Alexis Brady

Selected Response Assessment

Unit: 8
th
Grade English: Touching Spirit Bear
Selected Response Purpose:
The purpose of this summative assessment is to measure the students understanding and
knowledge of the reading of the novel, Touching Spirit Bear. This assessment will assist the
teacher to determine if the student knows the material covered in class and from the reading
outside of class. The assessment will also clarify the students knowledge of the various elements
found in the novel. The test will use three different methods to examine the students knowledge
and reasoning of the listed targets. These methods include: multiple choice, matching, and
true/false. After teacher grading, students will have the opportunity to assess their answers to
determine their own strengths and weaknesses and give suggestions regarding the assessment.
Standards:Grade Level Content Expectations
R.WS.08.02 Use structural, syntactic, and semantic analysis to recognize unfamiliar words in
context including idioms, analogies, metaphors, and similes to infer the history of the English
language and common word origins.
R.WS.08.07: In context, determine the meaning of words and phrases including content area
vocabulary and literary terms using strategies including activating prior knowledge, using text
features/structures, and authentic content-related resources
R.NT.08.01: Investigate various examples of distortion and stereotypes such as those associated
with gender, race, culture, age, class, religion, and other individual differences through classic,
multicultural, and contemporary literature recognized for quality and literary merit.
R.NT.08.02: Analyze the structure, elements, style, and purpose of narrative genre including
historical ction, science ction, and realistic ction.
R.NT.08.04: Analyze authors craft including symbolism, imagery, and consistency to develop
credible narrators, rising and falling actions, and minor characters.
R.NT.08.03 Analyze the role of rising and falling actions, minor characters in relation to
conict, and credibility of the narrator.
There are three different sections to this assessment:
Section 1: Multiple Choice (10 questions x 1 point each = 10 total points)
Section 2: Matching (7 questions x 1 point each = 7 total points)
Section 3: True/False (3 questions x 1 point each = 3 total points)
Grand Total (10+7+3= 20 point total)
Learning Targets:
Learning Target Question
Number
Knowledge
Questions
Reasoning
Questions
Points
Possible
1. I can use context clues
to figure out the
meaning of a new
word.
#10 0 10 1
2. I can identify what a
stereotype is and
identify examples.
7, 17, 18, 20 17 7,18,20 4
3. I can identify the role
of the rising action with
the minor character
that creates the conflict.
4 4 1
4. I can identify and know
the difference between
symbolism and
imagery.
3,8,12,16, 4
5. I know the difference
between idioms,
analogies, metaphors,
and similes.


9,11,13,14,1
5
11,13,14,15,
9
5
6. I can identify the
protagonist in the
novel.
1 1 1
7. I can identify the
point of view, setting,
genre, and plot
elements of the novel.
2, 5,6,9 5,6 2,9 4

Teacher Instructions: Prior to the test the teacher will read the following: The following test
will be taken independently. Please write your name and date in the top right corner of each page
on the lines provided. Read all directions for each section and answer each question to the best of
your ability. You have then entire class-time to finish the test so please do not rush. If you have
any questions please raise your hand and I will come to your desk to answer your question, but I
will not give you the answer to any question written on the test. When you are finished, place
your test face down and I will come around to collect your test. After I have collected your test
you may pull out a silent reading book or sit quietly at your desk until the bell rings. You may
not talk at any time during the test or after completion of the test unless you have a question.
Remember, you CAN do this! Do you have any questions before we begin?
Name:_______________
Date:_______________
Section 1: Multiple Choice
Read the questions and choose the best answer. Make sure to read the question thoroughly then
read through all the answer choices prior to selecting the best answer. Make sure to write answer
as a Capital Letter on the blank provided, you may circle the letter as well. Please note that
grading will be based on what Capital Letter is provided in the blank. Once you have selected the
best answer remember to check if you are sure or unsure. Each question is worth 1point each,
there are 10 questions, so there are 10 points total for the multiple choice section.

_____1. Which Character(s) plays the role of the protagonist?
A. Peter Driscal
B. Cole Matthews
C. Garvey
D. Edwin

Sure Unsure
_____2. What point of view is the novel written in?
A. 1
st
person
B. 2
nd
person
C. 3
rd
person
D. 5
th
person


_____3. When Cole pushes the Ancestor Rock down the hill what is it symbolizing?
A. His ancestors rolling down the hill
B. His sadness
C. His anger
D. His happiness
_____4. What is the rising action that leads to the conflict/climax of the novel?
A. Cole burns down the supplies on the island
B. Peter messes up one of Coles carvings on his totem pole
C. Cole beats Peter up and smashes his head on the ground
D. Peter and Cole become friends and share dinner together


_____5. The majority of the novel s setting takes place in_____________.
A. Los Angeles, California
B. Seattle, Washington
C. a remote island in Alaska
D. White Bear Lake, Minnesota


_____6. What plot element describes when Cole gets attacked by the Spirit Bear?
A. Climax/Conflict
B. Resolution
C. Falling Action
D. Exposition


_____7. What stereotype would you classify Cole as?
A. A goody two-shoes
B. A mommas boy
C. A bad boy
D. A jock


_____8. What does the at.ow symbolize?
A. Peace and love
B. Trust and friendship
C. a celebration
D. Nothing, it's just a blanket


_____9. What genre is Touching Spirit Bear classified as?
A. Historical fiction
B. Realistic fiction
C. Science Fiction
D. Mythology


_____10. Cole Matthews knelt defiantly in the bow of the aluminum skiff as he faced forward
into a cold September wind. Using context clues skiff most likes means:
A. Boat
B. Animal
C. Car
D. Yatch


Congrats! Your 1
st
section is done! Keep going, you have two more sections to complete!




