their enemy.» A sea anemone rides on the hermit crab shell, offering it protection.» A sea anemone offers a safe place for the clown fish to live.» Tiny cleaner fish that keep the sharks teeth clean.» A hornbill warns a dwarf mongoose of approaching enemies.» Ants attack wasps when they hunt caterpillars.» The honey guide finds beehives full of honey for the honey badger to eat.» The goby fish acts as a "seeing eye fish" for the snapping shrimp.» relevant text based example from Part A, OR two key elements from Part B from Part A, AND two key elements from Part B OR three key elements from Part B from Part A, AND three key elements from Part B Page 24 of 26
34. Exemplary response: My family went camping once and I went on a hike with my sister. We walked through a bush with a lot of sticky burrs and they stuck to our clothes and got all over us. I picked the burrs off my sister s back and she picked them off of my back. It was kind of like the bird picking the ticks off of the tortoise. limited response shows basic understanding partial response 4 points full and complete response Page 25 of 26
35. Key elements hornbill differences» follows teammate to food» acts as lookout» likes beetles and mice» relevant text based difference hornbill and honey guide similarities» live in Africa» both are birds» have mammals as partners» relevant text based similarity honey guide differences» lives in Asia» leads teammate to food» likes beeswax» relevant text based difference two or three key elements four or five key elements six key elements Page 26 of 26