Grade 4 Teacher Directions C ommon F ormative A ssessment

1. Quarter One Reading Informational Text Grade 4 Teacher Directions Common Formative Assessment

3. Important Information • This booklet is divided into two parts… • Teacher’s Resources and Answer Keys • Pages 1 – 9 • Student Assessment (can be printed in a small booklet form) • Pages 10– 25 • This material is intended for assessing reading informational standards RI - 1,2 and 3 at the end of quarter 1. Do NOT allow students to read the passages before the assessment. • Student scores can be recorded on the (1) Learning Progressions Checklist(in the last box) or student scores can also be recorded on the (2) Class Assessment Summary Sheet (enter the total number of correct selected responses for each standard). Each constructed response receives a score from 0 – 3. • Printing Instructions… • Decide on the primary way to use this booklet, then choose one of the following ways to print this material. • You can print the entire 25 pages – then divide it into two sections (teacher and student). This would be a regular 8 ½ X 11 sheet for students per page. • OR… • Send to the HSD Print Shop: • Print Shop instructions for Small Student Booklet Format. • Print pages 10– 25 in booklet format. • Set print driver properties to - - Original size 8 ½ x 11 • Paper size = 11x17 • Print type = Small Student Booklet

4. Directions for Common Formative Assessment • Independent Readers: • Students read selections independently without reading assistance. • Students complete the selected response answers by shading in the bubble. • Students complete the constructed response answers by writing a response for each question. • Non-Readers or Far Below Grade Level: • (Please indicate on record sheet if student is Not an Independent Reader) • Read the selection and questions aloud to the student in English or Spanish. • Read the selected response answers to the student. • Read the constructed response answers to the student. You may write the answer the student says unless he/she is able to do so. • Note: The constructed response questions do NOT assess writing proficiency and should not be scored as such. The constructed responses are evidence of reading comprehension. • Remind students to STOP on the stop page. Do not allow them to go on to the “happy face” page until you have scored their answers. • When scoring.... ....(Assessment Class Summary Sheet) • When students have finished the entire assessment enter the total number of correct selected responses for each standard (0 – 5) on the Assessment Class Summary Sheet. • Each constructed response receives a score from 0 – 3 as indicated by the constructed response rubric. • DO NOT write recommendations for the student as to why a score was incorrect in their test booklet. It is important for students to reflect on their own answers (after the tests have been scored) on the reflection sheet (last page of student booklet). • Return the scored test booklets to the students. Students record their responses as correct or incorrect on page 24. • The last page in the student booklet is a reflection page (page 25). This last page activity is invaluable for understanding how to differentiate student instructional needs. • Present ONEspecific question for students to reflect on concerning incorrect answers. They can do this on their own, with a peer or with a teacher. Example reflections questions might include: • What did you not understand about the question? • Underline words you did not understand. • Rewrite the question to what you think it is asking

5. SBAC Reading Assessment Constructed Response General Template  Short Constructed Response Short constructed response sample questions are designed to assess CCLS reading standards. These are single questions that ask students to respond to a prompt or question by stating their answer and providing textual evidence to support their answer. The goal of the short response questions is to require students to show succinctly their ability to comprehend text. In responding to these questions, students will be expected to write in complete sentences.

6. Quarter 1 CFA, Constructed Response Answer Key: Shark Facts Constructed Response RI.4.1 Why might the author think sharks are unique? Include facts and examples in your answer. Scoring [Notes:]“Teacher Language” Students give examples/facts of essential elements of the uniqueness of facts as stated in the article. These essential elements could include that although sharks are a type of fish, there are differences and similarities between sharks and fish. Another aspect of the uniqueness of sharks could be the need for swimming in strong currents in order to breathe, the large number of teeth they have in their lifetime and the many different kinds of sharks. Sufficient evidence would be examples cited from the text of each of these listed. Student writing is focused consistently on the uniqueness of sharks (purpose). Sentences are of varied length and structure.

7. Quarter 1 CFA, Constructed Response Answer Key: Where on Earth Are You? Constructed Response RI.4.3 17. Explain why it is important to know the latitude and longitude to identify a location on Earth. Use key details from the text. Scoring [Notes:] Students give essential elements of a completeinterpretation of the Prompt which shows an understanding of latitude and longitude. They use key details to support their explanation. Students address many aspectsof the task and provide sufficient relevant evidenceto support development of their writing. Some aspects of the prompt should include the purpose of the latitude and longitude “lines” and how the lines can help identify a location on earth (where the lines cross). Students can also include information about the prime meridian as the starting point for lines of longitude, however this detail may or may not address the prompt. The students’ writing is focused and organized, consistently addressingthe purpose, audience, and task (includes sentences of variedlength and structure).

