English II EOC Constructed Responses Overview
English II EOC Short Constructed Responses and Rubrics
1. There will be 3-5 short Constructed Responses on the EOC.
2. They are worth anywhere from 25-36% of your overall EOC Score.
3. Half of the points you will receive will be for the content of your answer.
4. The other half of the points you will receive are language (correct grammar) points. You MUST check for errors (capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar, usage, etc.).
5. Even though the directions will state that you can use bullet points, I strongly recommend that you use complete sentences to avoid errors.
6. Use complete sentences when answering the constructed responses and address all items in the question. For example, if the question asks how the author's use of rhetorical devices enhances the theme, you need to state what the theme is AND provide specific examples (2!) from the text of rhetorical devices that enhance the theme. Do not simply say, "He uses similes to..." Specifically reference the simile used using quoted material from the text. You MUST include textual evidence to receive credit. Check for mistakes (capitalization, punctuation, subject/verb agreement, correct usage, etc).
7. Use the ACE Model
ACE the Constructed Response-
-Address the question by restating the prompt and making a claim (Be a Momma bird and regurgitate the prompt; use the words and phrases provided in the prompt to make a claim).
-Cite evidence from the text (provide 2 strong examples from the text that support your analysis)
-Explain/Elaborate how the text evidence supports your answer. (Provide 2 examples of evidence; I recommend using "Peanut Butter/Jelly approach." Address the topic, Cite 1st evidence (using specific terms and quotes from text...For example,), elaborate how that evidence ties into your claim (Peanut Butter). Cite 2nd evidence (using specific terms and quotes from text...For instance, To illustrate), elaborate how this evidence ties into your claim (Jelly).
8. Remember the terms language, rhetorical devices, literary devices, language devices,etc. include everything you have ever learned about in your English classes (Figurative Language Devices: similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, etc. Sound Devices: alliteration, consonance, assonance, onomatopoeia, rhyme, slant rhyme, etc. Structure: stanzas, syntax, juxtaposition, contrast, lines, use of detail, repetition, parallelism, chronological order, flashback, foreshadowing, etc. Diction: connotation, denotation)
9. Your answer does not need to be an essay. However, it will most likely be 4-6 lines in length.
10. You MUST cite/provide evidence from the text (provide 2!) to support your answer.
11. Do not rush when typing your Constructed Responses. Although there are only 3-4, they are a significant percentage of the overall grade of the exam.
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NCDPI Released Short Constructed Response Prompt#1 : How does the author use language to advance her point of view? Use evidence from the selection to support your answer.
Released NC Rubric:
Score
Criteria
2
-Identifies the author’s point of view
-Uses examples of how the author uses language to advance her point of view
-Writes a response that analyzes how the author uses language to advance her point
1
-Identifies the author’s point of view
-May or may not use examples of how the author uses language to advance her point of view
-Writes a response that analyzes how the author uses language to advance her point
0
-Fails to identify the author’s point of view
-Fails to use examples of how the author uses language to advance her point of view
-Writes a response that fails to analyze how the author uses language to advance her point
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NCDPI Released Short Constructed Response Prompt #2: Based on paragraph 4, what can be inferred about Stephen's character? Use evidence from the selection to support your answer.
Released NC Rubric
Score
Criteria
2
-Analyzes Stephen's character based on paragraph 4
-Uses at least 2 inferences from the selection for support
-Writes a response that analyzes what the text says explicitly and makes inferences drawn from the text.
1
-Analyzes Stephen's character based on paragraph 4
-Uses at least 1 inferences from the selection for support
-Writes a response that may or may not analyze what the text says explicitly and makes inferences drawn from the text.
0
-Fails to analyze Stephen's character based on paragraph 4
-Fails to use at least 1 inference from the selection for support
-Writes a response that fails to analyze what the text says explicitly and fails to make inferences drawn from the text.
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NCDPI Released Short Constructed Response Prompt #3: In the excerpt from To the Person Leaving, why does the author choose to end the selection with a rhetorical question? Use evidence from the selection to support your answer.
Released NC Rubric
Score
Criteria
2
-Explains the reason for ending the selection with a rhetorical question
-Uses specific details to support the reason for ending the selection with a rhetorical question
-Writes a response that analyzes the reason for ending the selection with a rhetorical question
1
-Explains the reason for ending the selection with a rhetorical question
-May not use specific details to support the reason for ending the selection with a rhetorical question
-Writes a response that may or may not analyze the reason for ending the selection with a rhetorical question
0
-Fails to explains the reason for ending the selection with a rhetorical question
-Fails to use specific details to support the reason for ending the selection with a rhetorical question
-Write a response that fails analyze the reason for ending the selection with a rhetorical question