School Improvement in Maryland

Sample Assessments: Each sample assessment item gives an idea of how an assessment item on the MSA might be presented. The items appropriately measure the content of the VSC and may be formatted similarly to those appearing on the MSA; however, these are sample items only and have not appeared on any MSA form.

Standard 2.0 Comprehension of Informational Text

Indicator 6. Read critically to evaluate informational text

Objective e. Identify and explain information not included in the text

Assessment limit: Information that would enhance or clarify the reader's understanding of the main idea of the text or a portion of the text

Brief Constructed Response (BCR) Item

Read the article 'Vrooooom'. Then answer the following.

After reading "Vrooooom," what question might a reader still have about junior drag racing? In your response, use information from the article that explains why a reader might still have that question. Write your answer on your answer document.

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Resources for Objective 2.A.6.e:
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