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2018 MCAS
Grade 8 English Language Arts
Question 8

Idea Development - Score Point 1

The response presents a central idea in the first sentence: "Frederick Douglass and Abra[h]am Linco[l]n were both effective leaders because they were fighting for what they thought was right." However, the writing includes insufficient details about Lincoln and Douglass and does not further develop the central idea. This level of idea development indicates a minimal awareness of the writing task.

Standard English Conventions - Score Point 1

The response lacks sufficient length and complexity to demonstrate control of Standard English conventions.
Answer for Idea Development Score Point 1, and Standard English Conventions Score Point 1 Frederick Douglass and Abramam Lincon were both effective leaders because they were fighting for what they thought was right. Douglass thought that colored troops should be treated equaly and paid the same wages. Lincon was amazed that he was so determand to make colored troops equile.



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