TOWL-4
Supplemental
Practice Scoring
Booklet
Donald D. Hammill and Stephen C. Larsen
This Supplemental Practice Scoring Booklet provides the examiner with an opportunity
to practice scoring 10 sample stories for Subtests 6 and 7. It consists of (a) 10 sample sto-
ries, (b) a scoring key for each story, and (c) a blank Practice Story Scoring Form. These
materials can be photocopied for training purposes. (Note. The Story Composition sub-
test should be scored according to adult standards for composition rather than age or
grade standards.) Do not attempt to score Subtests 6 and 7 if the student’s story contains
fewer than 40 words. Do not attempt to score Subtests 6 and 7 until you have practiced
scoring the 10 samples in this supplemental booklet and have obtained the same scores
as are provided in the scoring keys.
Instructions:
1. Make 10 photocopies of the blank Practice Story Scoring Form (the back
page of this booklet). If more than one examiner is going to use these prac-
tice items, you might want to photocopy the sample stories, too.
2. Read the fi rst story.
3. In the space provided at the bottom of the Practice Story Scoring Form,
record the story number and the student’s name (e.g., Story 1: David).
4. Score the story using the instructions printed in the blank Practice Story
Scoring Form.
5. Compare your scoring to that found in the scoring key for Story 1: David.
Making these comparisons will help you calibrate your scoring to that in
the scoring keys.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each of the 10 sample stories.
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Story 1: David
Addy was doing her fi rst day of driving school today. It started out
smooth but then a dog jumped out in the street. She swirved and hit
the fi re hydrent. A man whistled and the dog ran tward him. Addy
pointed and said “Sir, your dog made me hit the fi re hydrent.” The man
spoke “Oh Cassie (the dog) didn’t mean any harm. She just got away
from me.” “Well, you do have a leash.” Addy said. He said “I will start
using it from now on.”
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Story 2: Danielle
one day the sun was out and it was a hot day! Sally the mother of two
childrin Molly & Tod. she was takeing Molly & Tod to go swimming! then
when Sally turns on the t.v. and sees a storm is coming to the fi shing
rod villeg that is where Sally lives! Soon Sally sees litning and a very
loud thunder comes and the rain came then a fi re.
The pepoel that lived acros the street called the pollice to come! Hurry!
Hurry! They said. The men came and brout hoeses and tried to put out
the fi re. They did they all wer so happy.
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Story 3: Gabby
It was Sunday afternoon. Joe stepped out into the crisp fall air and
followed his teacher to the white Ford waiting at the curb. He opened
the door, sat down and clutched the steering wheel with sweaty palms.
“Let’s begin,” Ms. Smith said. Slowly and causiously, Joe put the car in
drive and pushed down on the accelerater.
Joe successfully parallel parked, stopped at stop lights, and
crossed intersections. He could just imagine stepping out of the car to
get his liscense. “Congradulations,” Ms. Smith said blankly, “you have
passed.” Just as Joe looked over at Ms. Smith, out of the corner of his
eye he saw a dog run into the middle of the street. He swervd, missed
the dog only by inches, and slammed into a fi re hydrent.
As the police pulled onto the scene Joe tried to calm himself.
“Oh, thank goodness. you’re here!” Ms. Smith cried “this boy just tried
to kill me!” “What!?” Joe spluttered.
The police offi cer
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Story 4: Jonathan
The house on FIRE
It was liteting. A house got on fi re. a mom call 9-1-1. The fi re
fi gts show up. to get the dog and bird. The man comes out. The fi re
fghter put out the fi re. after te stome the polic fi gred out the stome
coused the fi re. none got hurt. so the little twon went back to noumle.
The End
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Story 5: Marcus
Driving Disaster
The car with student driver drove up in Jake’s driveway. He
couldn’t beleve that today was the day of his driving test.
Jake hopped in the car and they were off. Jake turned the
corners of his street and pulled out of his neighborhood.
Jake was driving like he had been doing it his whole life. The
driving teacher was so amazed. He was doing so great!
Finally it was time for the test to end. Jake pulled in his street
feeling confi dent and with the feeling that he had passed.
As Jake turned the corner he saw Sparky and his owner, Brian.
Jake tried to wave and drive with one hand but he lost control.
He swerved and crashed into a fi re hydrint.
Jake jumped out of the car when his friend came to meet him.
Brian said, “Did my dog mess up your test?”
“Of course not!” Jake replied. The driving teacher said that
she would see him again and not to worry. Next time, he would not
have an accident.
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Story 6: Jasmine
A Day Gone Wrong
Jane was watching her kids play in the yard. It was sunny day
and her neighbors were outside mowing lawns, walking dogs, or playing
ball. It seemed like the perfect day.
All of a sudden, a storm cloud shadowed over the streets. Jane
called her kids inside and they began to prepare for the thunderstorm.
The sky got darker, but it did not start to rain. However, they heard
thunder and saw fl ashes of lightning. An awful storm was coming, Jane
feared.
Suddenly, Jane looked outside and saw people running in panic.
She heard their screams, so she ran outside with her kids following her.
She saw that one of her neighbor’s trees had caught on fi re. People
were rushing over with hoses and Jane dialed 9-1-1.
The fi re department arrived and they put out the fi re. The
storm changed to a light rain, and the sky cleared. The sun showed
its warm welcoming face, and a rainbow appeared as the neighborhood
gathered around the smoky tree. Everyone was safe and that was the
most important thing.
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Story 7: Luke
crash!
A studdent driver named Brush was drivig down purple medows
stret geting 100. Then a dog named J.O. run out in frount of him and
Brush tried to doge J.O. but Brush hit a fi re hydrget and water spilid.
The owner of J.O. call 911. The police got Ther She looked at the
damage and Brush went to the owner. He
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Story 8: JD
It was a stomy night and there was a streek of ligting it hit a tree and it
got on fi re they all ran in the car and drove up to the side of the stret
and got out and ran on a hill and called the fi re departement they came
and put the fi re out a nabor came and said is that yor house yes and
then affter it was over they went back.
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Story 9: Natasha
ons upan time thar was a studdint. there wir a grll. and a boy. The boy
was tacing a Driver test. But he crsst into a fi r hdint. Thay calld the
ples. She gav him a ticcit his frind was ther he had a dog. The DRIVER
ED thcher was unahappy. his frined was unhappey too. the dog was Just
siting. he wached the wasr. The boy that was Driveing was sad. Allneer
git my Drives lisins erer. The end.
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Story 10: Albert
“the fi er”
The tree is on fi er. the man runs. she ws on the fon. Threr dog and brd
too. the gril saw her mom to. he trde to get the dog to. men ran to the
hause thay had the watrhoes and pute it on the fi er. The litnig ws skary.
She ws skared.
Scoring Key for 10 Sample Stories
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Scoring Key
Subtest 6. Contextual Conventions
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Sentences begin with a capital letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 3 or more mistakes
1 1–2 mistakes or printed in all capital letters
2 no mistakes
2. Paragraphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Clearly indicates paragraphs with indentations or spaces between)
0 none, 1 2 3–4
1 2 3 5 or more
3. Uses quotation marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Must have both opening and closing quotation marks. Ex: “You saw him.” It was very “retro.”
0 no
1 yes
4. Uses comma to set off a direct quotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Mary said, “Hello.” Mary said “, Hello.”
