Amanda Bollinger

Amanda Bollinger
Constructed Response and Short Essay

Language Arts
Fourth Grade
(1-3) CO Academic Standards: Reading, Writing and Communicating
Standard: 2. Reading for All Purposes
Grade Level Expectations: 1. Comprehension and fluency matter when reading literary texts in a fluent way
Evidence Outcomes: a. Use Key Ideas and Details to:
i. Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing
inferences from the text.
ii. Identify and draw inferences about setting, characters (such as motivations, personality traits), and plot.

We just read the book Tuck Everlasting. Answer questions 1-3 based on our reading.

Constructed Response
For questions 1 and 2 write at least 3-sentences answering the question.
Cite evidence from the book.

1. Why does Winnie tell the constable that she wasn't kidnapped? (5 points)
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2. Why is Tuck distressed about Mae being hung on the gallows? (5 points)
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Amanda Bollinger

Short Essay
Answer the following question in short essay format.
Responses may be form of opinion, however cite evidence from the book in your answer.

3. Is Jesse being selfish when he gives Winnie the bottle of spring water?
Explain why or why not. (10 points)
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Amanda Bollinger

Grading Rubric
Criteria

Exemplary
(10-7 points)
Development of Position Students develop
meaningful
understanding and
opinion of the piece,
citing evidence from
the text.
Organization
The response flows
in a logical way.
One sentence builds
more understanding
from the previous
sentence.
Sentence Structure
Sentences vary in
length and
beginnings are
varied. Connective
words work
smoothly
Grammar and Word
Correct punctuation
Usage
and grammar are
used. Word choice
convey meaning and
striking, memorable
phrases are used.

Satisfactory
(6-4 points)
Students develop
meaningful
understanding and
opinion of the piece

The response flows

for the most part but
at times may jump
around.

Developing
(0-3 points)
Student doesnt
develop a
meaningful opinion
and instead states
occurrences within
the story
The response
doesnt flow and is
scattered in ideas
and thought.

One component
from the exemplary
criteria is missing.

Several components
from the exemplary
criteria are missing.

Some minor errors

in punctuation and
grammar. Word
choice conveys
meaning but phrases
are not striking or
memorable.

Several errors in
punctuation and
grammar. Word
choice makes sense
but is not striking or
memorable.

Amanda Bollinger

Answer Key
Language Arts
1. She now thinks of the Tucks as her friends and doesn't want them to get in trouble.
2. When she doesn't die, everyone will know the secret.
3. Personal response. Complete correct answer will depend on information cited in the text and
student reasoning.

Self-Assessment
Constructive Response: 9/10 each
Short Essay: 5/5