CTB/McGraw Hill READING LANGUAGE ARTS Test Grade: 7 Answer Key for Test: 7th RLA S1 CR
1. Exemplary response: The flies would pick up diseases from outhouses. They would fly into kitchens through open windows because very few windows had screens. Flies would land on food that was left uncovered, and the diseases were spread when people ate the food. partial response full and complete response 2. Key elements Part A: Materials Needed wooden yardsticks wire screen saw screen cutters (or something to cut screen) Part B: How to Make a Fly Bat 1 Saw the yardsticks in half. 2 Cut screen in small squares. 3 Nail screen piece to end of yardstick. (Note: Steps 1 and 2 may be interchanged.) two key elements from Part A or Part B OR one key element from Part A and Part B two key elements from Part A and Part B three key elements from Part A and Part B Page 1 of 17
3. Key elements» The word is an assurance that it is good that she has come to Nepal.» It is the Nepalese people s way of welcoming s into their lives.» The word makes the author feel good when she says it, even when she isn t in Nepal.» The word is said with a smile.» relevant response one key element and no details from the text two key elements and one or two details from text three key elements and three details from text Page 2 of 17
4. Key elements» The new walking stick was smoothed and carved by her guide.» The new walking stick was used by the author herself on her three week trek.» The well worn walking stick eases burdens.» The well worn walking stick was used for years by a porter in the Himalayas.» The yak bell has a great lilting sound.» The yak bell is well worn.» relevant response one key element two key elements three key elements Page 3 of 17
5. Exemplary response: I have never left this country but I do have a pen pal who lives in France, and his friendship, while untouchable, is a real treasure to me. Like the author in this passage, I find thinking about my pen pal, even though he is far away, just as the country of Nepal is far away, makes me feel as if I am visiting him in France. All the author has to do is think about or say the word "Namaste" and she feels good. The author is able to describe the people and scenery of Nepal because she has been there (maybe even many times). I can describe France and its people too because of my friendship with Paul. Paul is warm and caring, like the Sherpas of Nepal, so I tend to think all French people are the same way and would welcome me to their villages just as this woman is welcomed by those she meets while hiking on the trails. limited response shows basic understanding partial response 4 points full and complete response Page 4 of 17
6. Key elements What Francis Marion Learned which fruits and berries to eat where the fish and shellfish were; where the raccoons and rabbits were about the grass marshes and hardwood forests relevant response How It Helped Him He had food to eat while he lived in the swamp and he did not get sick from poisonous fruits. He could hunt animals for food. He could find a location for his camp and not be easily found by the British; he could easily move around the swamplands. relevant response s one set of key elements two sets of key elements Page 5 of 17
7. Key elements» He was clever like a fox.» He was able to keep from being captured.» He was very comfortable living in a swamp.» He knew a lot about swamps.» relevant text based response one key element two key elements 8. Exemplary response Kate Tamarkin wanted to play musical instruments, not conduct. In college, one of the requirements of a class was to conduct a piece of music. Kate wasn t too excited about conducting. She thought she was happier playing her instrument in the back of the orchestra. When she finally did conduct, her professor told her how good she was. Kate decided that conducting was an way to express herself through music. After that, she continued to conduct and eventually became the first woman Music Director of the Monterey Symphony. shows basic understanding partial response full and complete response Page 6 of 17
9. Key elements» chosen to guest conduct the Chicago Symphony» first woman music director» trained to become a musician when most women did not» conducted an orchestra for Queen Elizabeth» text based response two to three key elements four key elements 10. Key elements» acting in "pretend" worlds» loved drama class» drew strength from her grandm s love of poetry» immense love of music» played in the school band» sang in the chorus» text based response two key elements three key elements four key elements Page 7 of 17
11. Key elements» programmed the Navy s Mark I computer» found the first computer "bug"» invented the compiler» helped develop UNIVAC» her work formed the basis for COBOL» taught people about computers in original ways» text based response one key element two key elements 12. Key elements Part 1» The Navy named a high tech ship in her honor.» relevant text based response Part 2» Yes, I think this was appropriate because she helped the Navy with its technology.» No, I don t think this was appropriate because she did not seem to spend much time on ships.» relevant text based response one key element from Part 1 or one key element from Part 2 one key element from Part 1 and one key element from Part 2 Page 8 of 17
13. Key elements Part 1» I think Hopper meant that you should go ahead with ideas, even though you haven t checked with s.» relevant, text based response Part 2» I agree that this might be a good idea for adults, but I don t think it works for kids.» I don t agree with this because I think that before you do something new, you should run your ideas by adults or friends.» relevant, text based response one key element from Part 1 or one key element from Part 2 one key element from Part 1 and one key element from Part 2 14. Exemplary response: Above ground, Stephen Bishop was a slave and worked without pay. He had to work every day from dawn to dusk digging for saltpeter. On the hand, Stephen knew the cave better than anyone so it kind of belonged to him. When he was in the cave he was in charge, so he could have felt like a king. shows basic understanding full and complete response Page 9 of 17
