Strand: Reading

Topic: Reading Literature

Level: 6.RL.2.1
Score
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what
was taught.

Sample Tasks
Given an above grade level literary text (1050+ Lexile),
student can support analysis of text using words,
sentences and inferences.
3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.

Score
3.0
The student:
6.RL.2.1Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what a text says explicitly as
well as inferences drawn from the text.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Given a grade level literary text (800-1050 Lexile),
student can support their analysis of text using words,
sentences and inferences.
2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.

Score
2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as the
student:
recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as:
o summarize, central idea, cite, evaluate, relevant evidence, judgment

performs basic processes, such as:
o given choices or using graphic organize can identify central idea and supporting
details

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas
and processes.
Given a grade level literary text (800-1050 Lexile),
student can:
Match text evidence with a statement about
the text.
Highlight evidence in a text to support a
statement.


1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content.

Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more
complex ideas and processes.
0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content, but not the 3.0 content.
Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.






Strand: Reading
Topic: Reading Literature
Level: 6.RL.2.2
Score
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what
was taught.

Sample Tasks
Given an above grade level literary text (1050+ Lexile),
student can read, evaluate, and determine the central
idea. Student will make connections between other
text, self, or world without using opinion or judgment
language.
3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.

Score
3.0
The student:
6.RL.2.2 Determine how theme or central idea of a work of literary text is
conveyed through particular details; provide a detailed, objective summary of the
text.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Given a grade level literary text (800-1050 Lexile),
student can provide a summary listing main idea and
supporting details without using opinion or judgment
language.
2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.

Score
2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as
the student:
recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as:
o summarize, central idea, cite, evaluate, relevant evidence, judgment
performs basic processes, such as:
o given choices or using graphic organize can identify central idea and
supporting details

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex
ideas and processes.
Given a grade level literary text (800-1050 Lexile),
student can determine the central idea of a text using
a graphic organizer.
1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content.

Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more
complex ideas and processes.
0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content, but not the 3.0 content.
Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.




Strand: Reading
Topic: Reading Nonfiction
Level: 6.RN.2.2
Score
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what
was taught.

Sample Tasks
Given an above grade level nonfiction text (1050+
Lexile), student can read, evaluate, and determine the
central idea. Student will make connections between
other text, self, or world without using opinion or
judgment language.

3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.

Score
3.0
The student:
6.RN.2.2 Determine how theme or central idea of a work nonfiction text is
conveyed through particular details; provide a detailed, objective summary of the
text.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Given a grade level nonfiction text (800-1050 Lexile),
student can provide a summary listing main idea and
supporting details without using opinion or judgment
language.
2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.

Score
2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as
the student:
recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as:
o summarize, central idea, cite, evaluate, relevant evidence, judgment
performs basic processes, such as:
o given choices or using graphic organize can identify central idea and
supporting details

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex
ideas and processes.
Given a grade level nonfiction text (800-1050 Lexile),
student can determine the central idea of a text using
a graphic organizer.

1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content.

Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more
complex ideas and processes.
0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content, but not the 3.0 content.
Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.




Strand: Reading
Topic: Reading Literature/Reading Nonfiction
Level: 6.RL.3.1/6.RN.3.2
Score
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what
was taught.

Sample Tasks
Given a grade level literary or nonfiction text (800-
1050 Lexile), student can explain and analyze how
theme, characterization, setting, or plot, is developed
and contribute to the overall text.
3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.

Score
3.0
The student:
6.RL.3.1/6.RN.3.2 Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, section, chapter,
scene or stanza fits into the overall structure of a work of literary/nonfiction text
and contributes to the development of the theme, characterization, setting, plot or
ideas.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Given a grade level literary or nonfiction text (800-
1050 Lexile), student can explain and analyze how
theme, characterization, setting, or plot, when
provided, is developed and contribute to the overall
text.

2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.

Score
2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as
the student:
recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as:
o theme, characterization, setting, plot, development, contribute
performs basic processes, such as:
o using graphic organizer (plot diagram) can explain theme, characterization,
setting or plot

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex
ideas and processes.
Given a grade level literary or nonfiction text (800-
1050 Lexile), student can explain how theme,
characterization, setting, or plot, when provided, is
developed.

1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content.

Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more
complex ideas and processes.
0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content, but not the 3.0 content.
Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.




Strand: Reading
Topic: Reading Literature
Level: 6.RL.4.2
Score
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what
was taught.

Sample Tasks
Using grade level literary and informational text (800-
1050 Lexile) (Fears & Phobias and The School Play),
student can:
Complete a Venn Diagram using both texts
Write a two-paragraph response developing
similarities and differences from Venn Diagram and
using text evidence
Make additional connectionstext/self, text/world,
additional text/text
3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.