0 no
1 yes
5. Correctly uses an apostrophe at least once . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: can’t, the dog’s, students’
0 no
1 yes
6. Uses a question mark ( ? ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
7. Uses an exclamation point ( ! ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
8. Capitalizes proper nouns including those in story’s title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Chevy, Mr. Jones, Elm Street
0 no or uses no proper nouns
1 sometimes or printed in all capital letters
2 always clearly indicates upper-case
9. Number of nonduplicated mispelled words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 6 or more
1 3–5
2 0–2
10. Uses asterisk, ellipse, hyphen, parentheses, brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* … - ( ) [ ]
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
11. Fragmentary sentence - Usually a sentence without both a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: When I saw the dog. Looking happy and rested.
0 yes
1 no
Section 5. Story Scoring
Item Scoring Criteria Score
12. Run-on/Rambling sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 yes
1 no
13. Compound sentences - Two complete sentences connected by a
conjunction, colon, or semicolon; both sentences must have a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 none 2 2–3
1 1 3 4 or more
14. Uses coordinating conjunctions other than and (but, or, not, for, yet, so)
when forming compound sentences; count each conjunction only once.
Ex: I ran but he caught me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 1–2
2 3 or more
15. Introductory phrases and clauses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two or more words introducing a sentence; need not be set off
by a comma. Ex: Of course… When I look back…
0 none 2 3–5
1 1–2 3 more than 5
16. Noun–verb disagreements. Ex: They was running. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 more than one error
1 1 error
2 perfect, no errors
17. Sentences in paragraph(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 1 paragraph, 1 sentence
1 1 paragraph, 2 or more sentences
2 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 1 paragraph
3 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 2 paragraphs
18. Sentence composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 many badly constructed sentences
1 mostly simple sentences with some introductory and concluding phrases
2 a variety of well-constructed compound and complex sentences
19. Number of correctly spelled words having seven or more letters (count a
word only once); an apostrophe counts as a letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3 2 8–14
1 4–7 3 15 or more
20. Number of words with three syllables or more that are spelled correctly
(count a word only once) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–2
1 3–4
2 5 or more
21. Uses a and an appropriately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uses neither a nor an
1 uses a appropriately at least once
2 uses an appropriately at least once
Total Raw Score
Subtest 7. Story Composition
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Story beginning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 serviceable, somewhat interesting
2 grabbing, exceptionally engaging
2. Defi nitely refers to a specifi c event occurring before or after the picture . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 yes
3. Story sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 a series of random, disjointed, or rambling statements
1 has some sequence
2 moves smoothly and coherently from start to fi nish
4. Plot (storyline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uninteresting, dull, fl at
1 interesting, logical, acceptable
2 intriguing, well-crafted
5. Characters show feelings/emotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 some mild or subtle emotion (upset, smiling, laughing, excited, happy)
2 strong emotion evident in at least one character (anger, love, terror, ecstasy)
6. Story action or energy level (pace) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 plodding, stumbling, none
1 interesting, sustained
2 exciting, compelling, exceptional
7. Story ending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 logical, defi nite ending
2 clever, inventive
8. Writing style is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature, dull, undistinguished
1 serviceable, matter-of-fact
2 artful, stylish, exceptional
9. Story is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature; merely describes picture
1 straightforward, coherent, interesting
2 engaging, unique, grabbing
10. Story vocabulary - one point for each of the 14 choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3
1 4–7
2 8 or more items
11. Overall vocabulary used in story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 sparse, immature
1 serviceable, adequate, competent
2 rich, mature, fi gurative
Total Raw Score
Form A (accident) Form B (storm)
street/road
car/SUV/truck
license plate
police car
hydrant
water
driver’s ed instructor/teacher
dog (or specifi c breed)
leash
sidewalk/grass
dog’s owner
student driver/driver
police offi cer/man/woman
ticket/police report
grass/yard/backyard
fence/sidewalk/hydrant
house/houses/window
tree/fi re/fl ames/burning
dog/leash/cat
birdcage/bird
cloud/storm cloud
lightning
rain/rainstorm/storm
hose/water hose
cell phone/woman
boy/girl
car(s)/auto(s)
people/man/men/neighbors
David - Story 1
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
0
1
19
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Scoring Key
Subtest 6. Contextual Conventions
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Sentences begin with a capital letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 3 or more mistakes
1 1–2 mistakes or printed in all capital letters
2 no mistakes
2. Paragraphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Clearly indicates paragraphs with indentations or spaces between)
0 none, 1 2 3–4
1 2 3 5 or more
3. Uses quotation marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Must have both opening and closing quotation marks. Ex: “You saw him.” It was very “retro.”
0 no
1 yes
4. Uses comma to set off a direct quotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Mary said, “Hello.” Mary said “, Hello.”
0 no
1 yes
5. Correctly uses an apostrophe at least once . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: can’t, the dog’s, students’
0 no
1 yes
6. Uses a question mark ( ? ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
7. Uses an exclamation point ( ! ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
8. Capitalizes proper nouns including those in story’s title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Chevy, Mr. Jones, Elm Street
0 no or uses no proper nouns
1 sometimes or printed in all capital letters
2 always clearly indicates upper-case
9. Number of nonduplicated mispelled words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 6 or more
1 3–5
2 0–2
10. Uses asterisk, ellipse, hyphen, parentheses, brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* … - ( ) [ ]
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
11. Fragmentary sentence - Usually a sentence without both a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: When I saw the dog. Looking happy and rested.
0 yes
1 no
Section 5. Story Scoring
Item Scoring Criteria Score
12. Run-on/Rambling sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 yes
1 no
13. Compound sentences - Two complete sentences connected by a
conjunction, colon, or semicolon; both sentences must have a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 none 2 2–3
1 1 3 4 or more
14. Uses coordinating conjunctions other than and (but, or, not, for, yet, so)
when forming compound sentences; count each conjunction only once.
Ex: I ran but he caught me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 1–2
2 3 or more
15. Introductory phrases and clauses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two or more words introducing a sentence; need not be set off
by a comma. Ex: Of course… When I look back…
0 none 2 3–5
1 1–2 3 more than 5
16. Noun–verb disagreements. Ex: They was running. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 more than one error
1 1 error
2 perfect, no errors
17. Sentences in paragraph(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 1 paragraph, 1 sentence
1 1 paragraph, 2 or more sentences
2 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 1 paragraph
3 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 2 paragraphs
18. Sentence composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 many badly constructed sentences
1 mostly simple sentences with some introductory and concluding phrases
2 a variety of well-constructed compound and complex sentences
19. Number of correctly spelled words having seven or more letters (count a
word only once); an apostrophe counts as a letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3 2 8–14
1 4–7 3 15 or more
20. Number of words with three syllables or more that are spelled correctly
(count a word only once) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–2
1 3–4
2 5 or more
21. Uses a and an appropriately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uses neither a nor an
1 uses a appropriately at least once
2 uses an appropriately at least once
Total Raw Score
Subtest 7. Story Composition
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Story beginning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 serviceable, somewhat interesting
2 grabbing, exceptionally engaging
2. Defi nitely refers to a specifi c event occurring before or after the picture . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 yes
3. Story sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 a series of random, disjointed, or rambling statements
1 has some sequence
2 moves smoothly and coherently from start to fi nish
4. Plot (storyline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uninteresting, dull, fl at
1 interesting, logical, acceptable
2 intriguing, well-crafted
5. Characters show feelings/emotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 some mild or subtle emotion (upset, smiling, laughing, excited, happy)
2 strong emotion evident in at least one character (anger, love, terror, ecstasy)
6. Story action or energy level (pace) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 plodding, stumbling, none
1 interesting, sustained
2 exciting, compelling, exceptional
7. Story ending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 logical, defi nite ending
2 clever, inventive
8. Writing style is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature, dull, undistinguished
1 serviceable, matter-of-fact
2 artful, stylish, exceptional
9. Story is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature; merely describes picture
1 straightforward, coherent, interesting
2 engaging, unique, grabbing
10. Story vocabulary - one point for each of the 14 choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3
1 4–7
2 8 or more items
11. Overall vocabulary used in story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 sparse, immature
1 serviceable, adequate, competent
2 rich, mature, fi gurative
Total Raw Score
Form A (accident) Form B (storm)
street/road
car/SUV/truck
license plate
police car
hydrant
water
driver’s ed instructor/teacher
dog (or specifi c breed)
leash
sidewalk/grass
dog’s owner
student driver/driver
police offi cer/man/woman
ticket/police report
grass/yard/backyard
fence/sidewalk/hydrant
house/houses/window
tree/fi re/fl ames/burning
dog/leash/cat
birdcage/bird
cloud/storm cloud
lightning
rain/rainstorm/storm
hose/water hose
cell phone/woman
boy/girl
car(s)/auto(s)
people/man/men/neighbors
Danielle - Story 2
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
3
0
0
0
1
12
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
11
(Note. The Story Composition subtest should be scored according to adult standards for composition rather than age or grade standards.)
