STAAR 2.0 Short Constructed Response Student Sample Answers

Click all that apply: What are they looking for in an SCR?

• An essay

• Correct answer

• 3 or more pieces of evidence

• 1 or more pieces of evidence

What is another word for "author's main message" in an informational text?

• Theme

• Thesis or claim

Why did these samples score 0 points?

• They were missing both a clear correct answer AND evidence

• They were missing either a clear correct answer OR evidence

• They included both a clear correct answer AND evidence

Why did these samples score only 1 point?

• They are missing both a clear correct answer AND evidence.

• They are missing either a clear correct answer OR evidence.

• They have both a clear correcrt answer AND evidence

How do you get a full two points on SCRs?

• state the author's message and provide evidence

• state the author's message only

• only provide evidence in your response