Score
3.0
The student:
6.RL.4.2 Compare and contrast works of literature in different forms or genres in
terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Using a grade level literary and informational text
(800-1050 Lexile) (Fears & Phobias and The School
Play), student can:
Complete a Venn Diagram using both texts
Write a two-paragraph response developing
similarities and differences from Venn Diagram
using text evidence
2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.

Score
2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as
the student:

recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as:
o summarize, central idea, evaluate, relevant evidence, judgment, theme,
analysis, context,
performs basic processes, such as:
o given choices or using graphic organize can identify theme or central idea

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex
ideas and processes.
Using a grade level literary and informational text
(800-1050 Lexile) (Fears & Phobias and The School
Play), student can:
Complete a Venn Diagram using both texts
1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content.

Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more
complex ideas and processes.
0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content, but not the 3.0 content.
Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.

Strand: Reading
Topic: Reading Nonfiction
Level: 6.RN.4.1
Score
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what
was taught.

Sample Tasks
Given an above grade level nonfiction text (1050+
Lexile), student can read, analyze, and write a
response that includes:
The authors claim, reasons of support, and
evidence for reason.
An acknowledgement of the other side of the
claim.
3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.

Score
3.0
The student:
6.RN.4.1Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text,
distinguishing claims that the author supports with reasons and evidence from
claims that are not supported.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Given grade level nonfiction text (800-1050 Lexile),
student can read, analyze, and write a response that
includes:
The authors claim, reasons of support, and
evidence for reason.
An acknowledgement of the other side of the
claim.
2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.

Score
2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as
the student:
recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as:
o argument, claim, reason, evidence
performs basic processes, such as:
o using graphic organizer can identify claim, reason, and evidence.

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex
ideas and processes.
Given grade level nonfiction text (800-1050 Lexile),
student can complete an Analyze an Argument graphic
organizer.
1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content.

Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more
complex ideas and processes.
0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content, but not the 3.0 content.
Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.



Strand: Reading
Topic: Reading Nonfiction
Level: 6.RN.4.2
Score
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what
was taught.

Sample Tasks
Student can complete research that:
Is based on a self-selected topic
Is presented in a student-created outline
Uses at least three different media sources (EX:
Internet, video, CNN news, US News and World
Report, texts)
3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.

Score
3.0
The student:
6.RN.4.2Integrate information presented in different media or format to
demonstrate a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Student can complete research that:
Is based on a self-selected or provided topic
Is presented in an outline (basic format provided)
organized by central/main ideas with supporting
details (facts, quotes, definitions, etc.)
Uses at least two different media sources (EX:
Internet, video, CNN news, US News and World
Report, texts)
2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.

Score
2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as
the student:

recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as:
o central idea, relevant evidence, context, outline, media, format, source,
summarize
performs basic processes, such as:
o given outline and source student can find information and complete
outline.

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex
ideas and processes.
Student can complete research that:
Is based on a provided topic
Is presented in a provided outline with
central/main ideas that guides student research
to find supporting details (facts, quotes,
definitions, etc.)
Uses provided media sources (EX: Internet, video,
CNN news, US News and World Report, texts)

1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content.

Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more
complex ideas and processes.
0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content, but not the 3.0 content.
Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.


Strand: Reading
Topic: Vocabulary in Literature and Nonfiction Text
Level: 6.RV.2.1
Score
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what
was taught.

Sample Tasks
Given an above grade level literary or nonfiction text
(1050+ Lexile), student can use context clues to figure
out the meaning of the missing words in a cloze
reading activity with 90% accuracy.
3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.

Score
3.0
The student:
6.RV.2.1Use context to determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in
literary/nonfiction text

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Given grade level literary or nonfiction text (800-1050
Lexile), student can use context clues to figure out the
meaning of the missing words in a cloze reading
activity with 90% accuracy.
2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.

Score
2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as
the student:
recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as:
o specific vocabulary content
performs basic processes, such as:
o recognizes or recalls the meaning of grade level appropriate words using
word, sentence, and paragraph clues

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex
ideas and processes.
Given grade level literary or nonfiction text (800-1050
Lexile), student can use context clues to figure out the
meaning of the missing words in a cloze reading
activity with 80% accuracy..
1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content.

Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more
complex ideas and processes.
0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content, but not the 3.0 content.
Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.





Strand: Reading
Topic: Vocabulary in Literature and Nonfiction Texts
Level: 6.RV.2.4
Score
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what
was taught.

Sample Tasks
Given a passage containing words with Greek and/or
Latin affixes/roots, student can identify root, explain
word meaning using context of passage, and use each
word correctly in a sentence to demonstrate
knowledge of the meaning.

