Keep in mind as you read Score Point 1, in particular, that a score point of 1 is always a satisfactory answer on MSPAP. That is scary! 70% of our kids can't score a one? This holds true for all MSPAP scoring, not just reading. A one is always satisfactory.
Although the types shown below are for a scale of 2, 1, 0, this is not a hard-and-fast rule, as far as I know. There may be more score points, such as 3,2,1,0, but the majority of the questions I have had exposure to have been on a 2, 1, 0 scale.
The response reflects a developed understanding of the text with clear evidence of text support.
The response reflects a developed understanding of the text, with evidence of an accurate understanding of author's craft by including explicit text-based support.
The response reflects a developed understanding of the text linked to relevant personal knowledge through explicit text connections and extensions.
The response reflects a developed understanding with evidence of connections and extensions supported by specific reference to the text.
The response reflects a developed understanding of the text, with evidence of an accurate understanding of author's craft by including explicit text-based support and personal reasons for choice.
The response reflects a general understanding of text with little or implied text support.
The response reflects a general understanding of the text, with evidence of an accurate understanding of author's craft by including implied text-based support.
The response reflects a general knowledge of the text linked to relevant personal knowledge through implied text connections and extensions.
The response reflects a superficial understanding of the text with little or implied text support.
The response reflects a general understanding with evidence of connections and extensions with implied reference to text.
Here is the reading strategy that all my teachers share with students each time they do a "Reading to Be Informed" (RBI) piece:
Answering Questions About Reading Read the question.
Think about what you are being asked.
As you read the information, highlight key words or phrases that will help you to answer the question.
Support your answer with information from the text, using the comma-quote strategy. Use at least two examples from the text to support your answer, more if possible.
Extend your answer by:
- backing up the information from the text with your personal experience or prior knowledge you have about the topic.
OR - explaining why this information is important or significant. (This means,... In other words,... I know this because..., etc.)
The response reflects a clear understanding of the text, with three or more explicit text references and extensions.
The response reflects a clear understanding of the text, with at least two explicit text references and relevant personal experience/background knowledge.
The response reflects a clear understanding of the author's craft, with three explicit text references for support.
The response reflects a general understanding of the text, with two explicit text references and extensions.
The response reflects a general understanding of the text, with an explicit text reference and relevant personal experience/background knowledge.
The response reflects a general understanding of the author's craft, with two explicit text references for support.
Response shows a clear understanding, with three or more explicit text references.
Response shows general understanding, with two explicit text references.
The scoring language above is primarily for "Reading to Be Informed." I have not yet tried it with "Reading for Literary Experience," but with a few modifications, such as "response shows a general understanding of how setting affects a story, with two explicit text references," it can work. The same can be said for "Reading to Perform a Task."
This information I have given you about scoring reading does not give you a complete picture when it comes to understanding reading and MSPAP. You need to study the outcomes and the proficiency levels for reading closest to your grade. In combination with the text support, the response a student writes must also show that he/she understands what has been read. The proficiency levels can help you to focus in on what they should be demonstrating an understanding of when it comes to reading.
The brief (?) explanations I have given you here are based solely on my limited experience with understanding how reading is handled on MSPAP. I can best help you to understand this entire process when I do an all day workshop with you, and even then, much of what you get out of the workshop will depend on the level of knowledge you bring to it. If you are ignorant of reading stances, of the types of reading (RLE, RBI, RPT), if you feel that reading is only the domain of the language arts teacher, then there is a lot you need to do to bring yourself up to speed (sorry for any toes I have just stepped on). If you are interested in having me do an all-day inservice at your school, please contact me via email (see below). Enough soapbox now. I'll get down.