1. OBJECTIVES OBJECTIVES: Review, practice, and secure concepts. Breakdown the barriers of vocabulary and format. Analyze data from the District and State.

2. Websites MEAP: www.mi.gov/meapwww.mi.gov/meap –Released items –Guide to MEAP reports –Assessable GLCE information MI-Access: www.mi.gov/mi-accesswww.mi.gov/mi-access –Extended GLCE and Benchmarks –Accommodations Information MI-Access Information Center: www.mi-access.info Office of School Improvement: www.mi.gov/osi –Michigan Curriculum Framework –Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCE) Intermediate School Districts and MMLA connections: –www.mscenters.org – see what other districts have already done!www.mscenters.org –MMLA assessment builder and practice questionsMMLA assessment builder and practice questions –www.jcisd.org (go to general education  Math and Science Center  Math GLCE and Model Assessmentswww.jcisd.org –www.manistee.org (go to general education  benchmark assessment project)www.manistee.org –www.mictm.orgwww.mictm.org

3. 5 ELA Strands on MEAP Reading Writing Speaking Listening Viewing Reading the GLCE Code: R.WS.06.10 Strand (Content Area) Domain (Sub-Content Area like: Word Study, Fluency, etc.) Grade Level GLCE Number

4. Reading The correct answer will be highlighted in the following questions. If the answer is highlighted green, then we did better than the state by 5% or more. If the answer is highlighted yellow, then we did better than the state by 0-4%. If the answer is highlighted red, then we did worse than the state.

5. Please Note: Questions 9 – 30 not released. Descriptors provided for stem and foils. Questions 32 – 39 not released. Descriptors provided for stem and foils.

6. State Results District Results A8% B73% C7% D11% 4. Which of the following is an example of fending off enemies? A crawling on the ocean bottom B waving jellyfish tentacles C hunting for small crabs D swimming through the sand GLCE: R.WS.06.07 in context, determine the meaning of words and phrases including regional idioms, literary and technical terms, and content vocabulary using strategies including connotation, denotation, and authentic content-related resources.

7. State Results District Results A7% B12% C3% D77% 9. Analyze author’s purpose A Incorrect purpose B Incorrect purpose C Incorrect purpose D Correct answer GLCE: R.NT.06.02 analyze the structure, elements, style, and purpose of narrative genre including folktales, fantasy, adventure, and action stories.

8. State Results District Results A43% B22% C6% D30% 11. Analyze elements of science fiction A Correct answer B Incorrect element C Incorrect element D Incorrect element GLCE: R.NT.06.02 analyze the structure, elements, style, and purpose of narrative genre including folktales, fantasy, adventure, and action stories.

9. GLCE: R.NT.06.03 analyze how dialogue enhances the plot, characters, and themes; differentiates major and minor characters; and builds climax. State Results District Results A12% B58% C23% D7% 13. Sequence events A Incorrect sequence B Correct answer C Incorrect sequence D Incorrect sequence

10. State Results District Results A6% B61% C23% D9% 14. Analyze use of dialogue A Incorrect use B Correct answer C Incorrect use D Incorrect use GLCE: R.NT.06.04 analyze how authors use literary devices including dialogue, imagery, mood, and understatement to develop the plot, characters, point of view, and theme.

11. State Results District Results A3% B31% C13% D52% 17. Analyze author’s purpose A Incorrect purpose B Incorrect purpose C Incorrect purpose D Correct answer GLCE: R.IT.06.01 analyze the structure, elements, features, style, and purpose of informational genre, including research reports, “how-to” articles, and essays.

12. State Results District Results A72% B5% C17% D6% 18. Describe what source of information this selection would provide for research project A Correct answer B Incorrect source C Incorrect source D Incorrect source GLCE: R.IT.06.01 analyze the structure, elements, features, style, and purpose of informational genre, including research reports, “how-to” articles, and essays.

13. State Results District Results A15% B6% C25% D54% 19. Identify genre A Incorrect genre B Incorrect genre C Incorrect genre D Correct answer GLCE: R.IT.06.01 analyze the structure, elements, features, style, and purpose of informational genre, including research reports, “how-to” articles, and essays.

14. State Results District Results A70% B4% C6% D19% 2. How did the author organize this selection? A by subheadings and detailed paragraphs B with questions and answers C by outlining key details in sequential order D with numerous lists of facts and figures GLCE: R.IT.06.02 analyze organizational text patterns including descriptive, chronological sequence, and problem/solution.

