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2018 MCAS
Grade 4 English Language Arts
Question 24 - Score Point 3

The constructed response clearly explains that "Lucy Cooke most likely feels fascinated about the rain forest." It includes specific details concerning how "Lucy developed a curiosity towards wildlife as a child," grew up to be a zoologist, and felt lucky to see a tapir on one of her visits to the rain forest because she knew they were secretive creatures. Lucy especially enjoyed learning about different frogs. When she finally "got to see 'the world's most toxic frog'" after searching for 25 years, she burst into tears. This reveals "how happy Lucy was to see this creature after so long." The response demonstrates full understanding of the reading material and includes important details as support.
Answer for Score Point 3 Lucy Cooke most likely feels fascinated about the rain forest. In the article, it shows how Lucy developed a curiosity towards wildlife as a child - especially frogs. She grew up to be a zoologist, and has taken several trips to the rain forest to study them. Lots of different creatures live in the rain forest, and on one trip, Lucy Cooke saw a tapir. Lucy knew they were hard to spot, and very secretive, so she felt lucky to be seeing it. Another reason why Lucy might feel fascinated about the rain forest is because she gets to explore the different places and learn about different frogs. On a trip to South America with her team recently, Lucy got to see the world's most toxic frog. She had planned for this trip at least 25 years, and finally she got to see it. Lucy has aways wanted to see this place, and especially the frog. Her team and herself took a long trip, Lucy says when she at last got to see the frog, "I burst into tears." It shows how happy Lucy was to see this creature after so long. Overall, being an explorer or a zoologist is one of Lucy Cooke's favorite things to do, and she knows it's all worth it. She loves spreading the word about frogs, and will never forget it.



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