Assessment of Reading, Writing and Mathematics:

Primary Division, 2016

Released Assessment: Item-Specific Rubrics and

Sample Student Responses with Annotations
Student Booklet: English, Primary Reading

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Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Short Narrative Theres Not Enough Snow Section A Question 5
Q.5 How does Sam show a positive attitude from the beginning to the end of the story?
Explain using details from the text to support your answer.

Code
B

10

20

Descriptor

Blank: nothing written or drawn in the space provided

Illegible: cannot be read; completely crossed out / erased; not written in English
Irrelevant content: does not attempt assigned question
Off topic: no relationship of written work to the question
Typical responses:
do not attempt to answer the question OR
restate the question (e.g., diagrams are useful.)
Response attempts to explain how Sam shows a positive attitude from the beginning to the
end of the story.
The response either:
answers an aspect of the question OR
does not refer to the reading selection OR
provides inaccurate support
Response indicates a partial understanding of how Sam shows a positive attitude from the
beginning to the end of the story .
The response provides:
irrelevant support from the reading selection OR
vague support from the reading selection OR
limited support from the reading selection
The response usually requires the reader to connect the support to what it is intended to
prove.

30

Response indicates an understanding by explaining how Sam shows a positive attitude from
the beginning to the end of the story. The response includes:
some accurate and relevant support and
some vague or underdeveloped support
The response requires the reader to make some connections between the support and what it
is intended to prove.

40

Response indicates an understanding by explaining fully how Sam shows a positive attitude
from the beginning to the end of the story and provides specific and relevant support.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Short Narrative Theres Not Enough Snow Section A Question 5

Code 10

Annotation:

Response answers an aspect of the question.

Sam is shur that there is enugh snow
Does not explain how this is evident.
Reverse of the title.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Short Narrative Theres Not Enough Snow Section A Question 5

Code 20

Annotation:

Response Partial Understanding

includes vague support- enough snowtoboganning, building snowman
The reader must connect the support (his intended actions) and how the story ends to what it is
intended to prove (his attitude).

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Short Narrative Theres Not Enough Snow Section A Question 5

Code 30

Annotation:

Response provides some accurate support

Text referenceat the end she got milk and cookies
Response also includes some underdeveloped support
Text referenceshe thought that there was enough snow for sledding
Reader must make some connection between support and what it is intended to prove.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Short Narrative Theres Not Enough Snow Section A Question 5

Code 40

Annotation:

Response explains fully how Sam shows a positive attitude

Text references- Drew said there wasnt enough snow, tried sledding and to build a snowman
Provides a clear connection between the problem and evidence of Sams positive attitude right to
the end of the story
Sam also didnt give up.didnt work so he went homecookies and hot chocolate.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Short Narrative Theres Not Enough Snow Section A Question 6
Q.6 How does the reader know there isnt enough snow? Explain using details from the
text to support your answer.

Code
B

10

20

Descriptor

Blank: nothing written or drawn in the space provided

Illegible: cannot be read; completely crossed out / erased; not written in English
Irrelevant content: does not attempt assigned question
Off topic: no relationship of written work to the question
Typical responses:
do not attempt to answer the question OR
restate the question (e.g., diagrams are useful.)
Response attempts to explain how the reader knows there isnt enough snow.
The response either:
answers an aspect of the question OR
does not refer to the reading selection OR
provides inaccurate support
Response indicates a partial understanding of how the reader knows there isnt enough
snow. The response provides:
irrelevant support from the reading selection OR
vague support from the reading selection OR
limited support from the reading selection
The response usually requires the reader to connect the support to what it is intended to
prove.

30

Response indicates an understanding by explaining how the reader knows there isnt enough
snow.
The response includes:
some accurate and relevant support and
some vague or underdeveloped support
The response requires the reader to make some connections between the support and what it
is intended to prove.

40

Response indicates an understanding by explaining fully how the reader knows there isnt
enough snow and provides specific and relevant support.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Short Narrative Theres Not Enough Snow Section A Question 6

Code 10

Annotation:

Response answers an aspect of the question.

thay take adout the snow
Statement only.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Short Narrative Theres Not Enough Snow Section A Question 6

Code 20

Annotation:

Response Partial Understanding

includes vague support- everyone saying that theres not enough snow
The reader must connect the support to what it is intended to prove.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Short Narrative Theres Not Enough Snow Section A Question 6

Code 30

Annotation:

Response provides some accurate and some underdeveloped support

cant make a snowballhe packed the snow tighter the powder crumbled
Reader must make some connection as to why these 2 statements support what is being asked. Not
explained fully.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Short Narrative Theres Not Enough Snow Section A Question 6

Code 40

Annotation:

Text references- perfect sledding positiononly moved 15cmsnowball turned to powder

Provides a clear connection between what the activity was (sledding, snowball) and the
result/outcome.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Poem Backyard Acrobat Section A Question 11
Q.11 Explain how the reader knows that the speaker likes birds. Use details from the poem
to support your answer.