Name______________
Section 2: Matching (1 point each = 7points total)
Write the correct capital letter on the line next to the literary definition on the left with its
matching literary word on the right. There are more words (letters) than definitions (numbers).
Please check sure or unsure for how you feel about every answer you complete.

____ 11. A figure of speech that compares two things using the words like or
as


____12. The use of vivid or figurative language to represent objects, actions, or
ideas

____13. Words used in a special way that may be different from their literal
meaning

____14. A figure of speech that compares two things without using the words
like or as

____15. A comparison of similar objects this word suggests that when single
objects are alike in some ways, they will probably be alike in other ways too


____16. The practice of representing things by means of symbols or of
attributing symbolic meanings or significance to objects, events, or
relationships


____17. Regarded as embodying or conforming to a set image or type



A. Alliteration
B. Analogy
C. Diction
D. Metaphor
E. Idiom
F. Imagery
G. Simile
H. Stereotypes
I. Symbolism
J. Tone

Name:______________
Section 3: True and False
Please read each statement carefully. If the statement is true, write TRUE on the line provided. If
it is false then write FALSE on the line provided. After each question please mark if you feel
sure or unsure about your answer by checking the appropriate box. Each question is worth 1point
so this section has a total of three points.
__________18. All Tlingit Indians and their descendants live in Minneapolis.


__________19. Touching Spirit Bear can be classified as a multicultural novel.


__________20. Cole stereotypes his mom as a Barbie Doll.


Hooray! You have reached the end of the test! Once you have gone back through and reviewed
your answers remember to fill out the SELF-ASSESMENT on the NEXT PAGE! DONT
FORGET!











Name: ______________________
Date: _______________________
Class: ____________Period: _____
Touching Spirit Bear The TEST Analysis
Directions: Now that you have taken the test, it is time to look at each question and analyze what you
understood or had problems with on the test. That way, if you didnt just make a simple mistake, we
can work together to help you learn the material. Using the table below, your task is to check off
whether you got the question right or wrong and whether you were sure or unsure about your answer
at the time of the test. Mark the box using an X.
Question Right Wrong Sure Unsure
1 X X
2 X X


Now that you have filled in the table above, use it to tally your results on the next page.. Based
on the total number of correct and/or incorrect responses for each target, decide if you think you
may need some help or more review of the learning objective. Use this information to answer
the questions on the last page.








Question Right Wrong Sure Unsure Question Right Wrong Sure
Unsur
e
1 11
2 12
3 13
4 14
5 15
6 16
7 17
8 18
9 19
10 20
Example:
(REPEAT) Now that you have filled in the table above, use it to tally your results on this page.
Based on the total number of correct and/or incorrect responses for each target, decide if you
think you may need some help or more review of the learning objective. Use this information to
answer the questions on the last page.
Learning Targets:
Learning Target Question
Number

Sure

Unsure

Sure

Unsure
1. I can use context clues
to figure out the
meaning of a new
word.
#10
2. I can identify what a
stereotype is and
identify examples.
7, 17, 18, 20
3. I can identify the role
of the rising action with
the minor character
that creates the conflict.
4
4. I can identify and know
the difference between
symbolism and
imagery.
3,8,12,16,
5. I know the difference
between idioms,
analogies, metaphors,
and similes.


9,11,13,14,1
5

6. I can identify the
protagonist in the
novel.
1
7. I can identify the
point of view, setting,
genre, and plot
elements of the novel.
2, 5,6,9





Right Wrong
Name: ______________________
Date: _______________________
Class: ____________Period: _____
SELF-ASSESMENT #1
Directions: Please read the question and answer each as thoroughly as possible.

1. Did you feel prepared for the test?



2. What do you feel you could have a better understanding of?



3. What section (matching, multiple choice or true and false) do you feel you did the best on
and why?



4. Did you feel any of the questions were unfair? If so, which ones? Why?



5. What would you have done differently to prepare for this assessment?



6. What score do you feel you received out of 20? ________


7. What will you do to improve your understanding of the material you missed on the test?
Mark as many that apply.
Come in to see Miss Brady before school. Day(s)
Come in to see Miss Brady after school. Day(s)
Make note of the passages I felt unsure about and look them up when I get home. Which
ones?
Other ideas welcome. Please explain.
Answer Key
Section 1: Multiple Choice
1. B.
2. C.
3. C.
4. C.
5. C.
6. A.
7. C.
8. B.
9. B.
10. A.
Section 2: Matching
11. G.
12. F.
13. E.
14. D.
15. B.
16. I.
17. H.
Section 3: True and False
18. False
19. True
20. True