OERs (Open Ended Responses) on STAAR Using the ABC Method

STAAR Reading Test Story 1 Story 2

STAAR Reading Test Story 1 Story 2 MC Questions MC Questions

STAAR Reading Test Story 1 Story 2 MC Questions MC Questions OER OER

STAAR Reading Test Story 1 Story 2 MC Questions MC Questions OER OER

STAAR Reading Test Story 1 Story 2 MC Questions MC Questions OER OER MC Questions

STAAR Reading Test Story 1 Story 2 MC Questions MC Questions OER OER MC Questions OER

STAAR Reading Test Story 1 Story 2 MC Questions MC Questions OER OER MC Questions OER MC = 68% of the test OER = 32% of the test

OERs Score Point 0—Insufficient Response Score Point 1—Partially Sufficient Response Score Point 2—Sufficient Response Score Point 3—Exemplary Response Perfect agreement is required between two readers.

STAAR Writing Test Spring 2012 Results (334,947 students) Level I: 45% Level II: 52% Level III: 3% Summer 2012 Results (79,002 students) Level I: 76% Level II: 24% Level III: 0%

STAAR Reading Test Spring 2012 Results (334,825 students) Level I: 32% Level II: 60% Level III: 8% Summer 2012 Results (53,765 students) Level I: 62% Level II: 38% Level III: 0%

The Prompt Before writing anything, know your assignment— READ THE PROMPT! What are you being asked to do?

Step 1: Answer the question A = first sentence of the paragraph. It should also contain the title of the story. In other words: A = Answer the question.

Sentence A Prompt: Is the third little pig very wise in “The Three Little Pigs?” A: In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs,” the third pig is very wise.

Step 2: Bring in a quote In other words: B = Support for your A. (facts, quotes, examples, etc. from text) B sentences can’t be argued with— it is evidence that supports your point! This comes straight from the story. In other words: B = Bring in a quote. Start your sentence with…For example,

From the nursery rhyme… The third little pig said "Nix on tricks, I will build my house out of sturdy bricks." He had no chance to sing and dance 'Cause work and play just don't mix.

From the nursery rhyme… The third little pig said "Nix on tricks, I will build my house out of sturdy bricks." He had no chance to sing and dance 'Cause work and play just don't mix.

Example B For example, remembering his mother’s warning about a wolf, he “builds his house out of sturdy bricks” in order to withstand the wolf’s blow. The sentence begins with For example, and there is a quote from the actual story.

Step 3: Make a CONNECTION C = your analysis, interpretation, explanation, or insight into the text. In other words: C = make a Connection. Start your sentence with This shows that…

Example C This shows that the third little pig is smarter than his brothers, because the wolf was unable to blow his house down. The sentence begins with This shows that

Does It Flow? Prompt: Is the third little pig very wise in “The Three Little Pigs?” In the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs,” the third pig is very wise. For example, remembering his mother’s warning about a wolf, he “builds his house out of sturdy bricks” in order to withstand the wolf’s blow. This shows that the third little pig is smarter than his brothers, because the wolf was unable to blow his house down.

OER over one story is ABC. Crossover OER is ABABC.

Practice OER using ABC In Act I of “Romeo and Juliet,” explain how Lord Capulet felt about Paris’s proposal. Provide evidence from the story to support your answer.

Practice OER In “Romeo and Juliet,” Lord Capulet felt that Juliet was too young for Paris’s proposal. For example, Lord Capulet explains to Paris to “let two more summers wither in their pride” and then Juliet will be mature enough to marry. This shows that Lord Capulet believes that Juliet is not ready for marriage.

Sentence I stole from the text… Let two more summers wither in their pride

OER using ABC for a grade In Act II of “Romeo and Juliet,” explain how William Shakespeare uses foreshadowing. Provide evidence from the story to support your answer.

Hayes Huff OER In “Romeo and Juliet,” William Shakespeare uses foreshadowing in order to provide hints as to what will happen throughout the play. For example, Friar Laurence says to Romeo that “the violent delights have violent ends,” to foreshadow Romeo and Juliet’s happiness ending in death. This shows that William Shakespeare uses foreshadowing in their conversation to foresee the death at the end of the play.

OER using ABC for a grade In Act V of “Romeo and Juliet,” explain what finally happened between both families. Provide evidence from the story to support your answer.

OER using ABABC for a grade In Acts IV and V of “Romeo and Juliet,” explain the difference in Juliet’s death. Provide evidence from the story to support your answer.