Code
B

10

20

Descriptor

Blank: nothing written or drawn in the space provided

Illegible: cannot be read; completely crossed out / erased; not written in English
Irrelevant content: does not attempt assigned question
Off topic: no relationship of written work to the question
Typical responses:
do not attempt to answer the question OR
restate the question (e.g., diagrams are useful.)
Response attempts to explain how the reader knows that the speaker likes birds.
The response either:
answers an aspect of the question OR
does not refer to the reading selection OR
provides inaccurate support
Response indicates a partial understanding of how the reader knows that the speaker likes
birds. The response provides:
irrelevant support from the reading selection OR
vague support from the reading selection OR
limited support from the reading selection
The response usually requires the reader to connect the support to what it is intended to
prove.

30

Response indicates an understanding by explaining how the reader knows that the speaker
likes birds.
The response includes:
some accurate and relevant support and
some vague or underdeveloped support
The response requires the reader to make some connections between the support and what it
is intended to prove.

40

Response indicates an understanding by explaining fully how the reader knows that the
speaker likes birds and provides specific and relevant support.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Poem Backyard Acrobat Section A Question 11

Code 10

Annotation:

Response answers an aspect of the question.

Text references -rote a poem about birdes
Does not explain how the speaker likes birds.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Poem Backyard Acrobat Section A Question 11

Code 20

Annotation:

Response Partial Understanding

includes vague support- he made them a treat.
The reader must connect the support to what it is intended to prove.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Poem Backyard Acrobat Section A Question 11

Code 30

Annotation:

Response provides some accurate support

tasty treat with bagel
Response also includes some underdeveloped support
reader know it about birds
Reader must make some connections between the support and what it was intended to prove

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Poem Backyard Acrobat Section A Question 11

Code 40

Annotation:

Response explains fully the speaker likes birds

Text references- bird feeder, string and hugh it on a tree, birdseed
Provides a clear connection between doing things for the birds so they would not be hungry all
winter long!!

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Poem Backyard Acrobat Section A Question 12
Q.12 Which words show the reader that the squirrel is a backyard acrobat? Explain using
details from the poem to support your answer.

Code
B

10

20

Descriptor

Blank: nothing written or drawn in the space provided

Illegible: cannot be read; completely crossed out / erased; not written in English
Irrelevant content: does not attempt assigned question
Off topic: no relationship of written work to the question
Typical responses:
do not attempt to answer the question OR
restate the question (e.g., diagrams are useful.)
Response attempts to explain which words show the reader that the squirrel is a backyard
acrobat.
The response either:
answers an aspect of the question OR
does not refer to the reading selection OR
provides inaccurate support
Response indicates a partial understanding of which words show the reader that the squirrel
is a backyard acrobat. The response provides:
irrelevant support from the reading selection OR
vague support from the reading selection OR
limited support from the reading selection
The response usually requires the reader to connect the support to what it is intended to
prove.

30

Response indicates an understanding by explaining which words show the reader that the
squirrel is a backyard acrobat.
The response includes:
some accurate and relevant support and
some vague or underdeveloped support
The response requires the reader to make some connections between the support and what it
is intended to prove.

40

Response indicates an understanding by explaining fully which words show the reader that
the squirrel is a backyard acrobat and provides specific and relevant support.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Poem Backyard Acrobat Section A Question 12

Code 10

Annotation:

Response answers an aspect of the question.

hes doin acrobat things
Offers no text support.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Poem Backyard Acrobat Section A Question 12

Code 20

Annotation:

Response Partial Understanding

includes vague support- swinging like an acrobat
The reader must connect the support to what it is intended to prove.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Poem Backyard Acrobat Section A Question 12

Code 30

Annotation:

Response provides some accurate support

Text references / words swinging like a acrobat
Response also includes some underdeveloped support
Text references / words acted like a acrobatdid stunts
Response requires the reader to make some connection between the support to what it is intended to
prove.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Poem Backyard Acrobat Section A Question 12

Code 40

Annotation:

Response explains fully why squirrel is an acrobat

Text references/ words and phrases- balances on a branceswinging on the bagel
Provides a clear connection between these words and things acrobats do
as described in the poem.
Text references/ words and phrases- balance on tightropesswing on trapezes

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Informational Taking an Ant Bath Section B Question 5
Q.5 Explain the difference between passive and active anting. Explain using details from
the text to support your answer.

