Answer Key Grammar/Composition Placement Test Calvert Education • 10713 Gilroy Road, Suite B • Hunt Valley, Maryland 21031 © 2017 by Calvert Education, LLC. All rights reserved. Evaluating Evaluating the Placement Test the Placement Test Use the following chart to determine the appropriate level of Verticy’s Grammar/Composition. If you know the student’s grammar and composition skills well enough and are able to place the student in a Grammar/Composition level based on the information in this chart alone, there is no need to complete Parts I and II of this placement evaluation. RED LEVEL GC GREEN LEVEL GC YELLOW LEVEL GC ORANGE LEVEL GC SKILL LEVEL SUMMARY Student can Student is write part of a learning the simple sentence structure of a basic sentence Student is using basic vocabulary and primary sentence structure Student is working more with sentence structure than paragraph structure Student has a story to tell, but doesn’t know where to begin Student writing is not sequential and words may be missing Student benefits from the use of modeling and having examples provided within the lessons Student is using basic primary vocabulary as well as primary sentence structure Student can write several sentences Student can focus on one topic Student’s writing lacks appropriate sequence Student is beginning to use more sophisiticated vocabulary Student is working with sentence structure equal to the paragraph structure Student varies sentence starters and styles of sentences Student is writing compound sentences Student is using broader vocabulary Student is using stronger phrasing Student demonstrates evidence of paragraph organization Student demonstrates logical sequence to order of sentences in paragraph Student demonstrates awareness of audience and purpose Student is beginning to use editing skills; correction changes may be visible Student is writing compound and some complex sentences Student sentences have consistent noun/ verb agreement, more specific verbs and advanced vocabulary Student uses multi-syllable and contentspecific words Student uses adjectives and adverbs in writing and has detailed descriptions Student writing demonstrates evidence of audience and purpose Student is capable of regularly writing a multiparagraph composition Student has a Student is able command of to self-edit capitalization and punctuation 0417 ii Evaluating the Placement Test Placement Evaluation, Verticy Learning Writing Guidelines Part I. Composition WRITING GUIDELINES The composition contained within Verticy’s Grammar/Composition Assessment is used to see how well the student understands the steps in writing a good composition. Please have the student submit a current, unedited writing sample or have the student write an unedited composition as part of the placement process. Write the composition on a separate piece of paper. You will use the skill-level chart from the previous page to determine the appropriate level of Verticy’s Grammar/Composition. 1.Write your composition on one of the subjects listed below or about the picture shown. 2.Write your composition on lined paper using a pencil. 3.Whenever possible, handwrite your composition. 4.You should use punctuation marks and capital letters where they belong. 5. Do not ask for help spelling words. Use your best thinking. 6. If you use a pre-writing organizer, please include this with the composition. 7. It is not necessary for you to have your composition edited or to write a final draft. If, however, you wish to write a final draft, remember to submit the rough draft with the final draft. 8. If you have a severe fear of writing, you may write a letter to a friend or family member, or you may send in previously written rough drafts as long as the sample reflects your current composition skills. My Pets My Family An Exciting Day My Friend An Interesting Trip Fun on the Weekend HOW MUCH TIME DID YOUR STUDENT SPEND WRITING THIS COMPOSITION? __________ HOURS __________ MINUTES The time recorded above included… FF Some or all steps of preplanning (use of an organizer, writing a rough draft, editing, and writing final draft) FF Only the writing of the composition? 0417 1 Writing Guidelines Placement Evaluation, Verticy Learning Part II. Grammar Part II. Grammar GRAMMAR GUIDELINES The grammar assessment identifies the degree to which a student understands the more common parts of speech. You will use the skill-level chart from page 2 to determine the appropriate level of Verticy’s Grammar/Composition. I. Carefully read each of the following groups of words. Put a check mark (✓) on the line of each group of words that make a complete sentence. Watch out! Punctuation marks do not necessarily mean complete sentences. _____ 1. The children on the baseball team. _____ 2. The playful kittens are fun to watch. _____ 3. The boys climbed up to the tree house quickly. _____ 4. Each of the children. _____ 5. Teddy is a good swimmer. II. Draw a line ( / ) between the complete subject and the complete predicate in the following sentences. Example: Yesterday, the mouse / ran up the old clock. 1. The three little kittens lost their mittens. 2. Many pretty flowers grow in May. 3. The package arrived on time. 4. Most children enjoy games. 5. Several students attended the game. III. Underline each verb phrase. Example: Yesterday, the mouse was running up the old clock. 1. The wind is blowing fiercely. 2. Motorcycles were roaring down the highway. 3. The bees have gathered the nectar. 4. Our class will study minerals. 0417 2 Part II. Grammar Placement Evaluation, Verticy Learning Part II. Grammar IV. Underline all adjectives in each sentence. Do not underline the articles a, an, or the. Example: Yesterday, the gray mouse ran up the old clock. 1. The tall, thin girl brought an empty basket. 2. I saw a beautiful, bright light. 3. The spotted dog ran to greet the little boy. 4. Six friends ate hamburgers at the summer picnic. V. Underline the adverbs in each sentence. Example: Yesterday, the mouse ran up the old clock. 1. The instructor arrived late. 2. The driver drove the bus cautiously. 3. The team will play football today. 4. The tutor easily explained the math problem. 5. The children are playing there quietly in the yard. 0417 3 Part II. Grammar Placement Evaluation, Verticy Learning
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