Sample Grade 2 ELA Assessment

Reading Literature CCSS Item Number(s) Total Points Earned

Skill Score

Demonstrates an understanding of key ideas and details

RL.2.1RL.2.2RL.2.3

1,2,3, ___/6

Demonstrates an understanding of Craft and Structure

RL.2.4RL.2.5RL.2.6

4,5, ___/4

Integrates knowledge and ideas RL.2.7RL.2.9

Demonstrates comprehension of grade level reading

RL.2.10

Responds to literature by making connections

W.2.5

Reading Informational Text CCSS Item Number(s) Total Points Earned

Skill Score

Demonstrates an understanding of key ideas and details

RI.2.1RI.2.2RI.2.3

8,9,10 ___/6

Demonstrates an understanding of craft and structure

RI.2.4RI.2.5RI.2.6

6,7, ___/4

Integrates knowledge and ideas RI.2.7RI.2.8RI.2.9

11 ___/6

Demonstrates comprehension of grade level reading

RI.2.10

Reading Foundational Skills CCSS Item Number(s) Total Points Earned

Skill Score

Demonstrates an understanding of the organization and basic features of print

RF.2.1RF.2.2a

Demonstrates phonological awareness (spoken words, syllables, and sounds)

RF.2.2(a,b,c,d)

Knows and applies grade-level phonics and word recognition

RF.2.3(a,b,c,d,e,f,g)

Reads grade-level text with fluency RF.2.4(a,b,c)

Writing CCSS Item Number(s) Total Points Earned

Skill Score

Writes a variety of genres and purposes

W.2.1W.2.2W.2.3

Produces and distributes writing with guidance and support from adults

W.2.5W.2.6

Participates in shared research and writing projects with guidance and support from adults

W.2.7W.2.8

Creates a personal response to literature with supportSpeaking & Listening CCSS Item Number(s) Total Points

EarnedSkill Score

Comprehends and collaborates while speaking and listening

SL.2.1 & (a,b,c)SL.2.2SL.2.3

Presents knowledge and ideas orally SL.2.4SL.2.5SL.2.6

Language CCSS Item Number(s) Total Points Earned

Skill Score

Uses conventions of standard English when writing and speaking

L.2.1(a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,I,j)L.2.2(a,b,c,d,e)

Uses and acquires age-appropriate vocabulary

L.2.4(a,b,c)L.2.5(a,b,c,d)L.2.6

TOTAL SCORE

/16 pts.PERCENTAGE GRADE

%

Directions: Read the passage below and answer the question(s) that follow.

The Monkey Ruler’s Bridge

1. A mango tree grew near a large river. Every night, a troop of monkeys would first grab the fruit off the ground. Then, they would climb the tree to get more mangoes. The mangoes were large and juicy like peaches.

2. One day, the king of the land discovered the mango tree. He had never had mangoes before. When he tried one, he liked it very much. He and his men collected all of the mangoes on the ground. He decided to spend the night. Then, he and his men would collect more mangoes in the morning.

3. At night, the monkeys came to get the mangoes. They were led by the Monkey Ruler. There were no mangoes left on the ground. The monkeys started eating mangoes off of the branches. They made a lot of noise.

4. The king woke up because of the noise. He was mad that the monkeys were taking the mangoes. He told his men to shoot the monkeys with arrows. “We will eat mangoes and monkeys,” he said.

5. The monkeys were very scared. They asked the Monkey Ruler to help them.

6. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “I will find a way to save you.”

7. The Monkey Ruler ran down a branch of the mango tree. It stretched over the large river. There was another tree on the other side. It had long branches, but they didn’t reach the branches of the mango tree

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8. “If my monkeys try to jump onto that tree’s branches, they’ll fall into the river,” the Monkey Ruler said. “What will I do?” Then, he had an idea. “I will use my back as a bridge,” he said.

9. He reached across and grabbed the branch of the other tree. Then, he called to the other monkeys. “Step on my back,” he said. “Then you can get to the tree across the river.”

10 The monkeys obeyed. They ran from the mango tree’s branch and . over the Monkey Ruler’s back. Then, they reached the other tree. The Monkey Ruler’s back hurt, but he was happy. The monkeys were safe. The king’s men could not shoot them anymore.

11 The king saw what the Monkey Ruler did. He told his men to stop . trying to shoot the monkeys. “That big monkey saved the whole troop,” he said. “I will take care of him all of his life.”

12 The king kept his promise.

1 Read the sentences below. Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence.

Sentence 1

The king orders his men to ___________ the monkeys because they are eating the fruit from the mango tree.

A. protect B. shoot C. scare D. help

RL.2.1

Statement 2

The monkeys are able to escape to a different tree by using __________ as a bridge.

A. a long branchB. a log in the riverC. the human king’s back D. the Monkey Ruler’s back

RL.2.1

3 How does the Monkey Ruler respond to the danger in the story?

A. He orders his troop to think of a way to escape the men. B. He forces the king and his men to stop shooting arrows. C. He uses his strength to jump to the tree across the river.

D. He puts the safety of his troop before his own safety.

RL.2.3

4 Which statement best describes the different points of view of the Monkey Ruler and the king?

A. The Monkey Ruler shows great care for his troop, but the king doesn’t respect the monkeys or his men.B. The Monkey Ruler likes it when his troop is happy, but the king thinks the monkeys are too noisy.C. The Monkey Ruler wants to be friends with the humans, but the king wants to attack and eat the monkeys.D. The Monkey Ruler wants to enjoy the mangoes with his troop, but the king thinks all the mangoes should be for him.