Code
B

10

20

Descriptor

Blank: nothing written or drawn in the space provided

Illegible: cannot be read; completely crossed out / erased; not written in English
Irrelevant content: does not attempt assigned question
Off topic: no relationship of written work to the question
Typical responses:
do not attempt to answer the question OR
restate the question (e.g., diagrams are useful.)
Response attempts to explain the difference between passive and active anting.
The response either:
answers an aspect of the question OR
does not refer to the reading selection OR
provides inaccurate support
Response indicates a partial understanding of the difference between passive and active
anting. The response provides:
irrelevant support from the reading selection OR
vague support from the reading selection OR
limited support from the reading selection
The response usually requires the reader to connect the support to what it is intended to
prove.

30

Response indicates an understanding by explaining the difference between passive and active
anting.
The response includes:
some accurate and relevant support and
some vague or underdeveloped support
The response requires the reader to make some connections between the support and what it
is intended to prove.

40

Response indicates an understanding by fully explaining the difference between passive and
active anting and provides specific and relevant support.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Informational Taking an Ant Bath Section B Question 5

Code 10

Annotation:

Response does not refer to the reading selection.

not active active
Does not explain how.
Offers no text support.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Informational Taking an Ant Bath Section B Question 5

Code 20

Annotation:

Response Partial Understanding

includes vague support- active it is more forceful
Includes statement from text that repeats forceful but no information about passive. Not enough
information for the reader.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Informational Taking an Ant Bath Section B Question 5

Code 30

Annotation:

Response provides some accurate and relevant support

Passive: annoys the ants cralw frow fefers
Active: scwesis juise out of ants
But response is underdeveloped and could include more facts about the differences. Reader must
make some connections between the support and how it shows the difference between active and
passive anting.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Informational Taking an Ant Bath Section B Question 5

Code 40

Annotation:

Response explains fully difference between passive and active

Specific text references included
Passive: squat anthill annoy the ants spreed wings, ants swarm through feathers
Active: forceful like a combcrow squeezed the juice

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Informational Taking an Ant Bath Section B Question 6
Q.5 How is anting for birds similar to bathing for humans? Explain using details from
the text to support your answer.

Code
B

10

20

Descriptor

Blank: nothing written or drawn in the space provided

Illegible: cannot be read; completely crossed out / erased; not written in English
Irrelevant content: does not attempt assigned question
Off topic: no relationship of written work to the question
Typical responses:
do not attempt to answer the question OR
restate the question (e.g., diagrams are useful.)
Response attempts to explain how anting for birds is similar to bathing for humans.
The response either:
answers an aspect of the question OR
does not refer to the reading selection OR
provides inaccurate support
Response indicates a partial understanding of how anting for birds is similar to bathing for
humans. The response provides:
irrelevant support from the reading selection OR
vague support from the reading selection OR
limited support from the reading selection
The response usually requires the reader to connect the support to what it is intended to
prove.

30

Response indicates an understanding by how anting for birds is similar to bathing for
humans. The response includes:
some accurate and relevant support and
some vague or underdeveloped support
The response requires the reader to make some connections between the support and what it
is intended to prove.

40

Response indicates an understanding by explaining fully how anting for birds is similar to
bathing for humans and provides specific and relevant support.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Informational Taking an Ant Bath Section B Question 6

Code 10

Annotation:

Response provides inaccurate support.

it takes the dirt of the Brds
Does not explain how or make any connection to human bathing.
Offers no text support.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Informational Taking an Ant Bath Section B Question 6

Code 20

Annotation:

Response Partial Understanding

Begins to connect the birds actions with humans - humans bath with waterBirds Bath with ants
but does not continue to connect support to what it is intended to prove. Text support is vague.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Informational Taking an Ant Bath Section B Question 6

Code 30

Annotation:

Response provides some accurate support about how anting (birds) is similar to bathing (humans)
- Birds: ants take off bugs
Text references are underdeveloped - Humans: water takes of dirt
Reader makes some connection about what it is intended to prove ants are like water and we use
water to bath but it is vague.

Scoring Guide for Open Response Question (2016)

Informational Taking an Ant Bath Section B Question 6

Code 40

Annotation:

Response explains fully how anting (birds) is similar to bathing (humans)

Text references- Birds: grabs a ant and squeez the juice
Humans: squeezing the water out of a sponge
Provides a clear connection how the two are similar sit down clean yourself