Standard #: LA.4.1.7.4 (Archived Standard)

Test Item Specifications

Item Type(s): This benchmark may be assessed using: MC item(s)
N/A


Clarification :
The student will identify cause-and-effect relationships within text. Additionally, the student may need to discern a causal relationship implied in the text through the assimilation of facts and details provided.
Content Limits :
Grade-level appropriate texts used in assessing cause-and-effect relationships should contain identifiable causal relationships embedded in the text and/or contain sufficient facts and details to assist students in discerning implied causal relationships.
Content Focus :
Cause and Effect
Text Attributes :
Texts should be literary or informational.

Other stimuli may include, but are not limited to, illustrations with captions, graphics, and charts.

Texts should include an identifiable cause-and-effect relationship that may be stated and/or implied.
Distractor Attributes :
Distractors may include, but are not limited to

• incorrect causal relationships based on the text;
• incorrect rationales and/or interpretations of implied causal relationships; and
• plausible but incorrect distractors based on the text.
Note: When constructing cause-and-effect items using literary texts, it is preferred that interactions and situations between characters be attributed to Benchmark LA.4.2.1.2 and the content focus of character development and/or character point of view

Sample Test Items (2)