8. Quarter 1 CFA, Constructed Response Answer Key: Where on Earth Are You? Constructed Response RI.4.2 18. Write a summary of the text Where on Earth Are You? using at least three key details as a guide. Scoring [Notes:] Teacher Talk Students give essential elements of a completeinterpretation of the prompt which shows a comprehensive understanding of the text and its key details and main ideas. They use key details to support their explanation. Students address many aspectsof the task and provide sufficient relevant evidenceto support development of their writing. Some aspects of the prompt should include a stated purpose of the text (a title or other reference). Key details to support the purpose of the text could include the “need to understand your location anywhere in the world.” Aspects to support this main idea would be using a magnetic compass to identify directions. Students can support this with the compass rose as a printed symbol to aide in finding directions or its purpose. Other aspects about finding location would be details about the imaginary longitude and latitude lines and that when the lines cross you can identify any location on Earth. The students’ writing is focused and organized, consistently addressing the purpose, audience, and task ( includes sentences of variedlength and structure).

9. Quarter 1 CFA, Selected Response Answer Key There are five selected response for each standard RI.1, RI.2, RI.3

10. Quarter One Reading Informational Text Grade 4 Common Formative Assessment Name_________________

11. Shark Facts There are almost 400 different kinds of sharks. Each kind of shark looks different, has a unique diet, and behaves differently. There are sharks in the four oceans of the world. Some sharks are longer than a school bus, while others are so small they can live in fish tanks. Sharks come in all kinds of colors. Most of the time, their skin color helps them blend in with their surroundings. But, some sharks that live in the deepest part of the ocean actually have parts that glow in the dark. Most sharks live in salt water, but some can live in fresh water. Sharks are actually a type of fish. There are some similarities as well as differences between sharks and typical fish. Shark skeletons are made of cartilage. Fish skeletons are made of bones. Cartilage is the bendy, tough substance in people’s ears and noses. Like other fish, sharks have gills that help them breathe. Unlike fish, people use lungs to get oxygen from the air. Fish get oxygen from the water using their gills. Water needs to move over the gills so the sharks can get enough oxygen. To keep the water moving, most sharks need to be swimming in water that has a very strong current. Sharks have a lot of teeth. Sharks have many rows of teeth, rather than just one row like people. The teeth from the outside row gradually fall out. Then teeth from the next row take their place. Some sharks will lose 30,000 teeth in a lifetime! Each species of shark has different kinds of teeth and they eat various kinds of food. Some sharks eat food as small as plankton. Other sharks eat animals as big as sea turtles. Most sharks do not eat very often. Some sharks will go weeks between meals. Sharks are at the top of the ocean food chain. This position is very important. It keeps all of the other animal populations from growing out of control. This process helps ensure there is a diversity of life in the oceans. The William & Ida Friday Institute for Educational Improvement EnglishforEveryone.org

12. Name ______________ • How does a shark’s skin color help them? RI.41 • Their skin color helps them to have a unique diet. • Their skin color helps them to keep the water moving over their gills. • Their skin color helps them blend in with their surroundings. • Their skin color helps them go weeks between meals. • Which statement best describes what would happen if a shark stopped swimming? RI4.1 • They would not be able to eat. • They would be at the bottom of the food chain. • They would lose a row of teeth. • They would not be able to breathe.

13. Which statement describes how a shark’s teeth are different than peoples’ teeth? RI.4.1 • Sharks have many rows of teeth. • Sharks eat various kinds of food. • Sharks teeth are made of cartilage. • Sharks have 30,000 teeth. • What is the main idea of this passage? RI.4.2 • Sharks are a type of fish. • Sharks are at the top of the ocean food chain. • There are many facts about sharks. • Sharks live in the sea.