3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.

Score
3.0
The student:
6.RV.2.4- Use common grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues
to the meaning of the word.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Given words with Greek and/or Latin
affixes/roots, student can use each word correctly
in a sentence to demonstrate knowledge of the
meaning.
2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.

Score
2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as
the student:
recognizes or recalls specific terminology such as:
o root word, prefix, suffix, origin
performs basic processes such as:
o demonstrate the knowledge of Greek and Latin roots to determine the
meaning of the word

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex
ideas and processes.
Provided with the meaning of the Greek and/or
Latin affix/root, student can match the words with
the definitions.
1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content.

Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more
complex ideas and processes.
0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content, but not the 3.0 content.
Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.




Strand: Reading
Topic: Vocabulary in Literature
Level: 6.RV.3.1
Score
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what
was taught.

Sample Tasks
Given above grade level literary text (1050+ Lexile),
containing highlighted vocabulary and figurative
language, student can use context clues to determine
the meaning of highlighted text.
3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.

Score
3.0
The student:
6.RV.3.1Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in works
of literature, including figurative language.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Given grade level literary text (800-1050 Lexile),
containing highlighted vocabulary and figurative
language, student can use context clues to determine
the meaning of highlighted text.
2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.

Score
2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as
the student:
recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as:
o specific vocabulary content
performs basic processes, such as:
o recognizes or recalls the meaning of grade level appropriate words using
word, sentence, and paragraph clues

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex
ideas and processes.
Given grade level literary text (800-1050 Lexile),
containing highlighted vocabulary and figurative
language, student can use context clues to determine
the meaning of highlighted text in a multiple choice
context.
1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content.

Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more
complex ideas and processes.
0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content, but not the 3.0 content.
Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.





Strand: Reading
Topic: Vocabulary in Literature Nonfiction Text
Level: 6.RV.3.2
Score
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what
was taught.

Sample Tasks
Given above grade level nonfiction text (1050+ Lexile),
containing highlighted vocabulary and technical
language, student can use context clues to determine
the meaning of highlighted text.
3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.

Score
3.0
The student:
6.RV.3.1Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in
nonfiction text, including technical meanings.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Given grade level literary text (800-1050 Lexile),
containing highlighted vocabulary and technical
language, student can use context clues to determine
the meaning of highlighted text.
2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.

Score
2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as
the student:
recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as:
o specific vocabulary content
performs basic processes, such as:
o recognizes or recalls the meaning of grade level appropriate words using
word, sentence, and paragraph clues

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex
ideas and processes.
Given grade level literary text (800-1050 Lexile),
containing highlighted vocabulary and figurative
language, student can use context clues to determine
the meaning of highlighted text in a multiple choice
context.
1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content.

Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more
complex ideas and processes.
0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content, but not the 3.0 content.
Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.





Strand: Writing
Topic: Argumentative Writing
Level: 6.W.3.1
Score
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what
was taught.

Sample Tasks
Student can use Scope, IZZIT.com, Achieve3000, and
other related sources to construct an argumentative
essay incorporating evidence while acknowledging the
opposing side.
3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.

Score
3.0
The student:
6.W.3.1 Write arguments in a variety of forms that support claims with clear
reasons and relevant evidence.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Student can use Scope, IZZIT.com, or Achieve3000 to
construct an argumentative essay incorporating
evidence while acknowledging the opposing side.
2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.

Score
2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as
the student:
recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as:
o relevant evidence, claim, reason, organization, compare/contrast,
cause/effect, clarify
performs basic processes, such as:
o using graphic organize can identify the claim and acknowledge the
opposing side

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex
ideas and processes.
Student can use Scope, IZZIT.com, or Achieve3000 to
complete a graphic organizer for an argumentative
essay incorporating evidence while acknowledging the
opposing side.
1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content.

Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more
complex ideas and processes.
0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content, but not the 3.0 content.
Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.





Strand: Writing
Topic: Conventions of Standard English
Level: 6.W.6.1 a/e
Score 4.0 In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.

Sample Tasks
In daily writing activities:
Pronouns and antecedents agree
Use subject, object, possessive, and reflexive
No vague pronouns used
Punctuate/use compound, complex, and compound-
complex sentences
No fragments and run-ons used
3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.
Score 3.0 The student:

6.W.6.1 a/e Demonstrate command of English grammar and usage, focusing on pronouns
and sentence usage (simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex; fragments run-
ons).

