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Full Implementation of the 2010
English Standards of Learning
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Increased Rigor
2010 English Standards of Learning
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Emphasis on Greek and Latin roots in word study Vocabulary study using authentic texts Connotation and denotation of words Emphasis on nonfiction texts, text structures, and organizational patterns Making inferences and drawing conclusions based on explicit or implied information in more complex texts
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Increased Rigor
2010 English Standards of Learning
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Comparison of texts in fiction and nonfiction Persuasive writing in grades 5-12 Analytical and argumentative writing in grades 9-12 Research strand in grades 4-12 includes research products, synthesis of information, credibility of sources
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Reading Fiction and Nonfiction
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Standards at each grade address reading fiction and nonfiction
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Nonfiction emphasizes text structures and organizational patterns
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Inferences and conclusions based on explicit and implied information
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Differentiate between fact and opinion Increase rigor by choice of texts
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Grades 4-12 Reading Strand
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There is strong vertical alignment in grades 4-12
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The SOL Reading Tests Reporting Categories include:
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Word Analysis and Word Reference
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Comprehension of Fiction Comprehension of Nonfiction
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More nonfiction than fiction questions appear on SOL reading test in grades 5 – 12
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4-12 Reading Blueprints
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Reading – Vocabulary
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Reading – Vocabulary
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Reading – Vocabulary
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Reading – Vocabulary
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Reading – Vocabulary
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Reading – Vocabulary
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Grade 3 Reading Multiple Choice/TEI 2012-2013 SOL Test 2009-2010 SOL Test
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Grade 8 Reading Multiple Choice/TEI 2012-2013 SOL Test 2009-2010 SOL Test
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EOC Reading Multiple Choice/TEI 2012-2013 SOL Test 2009-2010 SOL Test
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Stand-alone figurative language item Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013
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Comparison of texts
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Grades 6-12 Standards include a comparison of forms and genres including fiction and nonfiction texts with a similar topic or theme.
Pairing passages provides opportunities for students to compare and contrast how two texts treat the same subject.
Paired passages is an easy way to incorporate nonfiction.
Compare and Contrast texts for :
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Organizational patterns
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Information
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Genres
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Author’s point of view, voice, style, message Word choice
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Paired Passages
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Paired Passages
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Paired Passages
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Paired Passages
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Writing
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Teaching writing is an expectation of every grade, not only “tested” grades
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Self- and peer-editing opportunities for students are essential
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SOL writing requires multi-paragraphs
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Provide students with opportunities to compose using computer technology and to use the Online Practice SOL Writing Tool (no prompts provided)
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Writing
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Writing revolves around mode, purpose, audience, and process
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Each grade level has a composing/revision standard and an editing/grammar standard
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Emphasis is put on elaboration, unity, central idea, organization, tone, and voice
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SOL Writing Blueprints
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Changes to SOL Writing Tests
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The End-of-Course prompt - persuasive
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Grade 8 prompt - persuasive or expository
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Grade 5 prompt - expository or narrative
Composing/Written Expression is one combined domain
Research will be tested in writing instead of reading
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SOL Two Domain Writing Rubric Usage & Mechanics
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Composing/Written
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Expression Audience/purpose Central Idea Effective conclusions Counter arguments Elaboration Unity Organization Deliberate Word Choice Selected, Precise Information Sentence Variety Tone Voice
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Sentence Formation Usage Standard Inflections Comparison of Adjectives / Adverbs Agreement Mechanics Capitalization Spelling Punctuation Formatting
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Scoring with the SOL Writing Rubric All student papers are read by two readers; their scores are added together
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Composing/Written Expression score counts twice = 2/3
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Usage/Mechanics score counts once = 1/3
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If judges scores are more than 1 point apart, papers are read by a third judge
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Writing Rubric Scale Each writing domain is scored using the following scale:
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Writing Prompts Released
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Grade 5 Writing Multiple Choice/TEI 2012-2013 SOL Test 2009-2010 SOL Test
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Grade 8 Writing Multiple Choice/TEI 2012-2013 SOL Test 2009-2010 SOL Test
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EOC Writing Multiple Choice/TEI 2012-2013 SOL Test 2009-2010 SOL Test
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SOL Assessment Notes 15% of the reading/writing tests will be TEI
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Emphasis words (most, main, best) will not be emphasized on any SOL test
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NOT and EXCEPT will continue to be emphasized except on grade 3 reading
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Grade 3 Reading Test will not contain any items with the words NOT or EXCEPT
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The SOL Released Tests are not aligned with the 2010 English Standards of Learning
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SOL Assessment Notes
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Direct Writing is online; students MAY use scratch paper
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EOC Writing Rubric is mode specific – persuasive
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Spring 2015 – English SOL tests will be released
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RESOURCES
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2010 English Standards of
Learning
Web Page
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Curriculum Framework
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Assessment items may not and should not be a verbatim reflection of the information presented in the Curriculum Framework.
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It is not meant to be an exhaustive or a limiting document.
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English Curriculum Framework
Use all 3 columns of the English Framework Curriculum
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Online Writing Web Page
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Writing Resources Downloadable Writing Process graphic
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Graphic Organizers
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Clustering
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Process
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Comparison / Contrast
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Order Importance
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Sensory Chart
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Connected Relationships
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Persuasive Paper Checklist
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SOL Writing Instruction Checklists
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Online Writing Practice Tool Typing Tools Typing Tools Current Line Location Progress Bar
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Enhanced Scope and Sequence Sample Lessons
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SOL Practice Items
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Blueprints
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SOL Progression Charts Writing, Grammar, Reading, Research
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SOL Institute Materials
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Formative Assessment
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Pull passages from content texts
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Punctuate the text
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Ask reading comprehension questions
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Include vocabulary
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Include short essay questions
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In Summary
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Review Vertical Alignment Teach Nonfiction Pair Passages Teach Roots and Affixes Teach Composing Online Offer Students Choices (reading & writing) Integrate All Strands
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Teacher Direct
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Teacher Direct
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Questions?
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Contact Information Tracy Fair Robertson English Coordinator [email protected]
804-371-7585 Virginia Department of Education Assessment Office [email protected]
804-225-2102
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