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Scoring Key
Subtest 6. Contextual Conventions
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Sentences begin with a capital letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 3 or more mistakes
1 1–2 mistakes or printed in all capital letters
2 no mistakes
2. Paragraphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Clearly indicates paragraphs with indentations or spaces between)
0 none, 1 2 3–4
1 2 3 5 or more
3. Uses quotation marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Must have both opening and closing quotation marks. Ex: “You saw him.” It was very “retro.”
0 no
1 yes
4. Uses comma to set off a direct quotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Mary said, “Hello.” Mary said “, Hello.”
0 no
1 yes
5. Correctly uses an apostrophe at least once . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: can’t, the dog’s, students’
0 no
1 yes
6. Uses a question mark ( ? ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
7. Uses an exclamation point ( ! ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
8. Capitalizes proper nouns including those in story’s title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Chevy, Mr. Jones, Elm Street
0 no or uses no proper nouns
1 sometimes or printed in all capital letters
2 always clearly indicates upper-case
9. Number of nonduplicated mispelled words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 6 or more
1 3–5
2 0–2
10. Uses asterisk, ellipse, hyphen, parentheses, brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* … - ( ) [ ]
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
11. Fragmentary sentence - Usually a sentence without both a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: When I saw the dog. Looking happy and rested.
0 yes
1 no
Section 5. Story Scoring
Item Scoring Criteria Score
12. Run-on/Rambling sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 yes
1 no
13. Compound sentences - Two complete sentences connected by a
conjunction, colon, or semicolon; both sentences must have a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 none 2 2–3
1 1 3 4 or more
14. Uses coordinating conjunctions other than and (but, or, not, for, yet, so)
when forming compound sentences; count each conjunction only once.
Ex: I ran but he caught me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 1–2
2 3 or more
15. Introductory phrases and clauses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two or more words introducing a sentence; need not be set off
by a comma. Ex: Of course… When I look back…
0 none 2 3–5
1 1–2 3 more than 5
16. Noun–verb disagreements. Ex: They was running. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 more than one error
1 1 error
2 perfect, no errors
17. Sentences in paragraph(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 1 paragraph, 1 sentence
1 1 paragraph, 2 or more sentences
2 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 1 paragraph
3 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 2 paragraphs
18. Sentence composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 many badly constructed sentences
1 mostly simple sentences with some introductory and concluding phrases
2 a variety of well-constructed compound and complex sentences
19. Number of correctly spelled words having seven or more letters (count a
word only once); an apostrophe counts as a letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3 2 8–14
1 4–7 3 15 or more
20. Number of words with three syllables or more that are spelled correctly
(count a word only once) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–2
1 3–4
2 5 or more
21. Uses a and an appropriately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uses neither a nor an
1 uses a appropriately at least once
2 uses an appropriately at least once
Total Raw Score
Subtest 7. Story Composition
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Story beginning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 serviceable, somewhat interesting
2 grabbing, exceptionally engaging
2. Defi nitely refers to a specifi c event occurring before or after the picture . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 yes
3. Story sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 a series of random, disjointed, or rambling statements
1 has some sequence
2 moves smoothly and coherently from start to fi nish
4. Plot (storyline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uninteresting, dull, fl at
1 interesting, logical, acceptable
2 intriguing, well-crafted
5. Characters show feelings/emotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 some mild or subtle emotion (upset, smiling, laughing, excited, happy)
2 strong emotion evident in at least one character (anger, love, terror, ecstasy)
6. Story action or energy level (pace) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 plodding, stumbling, none
1 interesting, sustained
2 exciting, compelling, exceptional
7. Story ending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 logical, defi nite ending
2 clever, inventive
8. Writing style is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature, dull, undistinguished
1 serviceable, matter-of-fact
2 artful, stylish, exceptional
9. Story is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature; merely describes picture
1 straightforward, coherent, interesting
2 engaging, unique, grabbing
10. Story vocabulary - one point for each of the 14 choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3
1 4–7
2 8 or more items
11. Overall vocabulary used in story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 sparse, immature
1 serviceable, adequate, competent
2 rich, mature, fi gurative
Total Raw Score
Form A (accident) Form B (storm)
street/road
car/SUV/truck
license plate
police car
hydrant
water
driver’s ed instructor/teacher
dog (or specifi c breed)
leash
sidewalk/grass
dog’s owner
student driver/driver
police offi cer/man/woman
ticket/police report
grass/yard/backyard
fence/sidewalk/hydrant
house/houses/window
tree/fi re/fl ames/burning
dog/leash/cat
birdcage/bird
cloud/storm cloud
lightning
rain/rainstorm/storm
hose/water hose
cell phone/woman
boy/girl
car(s)/auto(s)
people/man/men/neighbors
Gabby - Story 3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
3
1
3
2
1
26
1
1
2
1
1
2
0
2
1
1
1
13
(Note. The Story Composition subtest should be scored according to adult standards for composition rather than age or grade standards.)
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This page can be photocopied for training purposes only.
Scoring Key
Subtest 6. Contextual Conventions
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Sentences begin with a capital letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 3 or more mistakes
1 1–2 mistakes or printed in all capital letters
2 no mistakes
2. Paragraphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Clearly indicates paragraphs with indentations or spaces between)
0 none, 1 2 3–4
1 2 3 5 or more
3. Uses quotation marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Must have both opening and closing quotation marks. Ex: “You saw him.” It was very “retro.”
0 no
1 yes
4. Uses comma to set off a direct quotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Mary said, “Hello.” Mary said “, Hello.”
0 no
1 yes
5. Correctly uses an apostrophe at least once . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: can’t, the dog’s, students’
0 no
1 yes
6. Uses a question mark ( ? ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
7. Uses an exclamation point ( ! ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
8. Capitalizes proper nouns including those in story’s title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Chevy, Mr. Jones, Elm Street
0 no or uses no proper nouns
1 sometimes or printed in all capital letters
2 always clearly indicates upper-case
9. Number of nonduplicated mispelled words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 6 or more
1 3–5
2 0–2
10. Uses asterisk, ellipse, hyphen, parentheses, brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* … - ( ) [ ]
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
11. Fragmentary sentence - Usually a sentence without both a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: When I saw the dog. Looking happy and rested.
