2019 MCAS
Grade 5 English Language Arts
Question 17
Idea Development - Score Point 3
The essay has a moderately developed central idea and includes some appropriate details that support how Catalina's and the student's "feelings about [their] futures are similar." Adequate evidence and explanations from the passage reveal that Catalina is determined to become an astronomer, despite how others doubt her, such as her father, who says that "she will just grow up to be like her mother even though she doesn't want to." Evidence from the poem indicates that the student wants to live in space and "see all of the planets and stars," which supports the idea that the student is confident and determined. There is moderate internal organization, and the conclusion maintains that "their dreams will soon become a reality." The essay demonstrates a sufficient awareness of the writing task.
Standard English Conventions - Score Point 3
The essay shows consistent control by using a variety of sentence structures. While the essay contains a few minor errors in punctuation, they do not impede overall understanding. Based on its length and complexity, the essay demonstrates consistent control of Standard English conventions at this grade level.
![Answer for Idea Development Score Point 3, and Standard English Conventions Score Point 3
The essay has a moderately developed central idea and includes some appropriate details that support how Catalina's and the student's "feelings about [their] futures are similar." Adequate evidence and explanations from the passage reveal that Catalina is determined to become an astronomer, despite how others doubt her, such as her father, who says that "she will just grow up to be like her mother even though she doesn't want to." Evidence from the poem indicates that the student wants to live in space and "see all of the planets and stars," which supports the idea that the student is confident and determined. There is moderate internal organization, and the conclusion maintains that "their dreams will soon become a reality." The essay demonstrates a sufficient awareness of the writing task.](/mcas/student/2019/19r05e17-3.gif)
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