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Obj.
1 Item 1. While reading the passage, identify four unknown words or
phrases. Complete the chart by writing words or phrases, a definition
for each and explain the reading strategies used.
4 points: Response
includes four correctly defined words with an explanation of how reading
strategies were used for definitions.
3 points: Response
includes three correctly defined words with an explanation of how
reading strategies were used for definitions.
Two points: Response
includes two correctly defined words with an explanation of how reading
strategies were used for definitions.
1 points: Response
includes one correctly defined word with an explanation of how reading
strategies were used for definition.
0 points: Incorrect
response.
Obj. 2. Item 2. In
the chart below, add a prefix and a suffix to the given root word to
make a new word. Explain the meaning definition of the new word and use
it correctly in a sentence.
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Prefix |
Root Word |
Suffix |
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appoint |
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New
Word:____________________
Meaning/Defintion:-________________________________________________
Sentence:___________________________________________________________
2 points: Response
includes a prefix and a suffix in the chart with the new word written
correctly, correct meaning/definition given, and a complete sentence
with the new word used correctly.
1 point: Response
includes completion of the chart, new word, word not used correctly in a
sentence, or not defined.
0 points: Response
is incorrect OR partially completed.
Obj. 3 Item 3a.
Read the title of the passage and write a prediction on what the article
might be about.
______________________________________________________________________
2 points: Response
includes a complete and reasonable prediction of what the article might
be about..
1 point: Response
includes a prediction of what the article might be about but is overly
general.
0 points: Response
is incorrect.
Obj. 3 3b. As you
read the passage, write two questions you would like to have answered
within the passage.
Question 1.
Question 2.
2 points: Response
includes two reasonable questions that could be answered with the
passage.
1 point: Response
includes one reasonable question that could be answered with the
passage.
0 points: Response
is incorrect.
3c. Draw a picture
of what you saw in your mind as you read the passage.
2 points: Response
includes a detailed illustration related to the passage.
1 point: Response
includes an illustration lacking detail, but remains related to the
passage.
0 points: No
response or not related to the passage.
3.d. After you read
the passage, look back at your two questions in Item #3b. Did you find
the answers? Yes/No. Explain your answer.
2 points: Response
includes a Yes or No to both questions and provides a reasonable
explanation.
1 point: Response
includes a Yes or No to both questions and provides one reasonable
explanation.
0 points: Response
is only a Yes or No to both or one question Or does not provide an
explanation OR is incorrect .
3e. Review your
prediction of item 3a. Give TWO examples from the passage to support the
accuracy of your prediction.
2 points: Response
includes two details that support that support the accuracy of the
prediction.
1 point: Response
includes one detail that supports the accuracy of the prediction.
0 points: Response
is incorrect.
3f. Based on your
reading of the passage, “Storms Hit the U.S.”, explain what is meant by
“It’s winter. It’s supposed to be like this.” Use details and/or
examples from the passage to support your response.
2 points: Response
includes a complete and reasonable explanation using details and/or
examples for support. (Winter is supposed to have bad weather with a lot
of snow.)
1 point: Response
includes an explanation. (Weather is bad.)
0 points: Response
is incorrect.
Obj. 4 Item 4. For
each type of media (news/magazine or informational article and oral
presentation such as a news broadcast, video, or oral read) presented,
record relevant information using an appropriate note-taking or
organizational strategy.
Criteria
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3 |
2 |
1 |
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Record and
organize relevant information using an appropriate note-taking
or organizational strategy to support a summary of a nonfiction
passage. |
Complete and
detailed relevant information of passage is recorded using an
note-taking or organizational strategy that will support a
summary of a nonfiction passage. |
Relevant
information of passage is recorded using a note-taking or
organizational strategy that will support a summary of a
nonfiction passage but is overly general or simplistic.
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Information
of passage is partially recorded using a note-taking or
organizational strategy to support a summary of a nonfiction
passage. |
Obj. 5 Item 5a.
Using the notes recorded from question #4, write a summary for each
media presented. Use details and/or information from media for support.
