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The Open Ended Response. Scoring Guide. Characteristics of Good Short Answers. Be clear and specific . Give a clear, specific answer to the question. Connect logically . All three parts (answer, citation, explanation) have to work together to prove your point.
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The Open Ended Response Scoring Guide
Characteristics of Good Short Answers • Be clear and specific. Give a clear, specific answer to the question. • Connect logically. All three parts (answer, citation, explanation) have to work together to prove your point. • Use the text. Good short answers integrate the text of their story into their answer. Text evidence is a necessity for scoring high.
Strategies for Writing Short Answers • Find the Quote first! If you find a quote that answers your question before you write your answer, it’s a lot easier. You write your answer to fit the quote, rather than having to find a quote that fits your answer. • Use connecting words! If it feels like you are repeating yourself, then your answer is correct. Turn to the thesaurus for help finding synonyms for words. • Use thoughtful, insightful analysis: Go beyond the basic answer but do not get too wordy
Scoring… • Scores from 0 to 3 • 0 is Insufficient • 1 is Partially Sufficient • 2 is Sufficient • 3 is Exemplary • Everyone can score a 2!
A Score 0… • Write these criteria on your rubric for 0: • Does not answer the question • Is too vague or general • No textual evidence
A Score 1… • Write these criteria on your rubric for 1: • Answers the question with no evidence • Provides text with no answer • Text evidence is not connected to answer
A Score 2… • Write these criteria on your rubric for 2: • Provides a reasonable answer with connecting text evidence. • Text evidence supports and develops answer • Response is clear and specific.
A Score 3… • Must offer a particularly thoughtful or insightful theme, character trait, conflict, or change or an analysis of a literary technique or figurative expression • Must be strongly supported with accurate/relevant textual evidence • must demonstrate depth of understanding and ability to effectively connect textual evidence to the idea or analysis.
How the experts scored these expository selections • With your group give each of the following answers a score of 0, 1, 2, or 3 • Write the number on your white board • When asked, hold up your group’s answer
Congratulations • You have just completed the teacher short answer rater training
The Crossover… • Use BOTH stories in your answer. • Include a quote from both stories. • Strategy: Find two quotes that connect and then write your answer to fit those quotes. • Make sure you explain how both quotes prove your answer as well!
