STAAR Short Answer Questions (SAQs)

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1 STAAR Short Answer Questions (SAQs)

2 The Open-Ended Response... Is scored on content Unless the frequency and/or severity of writing convention errors causes clarity problems. Write clearly and neatly. Your final answer must be written in the box provided.

3 For each SAQ, you will have a box like the one above that allows you 10 lines for your answer. Please note that the 10 th line is the bottom edge of the box, and you cannot write below this point. Also, you may not double line and attempt to squeeze more writing in the box.

4 STAAR Crossover SAQs You will have one SAQ over two thematically linked selections, and you will need to address BOTH adequately in your response.

5 Crossover SAQ 0 Overall Description Incorrect or vague; For one or both selections does not answer question asked; idea is not based on one or both selections; No idea present; Sometimes contains only text evidence; Echoes the text evidence. Not Considered Passing Considered Passing Has a reasonable idea but needs more explanation or specificity; Literal reading of text; Idea contains an inaccuracy; Weak connection between idea and support; No text evidence or flawed evidence; Text evidence is only a general reference to the text or is too partial to support the idea; Wrongly manipulates the meaning of the text. Idea is reasonable and beyond literal reading of text for both selections; Specific enough to allow appropriate connections and valid conclusions; Text evidence is accurate and relevant; Demonstrates a good understanding of the text. Idea is perceptive and reflects awareness of the complexities of the text; Coherent explanation; Text evidence is well chosen for BOTH selections; Evidence strongly supports validity of the idea; Demonstrates a deep understanding of the text.

6 To Answer Crossover SAQs: A T 2 E Sentence 1 Answer the question and state your claim. Sentence 2 Provide Text evidence Explain text evidence Transition Word! Sentence 3 Provide Text evidence Sentence 4 Provide an Explanation of your evidence. *****Your SAQ may have more than 4 sentences. This format provides you with the minimum required to craft a sufficient response.

7 Prompt: What is one similarity between the narrator of A Handful and Curtis in Writin on the Line? Explain your answer and support it with evidence from both selections. A à Present your ANSWER in your own words. Tà Provide 1 piece of the best TEXT EVIDENCE present within the article. Remember to embed! Explain text evidence Transition Word Tà Provide 1 piece of the best TEXT EVIDENCE present within the article. Remember to embed! E à Connect your embedded evidence to your Claim by presenting clear EXPLANATION.

8 Example Prompt: What is one similarity between the narrator of A Handful and Curtis in Writin on the Line? Explain your answer and support it with evidence from both selections. Example Response: The narrator in A Handful talks in first person and the narrator in Writin on the Line third person. In A Handful the narrator constantly uses possessives like my and I and also has things like I remember it and In a way I do. However, in Writin on the Line the narrator talks using he s and avoids possessives and talks like his first bank and he s now in demand for personal appearances. Score Point 0: Insufficient The response does not answer the prompt, quotations provided are not relevant to the prompt, no reasonable idea or relevant textual evidence is provided.

9 Example Prompt: What is one similarity between the narrator of A Handful and Curtis in Writin on the Line? Explain your answer and support it with evidence from both selections. Example Response: Both the narrator of A Handful and Curtis had assistance from a close friend or relative. Kevin saved the narrator of A Handful s life, as well as help him get over his fear of bridges. Kaysandra helped Curtis become an author as well. Score Point 1: Partially Sufficient This response offers a reasonable idea (assistance from a close friend or relative). The idea is not supported by relevant direct quotations from either story.

10 Example Prompt: What is one similarity between the narrator of A Handful and Curtis in Writin on the Line? Explain your answer and support it with evidence from both selections. Example Response: Both selections deal with a problem where a loved one helps another loved one out. In A Handful Kevin helps the narrator overcome his fear of bridges. The only person who could calm me down was the person who saved me. In Writin on the Line Kaysandra helps Curtis achieve his dreams of becoming a writer. Fortunately, Kaysandra believed in those handwritten words. With her support, Curtis was successful. Score Point 2: Sufficient The response offers a reasonable idea for each selection (Kevin helping narrator to overcome the fear of bridges; Kaysandra helping Curtis achieve his dreams of becoming a writer). Direct quotations support the ideas from both selections.

11 Example Prompt: What is one similarity between the narrator of A Handful and Curtis in Writin on the Line? Explain your answer and support it with evidence from both selections. Example Response: One similarity between the narrator and Curtis is that they were both helped by their loved one in an hour of need to finally attain success whether it be in the form of career or triumph over emotional turmoil. Curtis would be the first [to admit] that without [Kaysandra s support] his dream [would never have been realized]. Despite the years that have gone by, even when the narrator s parents thought the story was getting old, Kevin just ignored them. [Instead], his face wouldn t change, and his voice only got softer indicating that Kevin was there for the narrator regardless of what other people thought. Score Point 3: Exemplary The response offers the reasonable idea that both were helped by their loved one in an hour of need to finally attain success whether it be in the form of career or triumph over emotional turmoil. Quotations demonstrate a strong connection between textual evidence and the idea. Incorporated relevant commentary into their response.