Scoring
Guide
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4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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*has an effective beginning, middle, and end
*contains strong controlling idea
*progresses in a logical order
*uses effective cohesive devices within paragraph(s)
*contains relevant information from
both
passages
*uses specific details for a complete summary of the passage
*contains sentences that are clear and varied in structure
*effectively uses writing techniques
*clearly shows an awareness of audience and purpose
*contains few errors in grammar/usage, punctuation,
capitalization, and spelling
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*has a beginning, middle, and end
*contains controlling idea
*generally progresses in a logical order
*may use cohesive devices within paragraph(s)
*contains relevant information from
both
passages
*uses details for a summary of the passage
*contains sentences that are clear and show some variety in
structure
*uses writing techniques
*shows an awareness of audience and purpose
*may contain few errors in grammar/usage, punctuation,
capitalization, and spelling that are not distracting to the
reader |
*has evidence of a beginning, middle, and end
*contains some sense of direction, but may lack focus
*may not progress in a logical order
*at times seems awkward and lacks cohesion
*contains some relevant information from
both
passages
*uses some detail for a partial summary of the passage
*contains sentences that are generally clear but lack variety in
structure
*may use writing techniques
*shows some awareness of audience and purpose
*contains errors in grammar/usage, punctuation, capitalization,
and spelling that may be distracting to the reader |
*may lack evidence of a beginning, middle, and end
*is difficult to follow and lacks focus
*does not progress in a logical order
*is awkward and lacks cohesion
*may contain information from the passages
*attempts to use detail from passage for a summary
*contains sentences that are unclear and lack variety in
structure
*does not use writing techniques
*shows little or no awareness of audience and purpose
*contains repeated errors in grammar/usage, punctuation,
capitalization, and spelling that are distracting to the reader |
Obj. 5. Item 5b .
After completing your summaries, identify and explain the viewpoints in
each using the graphic organizer provided.
2
Points – Response
includes a viewpoint with an explanation for both summaries.
1
Point – Response includes a viewpoint and an explanation from one
summary OR a viewpoint from both summaries with only one explanation OR
two explanations with viewpoints imbedded.
0 Points – Response
is incorrect OR only includes viewpoint OR only includes one
explanation.
Obj. 5 Item 6.
After reading the passage, use an appropriate summarization strategy to
write a summary of the passage.
Scoring
Guide
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4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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*a summarization strategy is evident
*has an effective beginning, middle, and end
*contains strong controlling idea
*progresses in a logical order
*uses effective cohesive devices within paragraph(s)
*contains relevant information from passage
*uses specific details for a complete summary of the passage
*contains sentences that are clear and varied in structure
*effectively uses writing techniques
*clearly shows an awareness of audience and purpose
*contains few errors in grammar/usage, punctuation,
capitalization, and spelling
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*a summarization strategy is used
*has a beginning, middle, and end
*contains controlling idea
*generally progresses in a logical order
*may use cohesive devices within paragraph(s)
*contains relevant information from passage
*uses details for a summary of the passage
*contains sentences that are clear and show some variety in
structure
*uses writing techniques
*shows an awareness of audience and purpose
*may contain few errors in grammar/usage, punctuation,
capitalization, and spelling that are not distracting to the
reader |
*some evidence of a summarization strategy is shown
*has evidence of a beginning, middle, and end
*contains some sense of direction, but may lack focus
*may not progress in a logical order
*at times seems awkward and lacks cohesion
*contains some relevant information from passage
*uses some detail for a partial summary of the passage
*contains sentences that are generally clear but lack variety in
structure
*may use writing techniques
*shows some awareness of audience and purpose
*contains errors in grammar/usage, punctuation, capitalization,
and spelling that may be distracting to the reader |
*may lack evidence of summarization strategy
*may lack evidence of a beginning, middle, and end
*is difficult to follow and lacks focus
*does not progress in a logical order
*is awkward and lacks cohesion
*may contain information from the passage
*attempts to use detail from passage for a summary
*contains sentences that are unclear and lack variety in
structure
*does not use writing techniques
*shows little or no awareness of audience and purpose
*contains repeated errors in grammar/usage, punctuation,
capitalization, and spelling that are distracting to the reader |
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