0 Student’s speech is incorrect or off-topic. In addition to being incorrect/off-topic, these – speeches lack a defined organizational structure, lack appropriate evidence and support, provide superficial or no analysis, and demonstrate an ineffective control of language. Writing Reporting Category Standard LAFS.6. W.1 Text Types and Purposes LAFS.6.W.1.1b Benchmark Number Benchmark Support with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. Also Assesses LAFS.6.W.1.1 Item Types Selected Response, Short Answer, Extended Response Benchmark Student should be able to demonstrate understanding thought the selection of a choice that Clarifications either establishes a claim/counterclaim or that shows a means of demonstrating the relationships among the claims, counterclaims, and support, using accurate credible sources. Forming opinions, gathering evidence, writing persuasively, writing to the reader's needs. Content Grade level text containing relevant identifiable details obtainable by students through Limits presented text Stimulus Text should be informational. Attribute Content Content focuses on textual analysis of informational text, identification of claims and/or Focus counterclaims, determining opinion versus fact, and providing evidence. (NewsUSA) To many, orange juice is like that best friend from childhood you eventually Sample Item – lost touch with over the years. Chances are, you lost more than a friend and it’s time to — get reacquainted. Dietary Guidelines from 2010 pointed out an overweight, nutrient-challenged population whose downfall is somewhat anticlimactic: a lack of fruits and vegetables. But, the reality is alarming. The National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance reports that 88 percent of children do not eat the suggested amount of fruit. Only eight percent of individuals even eat enough fruit to achieve daily goals.
0 – Student’s speech is incorrect or off-topic. In addition to being incorrect/off-topic, these speeches lack a defined organizational structure, lack appropriate evidence and support, provide superficial or no analysis, and demonstrate an ineffective control of language. Reporting Category Writing Standard LAFS.6. W.1 Text Types and Purposes Benchmark Number LAFS.6.W.1.1b Benchmark Support with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. Also Assesses LAFS.6.W.1.1 Item Types Selected Response, Short Answer, Extended Response Benchmark Clarifications Student should be able to demonstrate understanding thought the selection of a choice that either establishes a claim/counterclaim or that shows a means of demonstrating the relationships among the claims, counterclaims, and support, using accurate credible sources. Forming opinions, gathering evidence, writing persuasively, writing to the reader's needs. Content Limits Grade level text containing relevant identifiable details obtainable by students through presented text Stimulus Attribute Text should be informational. Content Focus Content focuses on textual analysis of informational text, identification of claims and/or counterclaims, determining opinion versus fact, and providing evidence. Sample Item (NewsUSA) – To many, orange juice is like that best friend from childhood you eventually lost touch with over the years. Chances are, you lost more than a friend — and it’s time to get reacquainted. Dietary Guidelines from 2010 pointed out an overweight, nutrient-challenged population whose downfall is somewhat anticlimactic: a lack of fruits and vegetables. But, the reality is alarming. The National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance reports that 88 percent of children do not eat the suggested amount of fruit. Only eight percent of individuals even eat enough fruit to achieve daily goals.