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2019 MCAS
Grade 10 English Language Arts
Question 9

Idea Development - Score Point 0

This response provides no explanation of how sensory details help to create mood. The response shows little evidence that the student has read the passages and contains only a series of short, general statements.

Standard English Conventions - Score Point 0

Sentence variety is impossible in such a minimal response. The response is too brief to show control in any aspect of Standard English conventions.
Answer for Idea Development Score Point 0, and Standard English Conventions Score Point 0
This response provides no explanation of how sensory details help to create mood. The response shows little evidence that the student has read the passages and contains only a series of short, general statements.



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