15. State Results District Results A3% B2% C66% D29% 1 Read these sentences from the article. There are wizards in our oceans. They don’t look like the wizards that you know from Harry Potter ® movies, but they’ve got many of the same tricks. What is the author’s purpose for writing these sentences? A to summarize a popular movie B to ask questions about the article C to attract the reader’s attention D to explain on of the main ideas GLCE: R.IT.06.03 explain how authors use text features including footnotes, bibliographies, introductions, summaries, conclusions, and appendices to enhance the understanding of central, key, and supporting ideas.

16. State Results District Results A17% B3% C67% D13% 8. The main reason the author uses bold-type headings is A to outline the facts. B to answer questions. C to emphasize main ideas. D to show supporting details. GLCE: R.IT.06.03 explain how authors use text features including footnotes, bibliographies, introductions, summaries, conclusions, and appendices to enhance the understanding of central, key, and supporting ideas.

17. State Results District Results A2% B C29% D66% 7. What is one surprising fact about octopuses? A They are nurtured by their mothers long after birth. B They are faster swimmers than other ocean creatures. C They can squeeze through a keyhole. D They can break off their arms and regenerate them. GLCE: R.CM.06.01 connect personal knowledge, experiences, and understanding of the world to themes and perspectives in text through oral and written responses.

18. State Results District Results A3% B2% C92% D3% 3. For what reason are octopuses called wizards of the sea? A They can fit through tiny holes. B They can sprout spikes. C They use tricks to stay out of sight. D They are see-through and hard to see. GLCE: R.CM.06.02 retell through concise summarization grade-level narrative and informational text.

19. State Results District Results A72% B11% C5% D12% 5. Which octopus builds a shell to swim in? A the argonaut octopus B the blue-ringed octopus C a baby octopus D a blanket octopus GLCE: R.CM.06.02 retell through concise summarization grade-level narrative and informational text.

20. State Results District Results A11% B73% C11% D4% 20. Identify relevant detail A Incorrect detail B Correct answer C Incorrect detail D Incorrect detail GLCE: R.CM.06.02 retell through concise summarization grade-level narrative and informational text.

21. State Results District Results A11% B6% C78% D4% 21. Identify relevant detail A Incorrect detail B Incorrect detail C Correct answer D Incorrect detail GLCE: R.CM.06.02 retell through concise summarization grade-level narrative and informational text.

22. State Results District Results A25% B7% C14% D54% 22. Complete graphic organizer with relevant detail A Incorrect detail B Incorrect detail C Incorrect detail D Correct answer GLCE: R.CM.06.02 retell through concise summarization grade-level narrative and informational text.

23. State Results District Results A9% B64% C14% D13% 23. Identify relevant detail A Incorrect detail B Correct answer C Incorrect detail D Incorrect detail

24. State Results District Results A15% B7% C68% D10% 6. From the selection, the reader can infer that being a good impersonator A is important for animals that live in the ocean. B is the reason some octopuses have bright-blue rings. C has helped octopuses survive for millions of years. D has made octopuses the most common animals in the ocean. GLCE: R.CM.06.03 analyze global themes, universal truths and principles within and across texts to create a deeper understanding by drawing conclusions, making inferences, and synthesizing.

25. State Results District Results A5% B4% C87% D3% 10. Make inference A Incorrect inference B Incorrect inference C Correct answer D Incorrect inference GLCE: R.CM.06.03 analyze global themes, universal truths and principles within and across texts to create a deeper understanding by drawing conclusions, making inferences, and synthesizing.

26. State Results District Results A3% B13% C76% D7% 12. Identify theme A Incorrect theme B Incorrect theme C Correct answer D Incorrect theme GLCE: R.CM.06.03 analyze global themes, universal truths and principles within and across texts to create a deeper understanding by drawing conclusions, making inferences, and synthesizing.

27. State Results District Results A65% B5% C18% D12% 15. Draw conclusion A Correct answer B Incorrect conclusion C Incorrect conclusion D Incorrect conclusion GLCE: R.CM.06.03 analyze global themes, universal truths and principles within and across texts to create a deeper understanding by drawing conclusions, making inferences, and synthesizing.