0 yes
1 no
Section 5. Story Scoring
Item Scoring Criteria Score
12. Run-on/Rambling sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 yes
1 no
13. Compound sentences - Two complete sentences connected by a
conjunction, colon, or semicolon; both sentences must have a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 none 2 2–3
1 1 3 4 or more
14. Uses coordinating conjunctions other than and (but, or, not, for, yet, so)
when forming compound sentences; count each conjunction only once.
Ex: I ran but he caught me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 1–2
2 3 or more
15. Introductory phrases and clauses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two or more words introducing a sentence; need not be set off
by a comma. Ex: Of course… When I look back…
0 none 2 3–5
1 1–2 3 more than 5
16. Noun–verb disagreements. Ex: They was running. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 more than one error
1 1 error
2 perfect, no errors
17. Sentences in paragraph(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 1 paragraph, 1 sentence
1 1 paragraph, 2 or more sentences
2 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 1 paragraph
3 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 2 paragraphs
18. Sentence composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 many badly constructed sentences
1 mostly simple sentences with some introductory and concluding phrases
2 a variety of well-constructed compound and complex sentences
19. Number of correctly spelled words having seven or more letters (count a
word only once); an apostrophe counts as a letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3 2 8–14
1 4–7 3 15 or more
20. Number of words with three syllables or more that are spelled correctly
(count a word only once) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–2
1 3–4
2 5 or more
21. Uses a and an appropriately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uses neither a nor an
1 uses a appropriately at least once
2 uses an appropriately at least once
Total Raw Score
Subtest 7. Story Composition
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Story beginning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 serviceable, somewhat interesting
2 grabbing, exceptionally engaging
2. Defi nitely refers to a specifi c event occurring before or after the picture . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 yes
3. Story sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 a series of random, disjointed, or rambling statements
1 has some sequence
2 moves smoothly and coherently from start to fi nish
4. Plot (storyline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uninteresting, dull, fl at
1 interesting, logical, acceptable
2 intriguing, well-crafted
5. Characters show feelings/emotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 some mild or subtle emotion (upset, smiling, laughing, excited, happy)
2 strong emotion evident in at least one character (anger, love, terror, ecstasy)
6. Story action or energy level (pace) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 plodding, stumbling, none
1 interesting, sustained
2 exciting, compelling, exceptional
7. Story ending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 logical, defi nite ending
2 clever, inventive
8. Writing style is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature, dull, undistinguished
1 serviceable, matter-of-fact
2 artful, stylish, exceptional
9. Story is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature; merely describes picture
1 straightforward, coherent, interesting
2 engaging, unique, grabbing
10. Story vocabulary - one point for each of the 14 choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3
1 4–7
2 8 or more items
11. Overall vocabulary used in story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 sparse, immature
1 serviceable, adequate, competent
2 rich, mature, fi gurative
Total Raw Score
Form A (accident) Form B (storm)
street/road
car/SUV/truck
license plate
police car
hydrant
water
driver’s ed instructor/teacher
dog (or specifi c breed)
leash
sidewalk/grass
dog’s owner
student driver/driver
police offi cer/man/woman
ticket/police report
grass/yard/backyard
fence/sidewalk/hydrant
house/houses/window
tree/fi re/fl ames/burning
dog/leash/cat
birdcage/bird
cloud/storm cloud
lightning
rain/rainstorm/storm
hose/water hose
cell phone/woman
boy/girl
car(s)/auto(s)
people/man/men/neighbors
Jonathan - Story 4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
7
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
5
(Note. The Story Composition subtest should be scored according to adult standards for composition rather than age or grade standards.)
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This page can be photocopied for training purposes only.
Scoring Key
Subtest 6. Contextual Conventions
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Sentences begin with a capital letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 3 or more mistakes
1 1–2 mistakes or printed in all capital letters
2 no mistakes
2. Paragraphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Clearly indicates paragraphs with indentations or spaces between)
0 none, 1 2 3–4
1 2 3 5 or more
3. Uses quotation marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Must have both opening and closing quotation marks. Ex: “You saw him.” It was very “retro.”
0 no
1 yes
4. Uses comma to set off a direct quotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Mary said, “Hello.” Mary said “, Hello.”
0 no
1 yes
5. Correctly uses an apostrophe at least once . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: can’t, the dog’s, students’
0 no
1 yes
6. Uses a question mark ( ? ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
7. Uses an exclamation point ( ! ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
8. Capitalizes proper nouns including those in story’s title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Chevy, Mr. Jones, Elm Street
0 no or uses no proper nouns
1 sometimes or printed in all capital letters
2 always clearly indicates upper-case
9. Number of nonduplicated mispelled words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 6 or more
1 3–5
2 0–2
10. Uses asterisk, ellipse, hyphen, parentheses, brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* … - ( ) [ ]
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
11. Fragmentary sentence - Usually a sentence without both a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: When I saw the dog. Looking happy and rested.
0 yes
1 no
Section 5. Story Scoring
Item Scoring Criteria Score
12. Run-on/Rambling sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 yes
1 no
13. Compound sentences - Two complete sentences connected by a
conjunction, colon, or semicolon; both sentences must have a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 none 2 2–3
1 1 3 4 or more
14. Uses coordinating conjunctions other than and (but, or, not, for, yet, so)
when forming compound sentences; count each conjunction only once.
Ex: I ran but he caught me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 1–2
2 3 or more
15. Introductory phrases and clauses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two or more words introducing a sentence; need not be set off
by a comma. Ex: Of course… When I look back…
0 none 2 3–5
1 1–2 3 more than 5
16. Noun–verb disagreements. Ex: They was running. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 more than one error
1 1 error
2 perfect, no errors
17. Sentences in paragraph(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 1 paragraph, 1 sentence
1 1 paragraph, 2 or more sentences
2 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 1 paragraph
3 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 2 paragraphs
18. Sentence composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 many badly constructed sentences
1 mostly simple sentences with some introductory and concluding phrases
2 a variety of well-constructed compound and complex sentences
19. Number of correctly spelled words having seven or more letters (count a
word only once); an apostrophe counts as a letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3 2 8–14
1 4–7 3 15 or more
20. Number of words with three syllables or more that are spelled correctly
(count a word only once) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–2
1 3–4
2 5 or more
21. Uses a and an appropriately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uses neither a nor an
1 uses a appropriately at least once
2 uses an appropriately at least once
Total Raw Score
Subtest 7. Story Composition
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Story beginning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 serviceable, somewhat interesting
2 grabbing, exceptionally engaging
2. Defi nitely refers to a specifi c event occurring before or after the picture . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 yes
3. Story sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 a series of random, disjointed, or rambling statements
1 has some sequence
2 moves smoothly and coherently from start to fi nish
4. Plot (storyline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uninteresting, dull, fl at
1 interesting, logical, acceptable
2 intriguing, well-crafted
5. Characters show feelings/emotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 some mild or subtle emotion (upset, smiling, laughing, excited, happy)
2 strong emotion evident in at least one character (anger, love, terror, ecstasy)
6. Story action or energy level (pace) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 plodding, stumbling, none
1 interesting, sustained
2 exciting, compelling, exceptional
7. Story ending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 logical, defi nite ending
2 clever, inventive
8. Writing style is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature, dull, undistinguished
1 serviceable, matter-of-fact
2 artful, stylish, exceptional
9. Story is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature; merely describes picture
1 straightforward, coherent, interesting
2 engaging, unique, grabbing
10. Story vocabulary - one point for each of the 14 choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3
1 4–7
2 8 or more items
11. Overall vocabulary used in story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 sparse, immature
1 serviceable, adequate, competent
2 rich, mature, fi gurative
Total Raw Score
Form A (accident) Form B (storm)
street/road
car/SUV/truck
license plate
police car
hydrant
water
driver’s ed instructor/teacher
dog (or specifi c breed)
leash
sidewalk/grass
dog’s owner
student driver/driver
police offi cer/man/woman
ticket/police report
grass/yard/backyard
fence/sidewalk/hydrant
house/houses/window
tree/fi re/fl ames/burning
dog/leash/cat
birdcage/bird
cloud/storm cloud
lightning
rain/rainstorm/storm
hose/water hose
cell phone/woman
boy/girl
car(s)/auto(s)
people/man/men/neighbors
Marcus - Story 5
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
0
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
1
3
2
2
33
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
13
(Note. The Story Composition subtest should be scored according to adult standards for composition rather than age or grade standards.)
