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2019 MCAS
Grade 10 English Language Arts
Question 18

Idea Development - Score Point 1

The central idea of this minimal letter is not developed. The writing presents insufficient details from the two excerpts with only brief commentary on the need for "stricter laws . . . to stop littering." There is minimal awareness of the writing task and no clear evidence of awareness of the argumentative mode of writing.

Standard English Conventions - Score Point 1

Though there are few errors in conventions, the writing is insufficient in length to demonstrate consistent control.
Answer for Idea Development Score Point 1, and Standard English Conventions Score Point 1 The central idea of this minimal letter is not developed. The writing presents insufficient details from the two excerpts with only brief commentary on the need for "stricter laws . . . to stop littering." There is minimal awareness of the writing task and no clear evidence of awareness of the argumentative mode of writing.



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