28. State Results District Results A80% B6% C D7% 16. Make inference using character’s actions A Correct answer B Incorrect inference C Incorrect inference D Incorrect inference GLCE: R.CM.06.03 analyze global themes, universal truths and principles within and across texts to create a deeper understanding by drawing conclusions, making inferences, and synthesizing.

29. State Results District Results A82% B7% C4% D5% 24. Draw conclusion A Correct answer B Incorrect conclusion C Incorrect conclusion D Incorrect conclusion GLCE: R.CM.06.03 analyze global themes, universal truths and principles within and across texts to create a deeper understanding by drawing conclusions, making inferences, and synthesizing.

30. State Results District Results A20% B10% C39% D30% 25. Compare ideas by making prediction across texts A Incorrect prediction B Incorrect prediction C Correct answer D Incorrect prediction GLCE: R.CM.06.03 analyze global themes, universal truths and principles within and across texts to create a deeper understanding by drawing conclusions, making inferences, and synthesizing.

31. State Results District Results A15% B65% C14% D5% 26. Compare ideas by making prediction across texts A Incorrect prediction B Correct answer C Incorrect prediction D Incorrect prediction GLCE: R.CM.06.03 analyze global themes, universal truths and principles within and across texts to create a deeper understanding by drawing conclusions, making inferences, and synthesizing.

32. State Results District Results A37% B38% C18% D5% 27. Compare author’s purpose across texts A Incorrect purpose B Correct answer C Incorrect purpose D Incorrect purpose GLCE: R.CM.06.03 analyze global themes, universal truths and principles within and across texts to create a deeper understanding by drawing conclusions, making inferences, and synthesizing.

33. State Results District Results A59% B13% C12% D14% 28. Compare character traits across texts A Correct answer B Incorrect traits C Incorrect traits D Incorrect traits GLCE: R.CM.06.03 analyze global themes, universal truths and principles within and across texts to create a deeper understanding by drawing conclusions, making inferences, and synthesizing.

34. State Results District Results A51% B13% C18% D17% 29. Compare how ideas are alike across texts A Correct answer B Incorrect idea C Incorrect idea D Incorrect idea GLCE: R.CM.06.03 analyze global themes, universal truths and principles within and across texts to create a deeper understanding by drawing conclusions, making inferences, and synthesizing.

35. State Results District Results A79% B5% C8% D6% 30. Compare conclusions across texts A Correct answer B Incorrect conclusion C Incorrect conclusion D Incorrect conclusion GLCE: R.CM.06.03 analyze global themes, universal truths and principles within and across texts to create a deeper understanding by drawing conclusions, making inferences, and synthesizing.

36. Writing The correct answer will be highlighted in the following questions. If the answer is highlighted green, then we did better than the state by 5% or more. If the answer is highlighted yellow, then we did better than the state by 0-4%. If the answer is highlighted red, then we did worse than the state.

37. State Results District Results A4% B5% C4% D86% 41. What is the main conflict in the student writing sample? A whether to live in the current town or the old town B facing old friends after moving away C standing up to unkind students D overcoming the fear of starting a new school GLCE W.GN.06.01 write a cohesive narrative piece such as a personal narrative, adventure, tall tale, folktale, fantasy, or poetry that includes appropriate conventions to the genre, employing elements of characterization for major and minor characters; internal and/or external conflict; and issues of plot, theme, and imagery.

38. State Results District Results A4% B6% C82% D7% 44 What is the genre of this student writing sample? A how-to article B historical fiction C personal narrative D adventure story GLCE W.GN.06.01 write a cohesive narrative piece such as a personal narrative, adventure, tall tale, folktale, fantasy, or poetry that includes appropriate conventions to the genre, employing elements of characterization for major and minor characters; internal and/or external conflict; and issues of plot, theme, and imagery.

39. State Results District Results A34% B35% C21% D10% 40. The student writing sample uses which type of organizational pattern? A order of appearance B chronological order C order of importance D spatial order GLCE: W.PR.06.01 set a purpose, consider audience, and replicate authors’ styles and patterns when writing a narrative or informational piece.

40. State Results District Results A17% B74% C5% D4% 32. Identify placement of additional sentence to improve clarity A Incorrect placement B Correct answer C Incorrect placement D Incorrect placement GLCE: W.PR.06.03 revise drafts for clarity, coherence, and consistency in content, voice, and genre characteristics with audience and purpose in mind.