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This page can be photocopied for training purposes only.
Scoring Key
Subtest 6. Contextual Conventions
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Sentences begin with a capital letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 3 or more mistakes
1 1–2 mistakes or printed in all capital letters
2 no mistakes
2. Paragraphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Clearly indicates paragraphs with indentations or spaces between)
0 none, 1 2 3–4
1 2 3 5 or more
3. Uses quotation marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Must have both opening and closing quotation marks. Ex: “You saw him.” It was very “retro.”
0 no
1 yes
4. Uses comma to set off a direct quotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Mary said, “Hello.” Mary said “, Hello.”
0 no
1 yes
5. Correctly uses an apostrophe at least once . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: can’t, the dog’s, students’
0 no
1 yes
6. Uses a question mark ( ? ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
7. Uses an exclamation point ( ! ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
8. Capitalizes proper nouns including those in story’s title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Chevy, Mr. Jones, Elm Street
0 no or uses no proper nouns
1 sometimes or printed in all capital letters
2 always clearly indicates upper-case
9. Number of nonduplicated mispelled words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 6 or more
1 3–5
2 0–2
10. Uses asterisk, ellipse, hyphen, parentheses, brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* … - ( ) [ ]
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
11. Fragmentary sentence - Usually a sentence without both a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: When I saw the dog. Looking happy and rested.
0 yes
1 no
Section 5. Story Scoring
Item Scoring Criteria Score
12. Run-on/Rambling sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 yes
1 no
13. Compound sentences - Two complete sentences connected by a
conjunction, colon, or semicolon; both sentences must have a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 none 2 2–3
1 1 3 4 or more
14. Uses coordinating conjunctions other than and (but, or, not, for, yet, so)
when forming compound sentences; count each conjunction only once.
Ex: I ran but he caught me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 1–2
2 3 or more
15. Introductory phrases and clauses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two or more words introducing a sentence; need not be set off
by a comma. Ex: Of course… When I look back…
0 none 2 3–5
1 1–2 3 more than 5
16. Noun–verb disagreements. Ex: They was running. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 more than one error
1 1 error
2 perfect, no errors
17. Sentences in paragraph(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 1 paragraph, 1 sentence
1 1 paragraph, 2 or more sentences
2 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 1 paragraph
3 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 2 paragraphs
18. Sentence composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 many badly constructed sentences
1 mostly simple sentences with some introductory and concluding phrases
2 a variety of well-constructed compound and complex sentences
19. Number of correctly spelled words having seven or more letters (count a
word only once); an apostrophe counts as a letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3 2 8–14
1 4–7 3 15 or more
20. Number of words with three syllables or more that are spelled correctly
(count a word only once) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–2
1 3–4
2 5 or more
21. Uses a and an appropriately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uses neither a nor an
1 uses a appropriately at least once
2 uses an appropriately at least once
Total Raw Score
Subtest 7. Story Composition
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Story beginning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 serviceable, somewhat interesting
2 grabbing, exceptionally engaging
2. Defi nitely refers to a specifi c event occurring before or after the picture . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 yes
3. Story sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 a series of random, disjointed, or rambling statements
1 has some sequence
2 moves smoothly and coherently from start to fi nish
4. Plot (storyline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uninteresting, dull, fl at
1 interesting, logical, acceptable
2 intriguing, well-crafted
5. Characters show feelings/emotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 some mild or subtle emotion (upset, smiling, laughing, excited, happy)
2 strong emotion evident in at least one character (anger, love, terror, ecstasy)
6. Story action or energy level (pace) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 plodding, stumbling, none
1 interesting, sustained
2 exciting, compelling, exceptional
7. Story ending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 logical, defi nite ending
2 clever, inventive
8. Writing style is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature, dull, undistinguished
1 serviceable, matter-of-fact
2 artful, stylish, exceptional
9. Story is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature; merely describes picture
1 straightforward, coherent, interesting
2 engaging, unique, grabbing
10. Story vocabulary - one point for each of the 14 choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3
1 4–7
2 8 or more items
11. Overall vocabulary used in story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 sparse, immature
1 serviceable, adequate, competent
2 rich, mature, fi gurative
Total Raw Score
Form A (accident) Form B (storm)
street/road
car/SUV/truck
license plate
police car
hydrant
water
driver’s ed instructor/teacher
dog (or specifi c breed)
leash
sidewalk/grass
dog’s owner
student driver/driver
police offi cer/man/woman
ticket/police report
grass/yard/backyard
fence/sidewalk/hydrant
house/houses/window
tree/fi re/fl ames/burning
dog/leash/cat
birdcage/bird
cloud/storm cloud
lightning
rain/rainstorm/storm
hose/water hose
cell phone/woman
boy/girl
car(s)/auto(s)
people/man/men/neighbors
Jasmine - Story 6
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
3
2
3
2
2
31
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
14
(Note. The Story Composition subtest should be scored according to adult standards for composition rather than age or grade standards.)
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© 2009 by PRO-ED, Inc.
This page can be photocopied for training purposes only.
Scoring Key
Subtest 6. Contextual Conventions
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Sentences begin with a capital letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 3 or more mistakes
1 1–2 mistakes or printed in all capital letters
2 no mistakes
2. Paragraphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Clearly indicates paragraphs with indentations or spaces between)
0 none, 1 2 3–4
1 2 3 5 or more
3. Uses quotation marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Must have both opening and closing quotation marks. Ex: “You saw him.” It was very “retro.”
0 no
1 yes
4. Uses comma to set off a direct quotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Mary said, “Hello.” Mary said “, Hello.”
0 no
1 yes
5. Correctly uses an apostrophe at least once . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: can’t, the dog’s, students’
0 no
1 yes
6. Uses a question mark ( ? ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
7. Uses an exclamation point ( ! ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
8. Capitalizes proper nouns including those in story’s title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Chevy, Mr. Jones, Elm Street
0 no or uses no proper nouns
1 sometimes or printed in all capital letters
2 always clearly indicates upper-case
9. Number of nonduplicated mispelled words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 6 or more
1 3–5
2 0–2
10. Uses asterisk, ellipse, hyphen, parentheses, brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* … - ( ) [ ]
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
11. Fragmentary sentence - Usually a sentence without both a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: When I saw the dog. Looking happy and rested.
0 yes
1 no
Section 5. Story Scoring
Item Scoring Criteria Score
12. Run-on/Rambling sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 yes
1 no
13. Compound sentences - Two complete sentences connected by a
conjunction, colon, or semicolon; both sentences must have a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 none 2 2–3
1 1 3 4 or more
14. Uses coordinating conjunctions other than and (but, or, not, for, yet, so)
when forming compound sentences; count each conjunction only once.
