Scoring Guide
Helping Neighbors
1. Award one point for each correctly identified stage of the life cycle.
Examples of one-point answers include, but are not limited to:
Person / Stage of Life CycleAmanda / Preschool
Early childhood
Childhood
Bill / Adolescence
Teenager/teen
School age
Mom / Middle adulthood
Adulthood
Parenthood
Sam Reynolds / Senior
Geriatric
Elderly
2.A. Award one point for an answer that correctly lists an age-appropriate way the boys
can help Sam with household tasks.
Examples of one-point answers include, but are not limited to:
¨ Yard work (mowing lawn, raking leaves, pruning shrubs, shoveling snow)
¨ Cleaning (vacuuming, dusting, bathrooms)
¨ Lifting and reaching tasks
¨ Garbage removal
¨ Getting things from the attic or cellar
¨ Laundry, changing linens
¨ Food shopping, carrying groceries, preparing meals
¨ Running errands
¨ Simple home repairs
Award zero points for an answer that is completely incorrect, irrelevant, or incoherent. [1 point each for a total of 2 points]
B. Award one point for each answer that correctly states a way Sam could show his
appreciation to the boys.
Examples of one-point answers include, but are not limited to:
¨ Pay the boys for their help
¨ Give advice or help to the boys and parents
¨ Help with homework
¨ Verbally thank them
¨ Write thank you notes
¨ Make something for the boys
¨ Teach the boys some of his woodworking skills
¨ Spending quality time with them (example: playing chess, attending games, telling stories, sharing)
Award zero points for an answer that is completely incorrect, irrelevant, or incoherent.
[1 point each for a total of 2 points]
3. Award one point for each appropriate reason why the given idea may be suitable and one point for each disadvantage of the given idea. Each reason must be different.
Idea / Reason Why Idea is Suitable / Reason Why Idea May Not be SuitableMom suggested that the family invite Sam over for his favorite meal of fried chicken. They could also make him a birthday cake. / Sam would feel special.
Sam would have his favorite meal.
Children could help with preparation.
Sam would not have to cook.
Sam could share a meal with friends. / Sam might prefer his privacy.
Sam may not feel well.
Some of the diners may have dietary restrictions.
Dad thinks Sam would like a new fishing pole since his is so old. They could all take him to spend the day fishing. / Sam would appreciate a new pole.
Sam might enjoy the trip. / Rest of family may not like fishing.
Sam may prefer his old fishing pole.
Might be too long a day for
Sam.
Bill enjoys artwork and is especially good at drawing. He offered to do a picture of the whole family to present to Sam. / Sam would like to have a picture of Bill’s family.
It would be a hand made gift.
It would make Sam feel special. / Bill needs to obtain the supplies.
There may not be enough time for them to sit as models.
Sam may not have a place to put the picture.
Bill may need more time to complete the drawing.
Chad suggested that the family invite the entire neighborhood to a surprise party. / The entire neighborhood could participate.
It would be fun to surprise Sam.
They would have lots more help. / Might be overwhelming for Sam.
Sam might already have plans.
They may not have a suitable location, enough time or money.
Amanda wants to get Sam a kitten for his birthday present. / A pet could provide company for Sam.
A kitten might give Sam affection.
Sam would have a living thing in his house to nurture. / Sam may not want the responsibility of a pet.
Sam might be allergic to the cat.
Sam might not have time to care for it.
[1 point each for a total of 10 points]