RL.2.6

5 What do the illustration and the text show about the Monkey Ruler’s actions? Select two answers.

A. He put his own safety at risk.B. He got away with several mangos.C. His actions helped the troop escape.D. He decided to fight back against the king. E. He was not able to get to the other tree.

RL.2.7

The Bering Land Bridge

1. You may know that Europeans settled in the Americas several hundred years ago. But they weren’t the first people ever to arrive. In fact, the first people in the Americas were from Asia. They arrived over 10,000 years ago!

How Did They Get Here?

2. Today, the Bering Strait lies between Russia and Alaska. It is about 55 miles wide. The first people of the Americas crossed this strait to get there. But they did not use boats to cross the Bering Strait. They just walked across it!

3. Scientists think that thousands of years ago, there was a time called the Ice Age. Places that are now warm were very cold. Seas and lakes were frozen solid. The Bering Land Bridge was not water, but a sheet of ice. It was thick enough for people to walk all the way across.

What Happened Next?

4. The bridge did not last forever. When the Ice Age ended, the world warmed up quickly. Lots of ice melted. The sea levels rose. The ice that connected Russia and Alaska was gone.

5. The people who crossed the bridge continued to explore the continent. Some settled in Alaska and Canada. Others moved as far as South America. These people were the ancestors of the Native Americans.

Caption: The first map shows the Bering Land Bridge about 10,000 years ago. The second map shows the Bering Strait today. The ice that created the bridge has melted.

6 Which statement best describes how the maps help readers understand the text?

A. The maps show how the Bering Strait changed over time. B. The maps show how Europeans traveled to the Americas. C. The maps show how thick the Bering Land Bridge was. D. The maps show where Asians settled in Canada.

RI.2.5

7 Which questions can be answered based on information found under the subheading “What Happened Next?” Select all that apply.

A. Where did the people go after crossing the bridge? B. What happened to the bridge after people crossed it? C. What people first settled in the Americas?D. Why was the bridge thick enough to walk across?E. When did people first come to the Americas?

RI.2.5

8 Read the sentences below. Choose the word or words that best complete the sentence.

Sentence 1The first people ever to arrive in the Americas couldn’t use boats because the sea was _________ .

A. frozenB. deepC. roughD. dangerous

RI.2.1

9 Sentence 2Without the Ice Age, _________ might have been the first people to discover the Americas.

A. EuropeansB. AsiansC. AfricansD. South Americans

RI.2.1

10 Select two sentences in paragraph 4 that support the idea that the Bering Land Bridge could not be crossed today.

A. The bridge did not last forever.B. When the Ice Age ended, the world warmed up quickly. C. Lots of ice melted.D. The sea levels rose.

E. The ice that connected Russia and Alaska was gone.

RI.2.1

11 Read the following paragraphs about the Bering Land Bridge:

“More than 10,000 years ago, people crossed the Bering Land Bridge. It took them from East Asia into North America. They did this to stay alive. They followed large animals. They needed to hunt animals for food and shelter.

The Bering Land Bridge was once home to ice-age mammals. They included mammoths, and bison. It is now the home of smaller animals such as reindeer and moose.”

In 2–3 sentences, explain how the main point of this passage is different from the main point of “The Bering Land Bridge.” Cite evidence from each text to support your answer.

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Rubric

● Student describes how ”The Bering Land Bridge” focuses on the bridge itself. A variation of “The passage talks about how the bridge was formed and what it is like today. It says that the bridge was made of ice that people could walk across but that it melted after the Ice Age ended.”● Student describes how the new passage focuses on why people crossed the bridge and the animals they saw there. A variation of “The new passage talks about why people traveled across the bridge. It says they were looking for food to stay alive, so they followed large animals that lived there, like mammoths and bison.”

● Student cites evidence. “The Bering Land Bridge” describes the bridge and how it melted (paragraphs 3-4). The new passage focuses on why the people crossed the bridge: “They followed large animals. They needed to hunt animals for food and shelter.”

Focus on Task and Text

3- Demonstrates basic comprehension of text(s)Provides at least basic responses to all elements of prompt 2- Demonstrates comprehension of only a few elements of text(s)1-Responds to only some elements of prompt, or provides partial responses to all elements of prompt0 Does not demonstrate comprehension of text(s)Does not respond to any elements of prompt; off-topic Student response does not meet the criteria for level 1.

Organization

3- Provides a basic introduction to the topic (W.2.2)Provides a body paragraph that presents coherent pieces of information about the topic (W.2.2)Provides a concluding statement or section that refers back to topic but does not add additional insight (W.2.2)2- Names the topic but does not clearly introduce it (W.1.2)Provides a body paragraph or paragraphs that present one piece of information about the topic (W.2.2)Attempts to provide a concluding statement or section, with some errors; or merely repeats the introduction to the topic (W.2.2)1- Refers to the topic generally and indirectly without clearly identifying itProvides minimal or no additional information that may not be related to the topicDoes not provide a concluding statement or section; or attempts to provide closure but does not refer back to the topic0- Student response does not meet the criteria for level 1.

RI.2.9