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
In daily writing activities with editing checklist:
Pronouns and antecedents agreement
Use subject, object, possessive, and reflexive
No vague pronouns used
Punctuate/use compound, complex, and compound-
complex sentences
No fragments and run-ons used
2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.
Score
2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as the
student:

recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as:
o antecedent
o subjective/objective/possessive/reflexive pronouns
o compound sentence/complex sentence/compound-complex sentence
o independent clause/ dependent (subordinating) clause
o subordinating conjunction/coordinating conjunction

performs basic processes, such as:
o given choices can identify:
pronoun and antecedent agreement
accurate punctuation/use of compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas
and processes.
When given a grade-level writing sample, student can
recognize accurate/inaccurate:
Pronouns and antecedent agreement
Use subject, object, possessive, and reflexive
No vague pronouns used
Punctuate/use compound, complex, and compound-
complex sentences
No fragments and run-ons used
1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content.

Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more
complex ideas and processes.
0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content, but not the 3.0 content.
Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.

Strand: Writing
Topic: Conventions of Standard English
Level: 6.W.6.2
Score 4.0 In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught.

Sample Tasks
In daily writing activities:
Capitalize proper nouns/adjectives and titles
Punctuate/use commas, parentheses, dashes,
semicolons, and colons
Spell grade-level words (word study)
3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.

Score 3.0 The student:

6.W.6.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,
punctuation and spelling.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
In daily writing activities with an editing checklist:
Capitalize proper nouns/adjectives and titles
Punctuate/use commas, parentheses, dashes,
semicolons, and colons
Spell grade-level words (word study)
2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.

Score
2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as the
student:

recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as:
o proper nouns/adjectives
o commas, parentheses, dashes, semicolons, and colons
o compound sentence/complex sentence
o independent clause/ dependent (subordinating) clause
o subordinating conjunction/coordinating conjunction

performs basic processes, such as:
o given choices can identify:
accurate capitalization of proper nouns/adjectives and titles
accurate punctuation/use of commas, parentheses, dashes, semicolons, and colons
accurate spelling of grade-level words (word study)

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas
and processes.
When given a grade-level writing sample, student can
recognize accurate/inaccurate:
Capitalize proper nouns/adjectives and titles
Punctuate/use commas, parentheses, dashes,
semicolons, and colons
Spell grade-level words (word study)
1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content.

Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more
complex ideas and processes.
0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content, but not the 3.0 content.
Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.

Strand: Speaking and Listening
Topic: Speaking and Listening
Level: 6.SL.1
Score
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond
what was taught.

Sample Tasks
Given a specific scenario, student can listen to the speaker
and use information given as well as other outside
connections to appropriately respond and adjust to the
audience.
3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial
success.

Score
3.0
The student:
6.SL.1 Listen actively and adjust the use of spoken language (e.g.
conventions, styles, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of
audiences and for different purposes.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Given a specific scenario, student can listen to the speaker and
use information given to appropriately respond and adjust to
the audience.
2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0
content.

Score
2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and
processes as the student:
Listens actively or adjusts the use of spoken language (e.g. conventions,
styles, vocabulary) to communicate

performs basic processes, such as:
o restating the topic and/or providing a personal opinion

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more
complex ideas and processes.
Given a specific scenario, student can listen to the speaker and
respond with prompting.
1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0
content.

Score
1.0
With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the
more complex ideas and processes.
0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content, but not the 3.0 content.
Score
0.0
Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.



Strand: Speaking and Listening
Topic: Speaking and Listening Comprehension
Level: 6.SL.3.1
Score
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what
was taught.

Sample Tasks
Student can watch and listen to CNN Student News in
conjunction with reading a nonfiction article or other
resources to convey multiple points of view of a topic
using oral or written expression.
3.5 In addition to score 3.0 performance, in-depth inferences and applications with partial success.

Score
3.0
The student:
6.SL.3.1 Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g.
visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic text or issue
under study.

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions.
Student can watch and listen to CNN Student News to
convey his/her understanding of the topic through oral
or written expression.
2.5 No major errors or omissions regarding 2.0 content and partial knowledge of the 3.0 content.

Score
2.0
There are no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes as
the student:
o Watches/listens to information, and can convey information (excludes the
main idea to convey their understanding of the topic)
performs basic processes, such as:
o provide a list of events from the news story

However, the student exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex
ideas and processes.
Student can watch and listen to CNN Student News to
convey his/her understanding of the topic the use of a
graphic organizer.
1.5 Partial knowledge of the 2.0 content, but major errors or omissions regarding the 3.0 content.

Score 1.0 With help, a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes and some of the more
complex ideas and processes.
0.5 With help, a partial understanding of the 2.0 content, but not the 3.0 content.
Score 0.0 Even with help, no understanding or skill demonstrated.