14. What statement provides the best summary about sharks? RI.4.2 • Like other fish, sharks have gills that help them breathe. • Each kind of shark looks different, has a unique diet, and behaves differently. • Each species of shark has different kinds of teeth and they eat various kinds of food. • Sharks are at the top of the ocean food chain and this position is very important. • 6. What statement is an appropriate addition to the last paragraph? RI.4.2 • Sharks are unique in many ways. • B. There are many different facts about sharks. • C. Although sharks are a type of fish there are some similarities as well as differences between sharks and fish. • D. A shark’s teeth may be one reason that they are at the top of the ocean food chain.

15. 7. What is the second paragraph mainly about? RI.4.2 • The second paragraph is mainly about the importance of sharks being in strong currents. • B. The second paragraph is mainly about the differences and similarities between sharks and fish. • C. The second paragraph is mainly about how sharks and fish breathe. • D. The second paragraph is mainly about the differences between cartilage and bone. • 8. What might the reader conclude after reading the • passage about sharks? RI.4.3 • Sharks are not entirely like fish. • B. There are many facts to learn about sharks. • C. Some sharks live in the deepest parts of the ocean. • D. Sharks actually do not eat very often.

17. Where on Earth Are You? The four cardinal directions are shown on a magnetic compass. They are north, south, east and west. The same four directions are also on a map. If you learn the cardinal directions, they can help you find where you are on a map. A compass rose is a printed symbol that shows these directions. It can help you understand maps. A compass rose is usually drawn as art, with designs and details to make it beautiful. This is especially true on very old maps. Another way to identify your exact location is to use lines of latitudeand longitude. They are both imaginary lines that circle aroundEarth. Lines of latitude circle the Earth running east and west. Linesof longitude circle the Earth running north and south. Together, theselines form squares. It’s like the lines you see on graph paper. If you lookclosely on most maps, you will see this graph paper printed on top of themap. If you look even closer, you will see numbers written by the lines.These numbers help to give addresses to places on Earth. The addressfor each place is known as its absolute location. The equatoris the main line of latitude that circles Earth. It is the same distance from the North Pole as it is from the South Pole. The equator is the starting point for measuring degrees of latitude. Each line of latitude is marked with a number that says how many degrees north or south of the equator it is. The prime meridian is the main line of longitude that circles Earth. It is the starting point for measuring lines of longitude. Each line of longitude is marked with a number that says how many degrees east or west of the prime meridian it is. You can accurately identify absolute, or exact locations on Earth. How can you do this? You determine the degrees that identify the latitude and longitude lines that cross closest to your location. www.k12reader.com Permission Granted

18. 10. Which of the following statement tells you about absolute location? RI.4.1 • A printed symbol that shows directions on a map. • The number of degrees away from the prime meridian. • The address given using the lines of latitude and longitude. • The main line of latitude that circles the Earth. • 11. What is the main idea of the passage? RI.4.2 • There are different ways to accurately identify directions and locations on Earth. • The equator is the starting point for measuring degrees of latitude. • Numbers help to give addresses to places on Earth. • There are imaginary lines that circle around the Earth.

19. 12. Which statement best describes how to find absolute location on Earth? RI.4.3 • The cardinal directions help you find where you are on a map. • Lines of latitude and longitude form a square like graph paper. • The degrees that identify latitude and longitude that cross closest to a location. • The compass rose is a printed symbol that shows directions. • 13. Which sentence best supports the concept why a ship captain might use lines of latitude and longitude? RI.4.3 • A ship captain would use lines of latitude and longitude to keep the ship on course. • Lines of latitude and longitude are the only way to find a location on Earth. • A ship captain would use a compass to find the lines of latitude and longitude. • A ship captain would use lines of latitude and longitude to find out how far away they are from the equator.

20. 14. According to the author what is a purpose for understanding the cardinal directions? RI.4.1 • The cardinal directions can help you find where you are on a map. • The cardinal directions can help you understand maps. • The cardinal directions can be found on a compass rose. • There are four cardinal directions. • 15. What is the most important element about the graph paper lines printed at the top of maps? RI.4.3 • The lines of latitude and longitude form squares on the graph paper. • We can see that lines of latitude circle the Earth running east and west. • We can see that lines of longitude circle the Earth running north and south. • Numbers written next to the lines help to give addresses to places on Earth.  

21. 16. Why is the prime meridian a consideration when finding places on Earth? RI.4.3 • It is the main line of longitude that circles the Earth. • It is the starting point for locating your position anywhere on Earth. • Each line of longitude is marked with a number. • The prime meridian is vitally important. 

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