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2019 MCAS
Grade 5 English Language Arts
Question 17

Idea Development - Score Point 2

The essay includes a somewhat developed central idea about how Catalina's and the student's feelings about their futures are similar. Details are included but are paraphrased from the passage and the poem with little explanation. There is limited organization structured into three short paragraphs: one detailing Catalina's feelings, one detailing the student's, and a summary paragraph. Each sentence is connected to the central idea but does not further develop it. The essay demonstrates a partial awareness of the purpose for writing.

Standard English Conventions - Score Point 2

The essay lacks a variety of sentence structures, and although there are a few errors in mechanics, the writer demonstrates proper grammar and usage throughout. Based on its length, the essay reveals a mostly consistent control of Standard English conventions for this grade level.
Answer for Idea Development Score Point 2, and Standard English Conventions Score Point 2 The essay includes a somewhat developed central idea about how Catalina's and the student's feelings about their futures are similar. Details are included but are paraphrased from the passage and the poem with little explanation. There is limited organization structured into three short paragraphs: one detailing Catalina's feelings, one detailing the student's, and a summary paragraph. Each sentence is connected to the central idea but does not further develop it. The essay demonstrates a partial awareness of the purpose for writing.



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