Apply Reading Standards to Literature Practice Test

Carlos writes about theme in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor:

“Carlos: The theme is racism is bad. The book shows that people are treated unfairly. Cassie learns a lesson about how the world works, and it is sad. This theme is shown many times.”

Which feedback best identifies what Carlos needs to add to meet grade 7 literary analysis expectations?​

Jamal writes a response about the main character in The Giver by Lois Lowry, focusing on Jonas’s character development:

“Jamal: Jonas is brave and responsible. He becomes the Receiver and learns things. He is scared sometimes but he keeps going. In the end he leaves the community because it is wrong. I liked how he didn’t give up.”

What is the biggest problem with Jamal’s analysis in terms of applying grade 7 reading standards to literature (W.7.9.a)?​