How to score for ELA writing

How to score for ELA writing

By Paulyn L.

Take a look at 2 pieces of writing and decide if it’s written by a third grader or a fourth grader.

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​Write well.

​The reason for seasons

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Draw

Draw the changes in a tree as the seasons change from spring, summer, autumn to winter.

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A third grader will write an introduction that got readers ready to learn a lot of different _ about a subject.

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A fourth grader will write an introduction that explain why the subject mattered, tell surprising _ or give the big picture.

Trees change as the seasons change. The rotation of the earth is reason for different seasons.

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​third grader or fourth grader?

​Introduction 1

Trees change as the seasons change. The rotation of the earth is reason for different seasons. As the rotating earth moves around the sun, different parts of the earth get different amount of sunlight at the same time.

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​third grader or fourth grader?

​Introduction 2​

Multiple Select

A third grader will use words to show sequence. What are they?

• before

• after

• then

• but

Multiple Select

A fourth grader will use words to organise sections of the writing. What are they?

• Another

• Also

• After

• For example

​The different seasons affect animals as well, for example, bears hibernate in winter. Before hibernation, they prepare for it by eating a lot, converting it to fats to be stored and used by the body.

​The different seasons affect animals as well and some animals hibernate. They eat a lot before winter arrives and sleep throughout winter.