41. State Results District Results A7% B59% C6% D28% 33. Combine sentences A Incorrect combination B Correct answer C Incorrect combination D Incorrect combination GLCE: W.PR.06.03 revise drafts for clarity, coherence, and consistency in content, voice, and genre characteristics with audience and purpose in mind.

42. State Results District Results A3% B13% C3% D81% 36. Identify sentence to be removed to improve clarity A Incorrect sentence B Incorrect sentence C Incorrect sentence D Correct answer GLCE: W.PR.06.03 revise drafts for clarity, coherence, and consistency in content, voice, and genre characteristics with audience and purpose in mind.

43. State Results District Results A5% B87% C3% D4% 39. Identify relevant information to be added to improve clarity A Irrelevant information B Correct answer C Irrelevant information D Irrelevant information GLCE: W.PR.06.03 revise drafts for clarity, coherence, and consistency in content, voice, and genre characteristics with audience and purpose in mind.

44. State Results District Results A6% B3% C83% D8% 35. Identify title A Title conveys incorrect idea about text B Title conveys incorrect idea about text C Correct answer D Title conveys incorrect idea about text GLCE: W.PR.06.04 draft focused ideas for a specific purpose using multiple paragraphs, sentence variety, and voice to meet the needs of an audience (e.g., word choice, level of formality, and use of example) when writing compositions.

45. State Results District Results A10% B23% C47% D19% 37. Explain use of capitalized words within text A Incorrect explanation B Incorrect explanation C Correct answer D Incorrect explanation GLCE: W.PS.06.01 exhibit personal style and voice to enhance the written message in both narrative (e.g., personification, humor, element of surprise) and informational writing (e.g., emotional appeal, strong opinion, credible support).

46. State Results District Results A5% B9% C83% D3% 38. Identify example of strong verb A Incorrect example B Incorrect example C Correct answer D Incorrect example GLCE: W.PS.06.01 exhibit personal style and voice to enhance the written message in both narrative (e.g., personification, humor, element of surprise) and informational writing (e.g., emotional appeal, strong opinion, credible support).

47. State Results District Results A24% B6% C10% D59% 42. How should the following sentence be corrected? In the year nineteen ninety-five my parents decided that they wanted to move back. A In the year 1995, my parents decided that they want to move back. B In the year nineteen ninety five my parents decided they wanted to move back. C in the year nineteen ninety-five my parent’s decided they wanted to move back. D In the year 1995, my parents decided that they wanted to move back. GLCE: W.GR.06.01 in the context of writing, correctly use style conventions (e.g., Modern Language Association Handbook) and a variety of grammatical structures in writing including indefinite and predicate pronouns; transitive and intransitive verbs; adjective and adverbial phrases; adjective and adverbial subordinate clauses; comparative adverbs and adjectives; superlatives, conjunctions; compound sentences; appositives; independent and dependent clauses; introductory phrases; periods; commas; quotation marks; and use of underlining and italics for specific purposes.

48. State Results District Results A7% B13% C12% D67% 34. Identify misspelled word A Spelled correctly B Spelled correctly C Spelled correctly D Correct answer GLCE: W.SP.06.01 in the context of writing, correctly spell frequently encountered and frequently misspelled words

49. State Results District Results A9% B15% C65% D10% 43. Read the following sentence. I found out that I was scarcly the only one entering a new school, with fear. A scary B scarily C scarcely D scardly GLCE: W.SP.06.01 in the context of writing, correctly spell frequently encountered and frequently misspelled words

50. 31 Write about the theme: Cooperation There are many times and places in life when cooperation among people is helpful or necessary. While some people find it easy to cooperate, others my have more trouble doing so. Write about cooperation Do ONLY ONE of the following: describe a time when people cooperated with others to get a job done OR tell about a time when cooperating with someone else was helpful OR describe how cooperation was necessary for someone’s survival OR explain how people use cooperation to reach success OR write about cooperation in your own way GLCE: W.PR.06.01 set a purpose, consider audience, and replicate authors’ styles and patterns when writing a narrative or informational piece. State Results District Results 01% 14% 224% 347% 423% 52% 60%

51. State Results District Results 010% 121% 262% 37% 40% 45. Has the writer done a good job of developing the main idea? Why or why not? Use examples and details from Student Writing Sample #3 on page 20 to support your answer. GLCE: W.GN.06.02 write a personal, persuasive, or comparative essay that includes organizational patterns supporting key ideas.