TCAP TENNESSEE COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM GRADES 6-7 PROMPT 1 DEVELOPMENT GUIDE

TCAP TENNESSEE COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM GRADES 6-7 PROMPT 1 DEVELOPMENT GUIDE

Score: Development 4 In response to the task and the stimuli, the writing: utilizes well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient evidence 1 from the stimuli to insightfully develop the topic. thoroughly and accurately explains and elaborates on the evidence provided, demonstrating a clear understanding of the topic and the stimuli. 3 In response to the task and the stimuli, the writing: utilizes relevant and sufficient evidence 1 from the stimuli to adequately develop the topic. adequately and accurately explains and elaborates on the evidence provided, demonstrating a sufficient understanding of the topic and the stimuli. 2 1 In response to the task and the stimuli, the writing: utilizes mostly relevant but insufficient evidence 1 from the stimuli to partially develop the topic. Some evidence may be inaccurate or repetitive. explains some of the evidence provided, demonstrating only a partial understanding of the topic and the stimuli. There may be some level of inaccuracy in the explanation. In response to the task and the stimuli, the writing: utilizes mostly irrelevant or no evidence 1 from the stimuli, or mostly/only personal knowledge, to inadequately develop the topic. Evidence is inaccurate or repetitive. inadequately or inaccurately explains the evidence provided, demonstrating little understanding of the topic and the stimuli. 1 Evidence includes facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples as appropriate to the task and the stimuli. Grades 6 8 Page 2 of 12 4

EXPLANATION OF DEVELOPMENT RUBRIC TERMS In response to the task and stimuli As you assess development in a student s response, remember that you are scoring based upon how the student develops in response to the task and the stimuli. If a response does not address the task, any information and ideas presented would be considered irrelevant.... insightfully develop the topic In order to show insightful development, a student must move beyond simply stating an idea and supporting that idea. Text-based evidence should be wellchosen and explanations of ideas should demonstrate advanced understanding of the task and the stimuli. Note that personal information outside of the text cannot in and of itself demonstrate insight into the topic. evidence Evidence refers to facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, and other information that the student uses from the text. inaccurate/inaccuracy Inaccuracy may be exhibited through the use of erroneous evidence, through the misinterpretation of evidence from the text, or through erroneous explanation of accurate evidence from the text. Inaccuracy is a quality of an inadequately developed response. However, it does not prevent a student from showing partial development. The level and amount of inaccuracy will determine how detrimental it is to the score. personal knowledge The TCAP Writing Assessment is a text-based assessment. The bulk of the student s writing should be focused on the given task and text, including the evidence used in development. Students may make a personal connection with the topic and the stimuli; however, this should not replace the use of text-based evidence or overshadow text-based development. Doing so would weaken the student s response in relation to the task. the topic and the stimuli With regards to the rubric, the term topic refers to the task directives, while the stimuli refers to the associated text(s). You will now review 8 individual anchor responses, scored only in Development, along with annotations to help you internalize the use of the rubric for this trait. Grades 6 8 Page 3 of 12 5

Development: Response #1a No central idea Response#: 37-a Litho#: M048807001975 Set B Page 17 of 36

Development: Response #1b Response#: 37-b Litho#: M048807001975 Set B Page 18 of 36

Development: Response #2a Response#: 2-a Litho#: M048807000167 Set A Page 4 of 34

Development: Response #3a Response#: 36-a Litho#: M048807002718 Set B Page 16 of 36

Development: Response #4a Response#: 46-a Litho#: M048807004433 Set B Page 30 of 36

Development: Response #5a Response#: 25-a Litho#: M048807000668 Set A Page 34 of 34

Prompt 1- M048807000684 Development: Response #6a In the text "Trim Your Waste" by Sharon Kelly the central idea is plastic bags are useful, but very harmful to our earth. Ways that plastic harm our earth is throwing plastic into oceans and other bodies of water, to many being used and not recycled and it takes a long time to disintegrate, or break down. According to the text, over a third of north pacific fish tested by scientist were found to have plastic in their stomachs. This means that the fish had mistaken the plastic for food. Also, 90% of the floating debris in the water is plastic waste. Another reason is larger fish are eating the smaller fish causing the plastic to travel up the food chain. As stated in the text, every year about 500 billion to one trillion disposable plastic bags are being thrown away. Also, nearly 80% of plastic water bottles doesnt get recyled. To add on, nearly 3 million tons of plastic are used all around the world on disposable water bottles each year. Lastly, "plastic may take over 1000 years to break down," scientist believe. Also, 75% waste is able to be recycled, but only about a third actually gets recycled. Also stated in the text, 93% of plastics are land-fill bound. Meaning, that the plastics are not being recycled. To wrap it up, you should be careful with what you do with your plastic because it is effecting the earth in many different ways. Response#: 1-a Litho#: M048807000684 Set A Page 3 of 34

Development: Response #7a Central Idea Evidence Explanation of Evidence Evidence Evidence SCORE: 2 Litho#: M048807006275

Development: Response #8a Central Idea Explanation of Evidence Evidence Explanation of Evidence Evidence Explanation of Evidence Evidence Response#: 5-a Litho#: M048807006312 Set A Page 8 of 34

Development: Response #8b Response#: 5-b Litho#: M048807006312 Set A Page 9 of 34

Development: Response #9a Central Idea Evidence Evidence Explanation Response#: 45-a Litho#: M048807005086 Set B Page 28 of 36

Development: Response #9b Response#: 45-b Litho#: M048807005086 Set B Page 29 of 36

Development: Response #10a The article Trim Your Waste tells us that floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean there exists a sub-surface garbage patch, twice the size of the U.S. and this morrass consists mostly of bits of decomposing plastic debris! In Trim Your Waste by Sharon Kelly a central idea is that pollution caused by using too much plastic can be reduced with a few simple steps. Kelly shows this idea by giving some of these steps: switching to reusable water bottles, cooking with fresh foods and recycling disposable packing. The first way in which the author shows us how to reduce pollution and improve our environment is explaining why we should use reusable water bottles. According to Sharon Kelly, nearly three million tons of plastic are used worldwide on disposable water bottles each year. She says by simply using a stainless steel bottle, it will reduce the amount of disposable bottles which will greatly decrease the amount of plastic in our oceans and landfills. This is important because In the U.S., nearly 80% of these single use containers fail to make it to the recycling bin. Kelly wants the reader to understand that there is not only a lot of plastic being used each year, but also that there are alternatives to plastic, which if used will put a stop to the growth of that garbage patch. Cooking with fresh foods is another way to reduce pollution because a lot of the food we buy is wrapped in layers of plastic. If you don t buy packaged food, you cut back on waste. Also Kelly says If you can avoid processed foods you ll feel better She means you ll feel better because not only you ve helped reduce pollution but because you are also eating healthier. Therefore

Development: Response #10b according to the author, cooking with fresh foods instead of packaged can have two great benefits. The final step that the author says is a good idea to reduce pollution is to recycle all disposable packaging that are used. The U.S. Environmental Protection agency estimates that roughly 75% of waste is recyclable, but only third actually makes it to the right bin, which means that a significant percentage ends up as pollution. The author uses these facts to let the reader know that there is room for improvement. In summary, Sharon Kelly explains the central idea by discussing the enormous pollution problem and providing a plan to reduce pollution: use durable, long lasting water bottles, cook with fresh foods and recycle all disposable packaging. Following these steps can have a large positive impact on the environment by reducing pollution.