15. Exemplary response: Stephen Bishop could be a fictional character. There is a lot of suspense in the beginning of the story. If you never heard of Mammoth Cave, you might think that a place like that couldn t exist. At the end of the story there are more facts about Stephen Bishop and the cave and that is when it becomes clear that this is about a real person and a real place. The last paragraph is about the cave becoming a national park and that would probably not be in a fictional story. limited response shows basic understanding partial response 4 points full and complete response Page 10 of 17
16. Exemplary response: The author used the words "road to freedom" to symbolize Stephen Bishop s struggle to free himself and his family from slavery. Stephen did not actually travel a "road," but he explored the rooms of Mammoth Cave. The article says that he was probably the first person to set foot in many of its rooms. Stephen s discoveries in Mammoth Cave attracted many visitors who paid Stephen to guide them through the huge cave. By guiding tours, Stephen earned enough money to free himself and his family from slavery. All of these conditions made Stephen s exploration of Mammoth Cave his "road to freedom." limited response shows basic understanding partial response 4 points full and complete response Page 11 of 17
17. Key elements» Possible responses include, but are not limited to:» Internet» Canadian Tide Chart» Encyclopedia» Interview someone who has lived there.» A book about the Bay of Fundy» A book about the coast of Eastern Canada» A book about the northern Atlantic» relevant text based response one or two key elements three or more key elements 18. Exemplary response: I would take one photo of the kids in the family taking care of the horses. This is important to show how hard the kids work. I would include a photo of Josie riding Tinker after her work is completed. This would show that she is able to have fun even though she works hard. partial response complete response Page 12 of 17
19. Exemplary response: Part A First adjective: determined (or appropriate adjective) Support from interview: I am very goal oriented. (or appropriate support) Part B Second adjective: easy going (or appropriate adjective) Support from interview: My relationships working with everyone at Cafe Marimba became so strong that when I left to start my own restaurant, many of the staff came with me. (or appropriate support) one key element (from Part A or Part B) two or three key elements (any combination from Part A and Part B) four key elements (two from Part A and two from Part B) Page 13 of 17
20. Key elements» She began her business career by catering in El Paso.» Next she worked at Cafe Marimba where she learned about the restaurant business.» She opened her own restaurant, Zarela.» She opened a second restaurant, Danzon.» She wrote books that have recipes, as well as stories from her own life.» Her books contain cultural and historical information.» At present, she manages her restaurants, has a television show, and does public speaking. two key elements three or more key elements 21. Exemplary response: Zarela offers dishes from all over Mexico while Danzon focuses on the food from one state of Mexico, Veracruz. Danzon was carefully decorated while Zarela was arranged with some crafts and ribbons. 0 point partial response full and complete response Page 14 of 17
22. Key elements Part A first part» a biography» an account of her life in the order that it happened» paragraphs second part» an interview» questions and answers Part B» By telling us about Zarela first, we know about whom the author is talking.» The information in the biography is necessary for us to know before we read the interview» The interview is more interesting because we know about the person being interviewed.» The two writing styles are a good contrast to each.» The two writing styles help keep our interest throughout the whole passage.» relevant response one to two key elements from Part A two key elements from Part A and a response to Part B that is in the right direction two key elements from Part A and a full and complete response to Part B Page 15 of 17
23. Exemplary response: Fatherhood is very important to the father in the poem. The father tells the m that he would never change places with the people living in the nicer houses and "give up his boy." He enjoys the fun he has with his son. Key elements» Student provides a relevant, text based answer to the question, "How do you think the father in the poem most likely feels about fatherhood?"» Student provides one example from the poem to support the answer one key element two key elements Page 16 of 17
24. Exemplary response Susan Butcher was very determined to finish the Iditarod. She had a sled accident, and several of her dogs went lame, but she pushed to the finish line. She was well organized and prepared for the race. She always had food for her dogs and took good care of them. Because of her determination and good preparation, Susan Butcher was able to face a difficult challenge and succeed. Key elements» She is very determined. She pushed to the finish line despite setbacks.» She is well organized and prepared. Her sled crashed and she was able to reorganize and continue.» She is compassionate and takes good care of her dogs.» She faced a challenge (solved a problem).» relevant text based response one key element two key elements three key elements Page 17 of 17