Ex: I ran but he caught me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 1–2
2 3 or more
15. Introductory phrases and clauses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two or more words introducing a sentence; need not be set off
by a comma. Ex: Of course… When I look back…
0 none 2 3–5
1 1–2 3 more than 5
16. Noun–verb disagreements. Ex: They was running. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 more than one error
1 1 error
2 perfect, no errors
17. Sentences in paragraph(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 1 paragraph, 1 sentence
1 1 paragraph, 2 or more sentences
2 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 1 paragraph
3 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 2 paragraphs
18. Sentence composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 many badly constructed sentences
1 mostly simple sentences with some introductory and concluding phrases
2 a variety of well-constructed compound and complex sentences
19. Number of correctly spelled words having seven or more letters (count a
word only once); an apostrophe counts as a letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3 2 8–14
1 4–7 3 15 or more
20. Number of words with three syllables or more that are spelled correctly
(count a word only once) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–2
1 3–4
2 5 or more
21. Uses a and an appropriately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uses neither a nor an
1 uses a appropriately at least once
2 uses an appropriately at least once
Total Raw Score
Subtest 7. Story Composition
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Story beginning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 serviceable, somewhat interesting
2 grabbing, exceptionally engaging
2. Defi nitely refers to a specifi c event occurring before or after the picture . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 yes
3. Story sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 a series of random, disjointed, or rambling statements
1 has some sequence
2 moves smoothly and coherently from start to fi nish
4. Plot (storyline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uninteresting, dull, fl at
1 interesting, logical, acceptable
2 intriguing, well-crafted
5. Characters show feelings/emotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 some mild or subtle emotion (upset, smiling, laughing, excited, happy)
2 strong emotion evident in at least one character (anger, love, terror, ecstasy)
6. Story action or energy level (pace) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 plodding, stumbling, none
1 interesting, sustained
2 exciting, compelling, exceptional
7. Story ending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 logical, defi nite ending
2 clever, inventive
8. Writing style is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature, dull, undistinguished
1 serviceable, matter-of-fact
2 artful, stylish, exceptional
9. Story is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature; merely describes picture
1 straightforward, coherent, interesting
2 engaging, unique, grabbing
10. Story vocabulary - one point for each of the 14 choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3
1 4–7
2 8 or more items
11. Overall vocabulary used in story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 sparse, immature
1 serviceable, adequate, competent
2 rich, mature, fi gurative
Total Raw Score
Form A (accident) Form B (storm)
street/road
car/SUV/truck
license plate
police car
hydrant
water
driver’s ed instructor/teacher
dog (or specifi c breed)
leash
sidewalk/grass
dog’s owner
student driver/driver
police offi cer/man/woman
ticket/police report
grass/yard/backyard
fence/sidewalk/hydrant
house/houses/window
tree/fi re/fl ames/burning
dog/leash/cat
birdcage/bird
cloud/storm cloud
lightning
rain/rainstorm/storm
hose/water hose
cell phone/woman
boy/girl
car(s)/auto(s)
people/man/men/neighbors
Luke - Story 7
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
1
9
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
6
(Note. The Story Composition subtest should be scored according to adult standards for composition rather than age or grade standards.)
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Scoring Key
Subtest 6. Contextual Conventions
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Sentences begin with a capital letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 3 or more mistakes
1 1–2 mistakes or printed in all capital letters
2 no mistakes
2. Paragraphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Clearly indicates paragraphs with indentations or spaces between)
0 none, 1 2 3–4
1 2 3 5 or more
3. Uses quotation marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Must have both opening and closing quotation marks. Ex: “You saw him.” It was very “retro.”
0 no
1 yes
4. Uses comma to set off a direct quotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Mary said, “Hello.” Mary said “, Hello.”
0 no
1 yes
5. Correctly uses an apostrophe at least once . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: can’t, the dog’s, students’
0 no
1 yes
6. Uses a question mark ( ? ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
7. Uses an exclamation point ( ! ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
8. Capitalizes proper nouns including those in story’s title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Chevy, Mr. Jones, Elm Street
0 no or uses no proper nouns
1 sometimes or printed in all capital letters
2 always clearly indicates upper-case
9. Number of nonduplicated mispelled words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 6 or more
1 3–5
2 0–2
10. Uses asterisk, ellipse, hyphen, parentheses, brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* … - ( ) [ ]
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
11. Fragmentary sentence - Usually a sentence without both a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: When I saw the dog. Looking happy and rested.
0 yes
1 no
Section 5. Story Scoring
Item Scoring Criteria Score
12. Run-on/Rambling sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 yes
1 no
13. Compound sentences - Two complete sentences connected by a
conjunction, colon, or semicolon; both sentences must have a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 none 2 2–3
1 1 3 4 or more
14. Uses coordinating conjunctions other than and (but, or, not, for, yet, so)
when forming compound sentences; count each conjunction only once.
Ex: I ran but he caught me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 1–2
2 3 or more
15. Introductory phrases and clauses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two or more words introducing a sentence; need not be set off
by a comma. Ex: Of course… When I look back…
0 none 2 3–5
1 1–2 3 more than 5
16. Noun–verb disagreements. Ex: They was running. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 more than one error
1 1 error
2 perfect, no errors
17. Sentences in paragraph(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 1 paragraph, 1 sentence
1 1 paragraph, 2 or more sentences
2 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 1 paragraph
3 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 2 paragraphs
18. Sentence composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 many badly constructed sentences
1 mostly simple sentences with some introductory and concluding phrases
2 a variety of well-constructed compound and complex sentences
19. Number of correctly spelled words having seven or more letters (count a
word only once); an apostrophe counts as a letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3 2 8–14
1 4–7 3 15 or more
20. Number of words with three syllables or more that are spelled correctly
(count a word only once) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–2
1 3–4
2 5 or more
21. Uses a and an appropriately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uses neither a nor an
1 uses a appropriately at least once
2 uses an appropriately at least once
Total Raw Score
Subtest 7. Story Composition
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Story beginning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 serviceable, somewhat interesting
2 grabbing, exceptionally engaging
2. Defi nitely refers to a specifi c event occurring before or after the picture . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 yes
3. Story sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 a series of random, disjointed, or rambling statements
1 has some sequence
2 moves smoothly and coherently from start to fi nish
4. Plot (storyline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uninteresting, dull, fl at
1 interesting, logical, acceptable
2 intriguing, well-crafted
5. Characters show feelings/emotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 some mild or subtle emotion (upset, smiling, laughing, excited, happy)
2 strong emotion evident in at least one character (anger, love, terror, ecstasy)
6. Story action or energy level (pace) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 plodding, stumbling, none
1 interesting, sustained
2 exciting, compelling, exceptional
7. Story ending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 logical, defi nite ending
2 clever, inventive
8. Writing style is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature, dull, undistinguished
1 serviceable, matter-of-fact
2 artful, stylish, exceptional
9. Story is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature; merely describes picture
1 straightforward, coherent, interesting
2 engaging, unique, grabbing
10. Story vocabulary - one point for each of the 14 choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3
1 4–7
2 8 or more items
11. Overall vocabulary used in story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 sparse, immature
1 serviceable, adequate, competent
2 rich, mature, fi gurative
Total Raw Score
Form A (accident) Form B (storm)
street/road
car/SUV/truck
license plate
police car
hydrant
water
driver’s ed instructor/teacher
dog (or specifi c breed)
leash
sidewalk/grass
dog’s owner
student driver/driver
police offi cer/man/woman
ticket/police report
grass/yard/backyard
fence/sidewalk/hydrant
house/houses/window
tree/fi re/fl ames/burning
dog/leash/cat
birdcage/bird
cloud/storm cloud
lightning
rain/rainstorm/storm
hose/water hose
cell phone/woman
boy/girl
car(s)/auto(s)
people/man/men/neighbors
JD - Story 8
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
6
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
6
(Note. The Story Composition subtest should be scored according to adult standards for composition rather than age or grade standards.)
