SESSION ONE - JMap

Anchor Level 4 – B
Quality
Meaning
Development
Organization
Language Use
Conventions
Commentary
The response:
Establishes a controlling idea that shows a basic understanding of both texts, stating that in both
of these passages, the narrators feel a sense of home within a certain location as well as a
sense of belonging. The response makes implicit connections between the controlling idea and
the ideas in the Passage I (The narrator longs for childhood, where his life was less
complicated) and in Passage II (It was his home and gave him a sense of belonging).
Develops some ideas more fully than others. The response refers to specific and relevant
evidence from both texts to discuss the significance of a childhood home (Returning to his farm
allows him to return to his youth and The boy saw the beauty in the world by living here, and
learned to appreciate it). The response suggests characterization in the first passage (He is
learning to become independent while at the same time, attempting to retain his boyish youth)
but makes no reference to literary elements in Passage II.
Maintains a clear and appropriate focus on the significance of a home and belonging. The
response exhibits a logical sequence of ideas, first addressing in Passage I the narrator’s
enjoyment of the stability of the valley, the familiarity of it and in Passage II the importance of
his aunt’s mansion in the country. The response concludes that as people grow and mature and
reflect upon their childhood, they realize how much beauty there is in the world.
Uses appropriate language, with some awareness of audience and purpose (Both authors, by
living in these location have a better understanding of not only themselves, but the world as
well). The response occasionally makes effective use of sentence length (This is true
everywhere).
Demonstrates partial control, exhibiting occasional errors in punctuation (farm, leaves; while
the; capsule, but; here, and) and usage (reflection on their background) that do not hinder
comprehension.
Conclusion: Overall, the response best fits the criteria for Level 4 in all qualities.
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