ELA Grade 4
Reading for Literature (RL)
Teacher Key
Lincoln
“Saved by Lincoln”
Benchmarks that are Measured in this Quizlet
Benchmark
Code
Benchmark
Item #
4.RL.KID.1.2.c
Develop a key idea using details and examples from a story, drama, or poem
1a, 1b, 8
4.RL.KID.2.1.c
Infer a theme based on key details that are explicit in the text of a story,
drama, or poem
2, 3, 13
4.RL.KID.3.1.b
Describe a character in a story or drama by using specific details
4.RL.CAS.4.3.b
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as used in the text of a story,
drama, or poem
4.RL.CAS.5.2.c
Explain an author's use of structural elements in drama when writing or
speaking about a text
6
4.RL.IKI.9.1.b
Compare and contrast similar themes and topics in stories, myths, and
traditional literature from different cultures
11
4.L.VAU.5.2-1.a
Recognize common idioms, adages, and proverbs
Passage
"Saved by Lincoln"
12
4, 5, 9
7, 10
Quantitative Measure
Lexile
Word Count
N/A
2367
Qualitative Measure
High
August 2015
ELA GR4 RL QUIZLET 8
Teacher Key
NOTES TO TEACHERS
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Quizlets can be used to identify benchmarks where students are struggling or identify individual students who need additional learning
opportunities.
Item
Teacher Key: Lincoln
Benchmark
Code
Benchmark
Correct
Answer
Number
of Points
1a.
4.RL.KID.1.2.c
Develop a key idea using details and examples from a story, drama, or
poem
C
1
1b.
4.RL.KID.1.2.c
Develop a key idea using details and examples from a story, drama, or
poem
A
1
2.
4.RL.KID.2.1.c
Infer a theme based on key details that are explicit in the text of a story,
drama, or poem
C
1
3.
4.RL.KID.2.1.c
Infer a theme based on key details that are explicit in the text of a story,
drama, or poem
C
1
4.
4.RL.CAS.4.3.b
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as used in the text of a story,
drama, or poem
A
1
5.
4.RL.CAS.4.3.b
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as used in the text of a story,
drama, or poem
C
1
6.
4.RL.CAS.5.2.c
Explain an author's use of structural elements in drama when writing or
speaking about a text
SR
4
7.
4.L.VAU.5.2-1.a
Recognize common idioms, adages, and proverbs
A
1
8.
4.RL.KID.1.2.c
Develop a key idea using details and examples from a story, drama, or
poem
B
1
9.
4.RL.CAS.4.3.b
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as used in the text of a story,
drama, or poem
A
1
10.
4.L.VAU.5.2-1.a
Recognize common idioms, adages, and proverbs
SR
4
11.
4.RL.IKI.9.1.b
Compare and contrast similar themes and topics in stories, myths, and
traditional literature from different cultures
SR
4
12.
4.RL.KID.3.1.b
Describe a character in a story or drama by using specific details
C
1
13.
4.RL.KID.2.1.c
Infer a theme based on key details that are explicit in the text of a story,
drama, or poem
C
1
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ELA GR4 RL QUIZLET 8
Teacher Key
Explained Answers
SHORT RESPONSE EXPLAINED ANSWERS
ITEM 6. Scene 1 (4 points)
Benchmark: 4.RL.CAS.5.2.c Explain an author's use of structural elements in drama when writing or speaking about a text
Item Stem
Responses
The author of “Saved by Lincoln” uses a narrator to help tell the
story. Give two examples of important information that Duff the
Narrator provides in Scene 1.
Example 1: Duff explains how Lincoln met his father, Jack Armstrong
4
Example 2: Duff provides an overview of Lincoln's life and accomplishments
ITEM 10. Scene 2 (4 points)
Benchmark: 4.L.VAU.5.2-1.a Recognize common idioms, adages, and proverbs
Item Stem
In scene 2, Duff the narrator quotes a Chinese proverb: “He who
saves a life is responsible for it forever.” Describe the two times
that Lincoln saved Duff’s life.
Responses
Points
The first time: Lincoln was his trial lawyer and proved he was innocent.
The second time: Lincoln discharged him from the army so he could recover
from his illness.
ITEM 11. Scene 1 and Scene 2 (4 points)
Benchmark: 4.RL.IKI.9.1.b Compare and contrast similar themes and topics in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures
Item Stem
Responses
A theme that is found in many stories is that people who are
courageous and kind can have a good impact on the lives of
others. Give one example from the text that shows how Lincoln
was courageous and kind. Give one example from the text that
shows how Lincoln had a good impact on Duff.
Points
4
Points
Lincoln was courageous and kind when he: successfully defends Duff in the
Almanac Trial and refuses to accept payment.
4
Lincoln had a good impact on Duff because: he stayed out of trouble and
became a Union soldier in the Civil War.
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