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This page can be photocopied for training purposes only.
Scoring Key
Subtest 6. Contextual Conventions
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Sentences begin with a capital letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 3 or more mistakes
1 1–2 mistakes or printed in all capital letters
2 no mistakes
2. Paragraphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Clearly indicates paragraphs with indentations or spaces between)
0 none, 1 2 3–4
1 2 3 5 or more
3. Uses quotation marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Must have both opening and closing quotation marks. Ex: “You saw him.” It was very “retro.”
0 no
1 yes
4. Uses comma to set off a direct quotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Mary said, “Hello.” Mary said “, Hello.”
0 no
1 yes
5. Correctly uses an apostrophe at least once . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: can’t, the dog’s, students’
0 no
1 yes
6. Uses a question mark ( ? ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
7. Uses an exclamation point ( ! ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
8. Capitalizes proper nouns including those in story’s title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Chevy, Mr. Jones, Elm Street
0 no or uses no proper nouns
1 sometimes or printed in all capital letters
2 always clearly indicates upper-case
9. Number of nonduplicated mispelled words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 6 or more
1 3–5
2 0–2
10. Uses asterisk, ellipse, hyphen, parentheses, brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* … - ( ) [ ]
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
11. Fragmentary sentence - Usually a sentence without both a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: When I saw the dog. Looking happy and rested.
0 yes
1 no
Section 5. Story Scoring
Item Scoring Criteria Score
12. Run-on/Rambling sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 yes
1 no
13. Compound sentences - Two complete sentences connected by a
conjunction, colon, or semicolon; both sentences must have a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 none 2 2–3
1 1 3 4 or more
14. Uses coordinating conjunctions other than and (but, or, not, for, yet, so)
when forming compound sentences; count each conjunction only once.
Ex: I ran but he caught me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 1–2
2 3 or more
15. Introductory phrases and clauses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two or more words introducing a sentence; need not be set off
by a comma. Ex: Of course… When I look back…
0 none 2 3–5
1 1–2 3 more than 5
16. Noun–verb disagreements. Ex: They was running. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 more than one error
1 1 error
2 perfect, no errors
17. Sentences in paragraph(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 1 paragraph, 1 sentence
1 1 paragraph, 2 or more sentences
2 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 1 paragraph
3 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 2 paragraphs
18. Sentence composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 many badly constructed sentences
1 mostly simple sentences with some introductory and concluding phrases
2 a variety of well-constructed compound and complex sentences
19. Number of correctly spelled words having seven or more letters (count a
word only once); an apostrophe counts as a letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3 2 8–14
1 4–7 3 15 or more
20. Number of words with three syllables or more that are spelled correctly
(count a word only once) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–2
1 3–4
2 5 or more
21. Uses a and an appropriately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uses neither a nor an
1 uses a appropriately at least once
2 uses an appropriately at least once
Total Raw Score
Subtest 7. Story Composition
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Story beginning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 serviceable, somewhat interesting
2 grabbing, exceptionally engaging
2. Defi nitely refers to a specifi c event occurring before or after the picture . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 yes
3. Story sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 a series of random, disjointed, or rambling statements
1 has some sequence
2 moves smoothly and coherently from start to fi nish
4. Plot (storyline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uninteresting, dull, fl at
1 interesting, logical, acceptable
2 intriguing, well-crafted
5. Characters show feelings/emotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 some mild or subtle emotion (upset, smiling, laughing, excited, happy)
2 strong emotion evident in at least one character (anger, love, terror, ecstasy)
6. Story action or energy level (pace) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 plodding, stumbling, none
1 interesting, sustained
2 exciting, compelling, exceptional
7. Story ending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 logical, defi nite ending
2 clever, inventive
8. Writing style is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature, dull, undistinguished
1 serviceable, matter-of-fact
2 artful, stylish, exceptional
9. Story is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature; merely describes picture
1 straightforward, coherent, interesting
2 engaging, unique, grabbing
10. Story vocabulary - one point for each of the 14 choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3
1 4–7
2 8 or more items
11. Overall vocabulary used in story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 sparse, immature
1 serviceable, adequate, competent
2 rich, mature, fi gurative
Total Raw Score
Form A (accident) Form B (storm)
street/road
car/SUV/truck
license plate
police car
hydrant
water
driver’s ed instructor/teacher
dog (or specifi c breed)
leash
sidewalk/grass
dog’s owner
student driver/driver
police offi cer/man/woman
ticket/police report
grass/yard/backyard
fence/sidewalk/hydrant
house/houses/window
tree/fi re/fl ames/burning
dog/leash/cat
birdcage/bird
cloud/storm cloud
lightning
rain/rainstorm/storm
hose/water hose
cell phone/woman
boy/girl
car(s)/auto(s)
people/man/men/neighbors
Natasha - Story 9
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
4
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
7
(Note. The Story Composition subtest should be scored according to adult standards for composition rather than age or grade standards.)
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This page can be photocopied for training purposes only.
Scoring Key
Subtest 6. Contextual Conventions
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Sentences begin with a capital letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 3 or more mistakes
1 1–2 mistakes or printed in all capital letters
2 no mistakes
2. Paragraphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Clearly indicates paragraphs with indentations or spaces between)
0 none, 1 2 3–4
1 2 3 5 or more
3. Uses quotation marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Must have both opening and closing quotation marks. Ex: “You saw him.” It was very “retro.”
0 no
1 yes
4. Uses comma to set off a direct quotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Mary said, “Hello.” Mary said “, Hello.”
0 no
1 yes
5. Correctly uses an apostrophe at least once . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: can’t, the dog’s, students’
0 no
1 yes
6. Uses a question mark ( ? ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
7. Uses an exclamation point ( ! ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
8. Capitalizes proper nouns including those in story’s title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Chevy, Mr. Jones, Elm Street
0 no or uses no proper nouns
1 sometimes or printed in all capital letters
2 always clearly indicates upper-case
9. Number of nonduplicated mispelled words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 6 or more
1 3–5
2 0–2
10. Uses asterisk, ellipse, hyphen, parentheses, brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* … - ( ) [ ]
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
11. Fragmentary sentence - Usually a sentence without both a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: When I saw the dog. Looking happy and rested.
0 yes
1 no
Section 5. Story Scoring
Item Scoring Criteria Score
12. Run-on/Rambling sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 yes
1 no
13. Compound sentences - Two complete sentences connected by a
conjunction, colon, or semicolon; both sentences must have a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 none 2 2–3
1 1 3 4 or more
14. Uses coordinating conjunctions other than and (but, or, not, for, yet, so)
when forming compound sentences; count each conjunction only once.
