Theme 1: How Things Work - British Columbia

Foundation Skills Assessment Grade 4 Web Samples

Literacy Sample Possible Solutions

The following possible solutions are to support the use of the FSA Grade 4 Literacy Comprehend and Connect Scoring Rubric. The suggestions are not complete, and should not be

used as a checklist.

Theme 1: How Things Work

Lego

1. How did Ole Kirk Christiansen share what he learned with others? Use information from the text, and your own ideas, to show your thinking.

Specific text information/support may include, but is not restricted to the following:

Ole Kirk Christiansen learned

Woodworking skills High standards as a

child carving To stand by his

principles

Perseverance

Leadership

How he shared his learning, evidence from the text

? opened a carpentry shop

? made a quality product, Lego

? He modelled and communicated to his children his principle, "Only the best is good enough." Once, Ole had his son Godtfred repaint Lego when Godtfred skipped a coat of paint

? over the years led to improved products (stud-and-tube design, Duplo)

? his legacy continues through his children at the company

Note: Other answers may be possible.

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The Magic Pen

2. "The magic begins when I touch it to paper."

How is this idea shown to be true in this passage?

Use information from the text, and your own ideas, to show your thinking.

As if by magic, the pen records... questions the author is thinking. the author's curiosity.

word pictures.

words for others to read.

Evidence from the text

"How will he remember where he hid it?" "You can make a wish you know. What will you wish for?" "Are they mad at each other, or are the just playing?" "Why do we call them weeds?" ...my pen records its brief appearance. ...children playing down the street...my pen scribbles the sounds... `tiny yellow flowers tucked in the greening grass' `six fluffy dandelion seed balls lined up against the side of my house' `yellow and black butterfly the size of my hand' `word pictures...and thoughts running through my head to be read by some child..."

Note: Other answers may be possible.

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The following possible solutions are to support the use of the FSA Grade 4 Literacy Comprehend and Connect Scoring Rubric. The suggestions are not complete, and should not be

used as a checklist.

Theme 2: Taking Care

Snow at School

1. Why is it important to share different ideas about playing in the snow?

Use information from the text, and your own ideas, to show your thinking.

Importance of sharing different ideas Understand different points of view

Student safety

Evidence from text

"Kathryn Savoie, 14...Some of the rules are unfair...everyone enjoys playing in the snow so the school should lighten up a bit."

" principal ... tried a designated snowball area ... but kids were still getting hit with snow. "Now it is no snowballs..."

"I don't really like the fact that we can't have snowball fights, but it makes sense," says Avnee Paranjape, 11.

"Canadian Pediatric Society...warns that playing in the snow can be dangerous...can lead to injuries, especially to the eyes."

"kid... got hit with a snowball that was made out of ice and there was broken glass in it. He got lots of cuts on his cheek."

"Laveena Sethia...with Safe Kids Canada, explains why snow rules seem to be getting tougher. "We know more about safety risks and how certain activities can cause brain damage. We can do more now to keep kids safe.""

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Leads to safer options

"Schools are keeping winter fun by inventing new games like soccer in the snow or snowmen contests."

"allows kids to build forts without roofs."

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The Mystery of the Magic Lunch Bag

2. How do Sheila's actions help her become friends with Beatrice? Use information from the text, and your own ideas, to show your thinking.

Sheila's actions leading to friendship... announced about having a magic lunchbag

talked about what was in her bag shared lunches

Result Evidence from text

got the attention of all students in the lunchroom "Everyone in the lunch room looked at her."

Found out about Beatrice "You're not the only one with a magic lunch bag," Beatrice said.

discovered the lunch bags had been switched "We've been getting our lunch bags mixed up."

lead to new friendship "Sheila and Beatrice shared their lunches every day after ...best discovery was magically finding a new friend.

Note: Other answers may be possible.

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