Ex: I ran but he caught me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 1–2
2 3 or more
15. Introductory phrases and clauses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two or more words introducing a sentence; need not be set off
by a comma. Ex: Of course… When I look back…
0 none 2 3–5
1 1–2 3 more than 5
16. Noun–verb disagreements. Ex: They was running. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 more than one error
1 1 error
2 perfect, no errors
17. Sentences in paragraph(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 1 paragraph, 1 sentence
1 1 paragraph, 2 or more sentences
2 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 1 paragraph
3 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 2 paragraphs
18. Sentence composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 many badly constructed sentences
1 mostly simple sentences with some introductory and concluding phrases
2 a variety of well-constructed compound and complex sentences
19. Number of correctly spelled words having seven or more letters (count a
word only once); an apostrophe counts as a letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3 2 8–14
1 4–7 3 15 or more
20. Number of words with three syllables or more that are spelled correctly
(count a word only once) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–2
1 3–4
2 5 or more
21. Uses a and an appropriately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uses neither a nor an
1 uses a appropriately at least once
2 uses an appropriately at least once
Total Raw Score
Subtest 7. Story Composition
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Story beginning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 serviceable, somewhat interesting
2 grabbing, exceptionally engaging
2. Defi nitely refers to a specifi c event occurring before or after the picture . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 yes
3. Story sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 a series of random, disjointed, or rambling statements
1 has some sequence
2 moves smoothly and coherently from start to fi nish
4. Plot (storyline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uninteresting, dull, fl at
1 interesting, logical, acceptable
2 intriguing, well-crafted
5. Characters show feelings/emotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 some mild or subtle emotion (upset, smiling, laughing, excited, happy)
2 strong emotion evident in at least one character (anger, love, terror, ecstasy)
6. Story action or energy level (pace) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 plodding, stumbling, none
1 interesting, sustained
2 exciting, compelling, exceptional
7. Story ending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 logical, defi nite ending
2 clever, inventive
8. Writing style is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature, dull, undistinguished
1 serviceable, matter-of-fact
2 artful, stylish, exceptional
9. Story is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature; merely describes picture
1 straightforward, coherent, interesting
2 engaging, unique, grabbing
10. Story vocabulary - one point for each of the 14 choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3
1 4–7
2 8 or more items
11. Overall vocabulary used in story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 sparse, immature
1 serviceable, adequate, competent
2 rich, mature, fi gurative
Total Raw Score
Form A (accident) Form B (storm)
street/road
car/SUV/truck
license plate
police car
hydrant
water
driver’s ed instructor/teacher
dog (or specifi c breed)
leash
sidewalk/grass
dog’s owner
student driver/driver
police offi cer/man/woman
ticket/police report
grass/yard/backyard
fence/sidewalk/hydrant
house/houses/window
tree/fi re/fl ames/burning
dog/leash/cat
birdcage/bird
cloud/storm cloud
lightning
rain/rainstorm/storm
hose/water hose
cell phone/woman
boy/girl
car(s)/auto(s)
people/man/men/neighbors
Albert - Story 10
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
4
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
1
5
(Note. The Story Composition subtest should be scored according to adult standards for composition rather than age or grade standards.)
Subtest 6. Contextual Conventions
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Sentences begin with a capital letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 3 or more mistakes
1 1–2 mistakes or printed in all capital letters
2 no mistakes
2. Paragraphs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Clearly indicates paragraphs with indentations or spaces between)
0 none, 1 2 3–4
1 2 3 5 or more
3. Uses quotation marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Must have both opening and closing quotation marks. Ex: “You saw him.” It was very “retro.”
0 no
1 yes
4. Uses comma to set off a direct quotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Mary said, “Hello.” Mary said “, Hello.”
0 no
1 yes
5. Correctly uses an apostrophe at least once . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: can’t, the dog’s, students’
0 no
1 yes
6. Uses a question mark ( ? ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
7. Uses an exclamation point ( ! ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
8. Capitalizes proper nouns including those in story’s title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: Chevy, Mr. Jones, Elm Street
0 no or uses no proper nouns
1 sometimes or printed in all capital letters
2 always clearly indicates upper-case
9. Number of nonduplicated mispelled words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 6 or more
1 3–5
2 0–2
10. Uses asterisk, ellipse, hyphen, parentheses, brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* … - ( ) [ ]
(need not be used correctly)
0 no
1 yes
11. Fragmentary sentence - Usually a sentence without both a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ex: When I saw the dog. Looking happy and rested.
0 yes
1 no
Section 5. Story Scoring
Item Scoring Criteria Score
12. Run-on/Rambling sentence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 yes
1 no
13. Compound sentences - Two complete sentences connected by a
conjunction, colon, or semicolon; both sentences must have a subject
and a verb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 none 2 2–3
1 1 3 4 or more
14. Uses coordinating conjunctions other than and (but, or, not, for, yet, so)
when forming compound sentences; count each conjunction only once.
Ex: I ran but he caught me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 1–2
2 3 or more
15. Introductory phrases and clauses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Two or more words introducing a sentence; need not be set off
by a comma. Ex: Of course… When I look back…
0 none 2 3–5
1 1–2 3 more than 5
16. Noun–verb disagreements. Ex: They was running. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 more than one error
1 1 error
2 perfect, no errors
17. Sentences in paragraph(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 1 paragraph, 1 sentence
1 1 paragraph, 2 or more sentences
2 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 1 paragraph
3 2 or more paragraphs, 2 or more sentences in at least 2 paragraphs
18. Sentence composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 many badly constructed sentences
1 mostly simple sentences with some introductory and concluding phrases
2 a variety of well-constructed compound and complex sentences
19. Number of correctly spelled words having seven or more letters (count a
word only once); an apostrophe counts as a letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3 2 8–14
1 4–7 3 15 or more
20. Number of words with three syllables or more that are spelled correctly
(count a word only once) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–2
1 3–4
2 5 or more
21. Uses a and an appropriately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uses neither a nor an
1 uses a appropriately at least once
2 uses an appropriately at least once
Total Raw Score
Subtest 7. Story Composition
Item Scoring Criteria Score
1. Story beginning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 serviceable, somewhat interesting
2 grabbing, exceptionally engaging
2. Defi nitely refers to a specifi c event occurring before or after the picture . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 yes
3. Story sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 a series of random, disjointed, or rambling statements
1 has some sequence
2 moves smoothly and coherently from start to fi nish
4. Plot (storyline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 uninteresting, dull, fl at
1 interesting, logical, acceptable
2 intriguing, well-crafted
5. Characters show feelings/emotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 no
1 some mild or subtle emotion (upset, smiling, laughing, excited, happy)
2 strong emotion evident in at least one character (anger, love, terror, ecstasy)
6. Story action or energy level (pace) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 plodding, stumbling, none
1 interesting, sustained
2 exciting, compelling, exceptional
7. Story ending . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 abrupt, weak
1 logical, defi nite ending
2 clever, inventive
8. Writing style is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature, dull, undistinguished
1 serviceable, matter-of-fact
2 artful, stylish, exceptional
9. Story is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 immature; merely describes picture
1 straightforward, coherent, interesting
2 engaging, unique, grabbing
10. Story vocabulary - one point for each of the 14 choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 0–3
1 4–7
2 8 or more items
11. Overall vocabulary used in story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
0 sparse, immature
1 serviceable, adequate, competent
2 rich, mature, fi gurative
Total Raw Score
Form A (accident) Form B (storm)
street/road
car/SUV/truck
license plate
police car
hydrant
water
driver’s ed instructor/teacher
dog (or specifi c breed)
leash
sidewalk/grass
dog’s owner
student driver/driver
police offi cer/man/woman
ticket/police report
grass/yard/backyard
fence/sidewalk/hydrant
house/houses/window
tree/fi re/fl ames/burning
dog/leash/cat
birdcage/bird
cloud/storm cloud
lightning
rain/rainstorm/storm
hose/water hose
cell phone/woman
boy/girl
car(s)/auto(s)
people/man/men/neighbors
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(Note. The Story Composition subtest should be scored according to adult standards for composition rather than age or grade standards.)
