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2010 English Standards of Learning Rigor, Resources, and Assessment January 2013

2010 English Standards of Learning Rigor, Resources, and Assessment January 2013. Rigor.

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2010 English Standards of Learning Rigor, Resources, and Assessment January 2013

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  1. 2010English Standards of LearningRigor, Resources, and AssessmentJanuary 2013

  2. Rigor • Rigor asks students to use content to solve complex problems and to develop strategies that can be applied to other situations, make connections across content areas, and ultimately draw conclusions and create solutions on their own. • Rigor requires teachers to create a learning environment where students use their knowledge to create meaning for a broader purpose. • Review the samples of the technology enhanced items from the Standards of Learning tests and use similar formats in your formative assessments.

  3. Increased Rigor 2010 English Standards of Learning • 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

  4. Increased Rigor 2010 English Standards of Learning • 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

  5. Reading – Vocabulary

  6. Reading – Vocabulary Vocabulary is tested in passages and in stand-alone items.

  7. Reading – Vocabulary

  8. Reading - Vocabulary

  9. Reading – Vocabulary

  10. Reading – Vocabulary

  11. Reading – Vocabulary

  12. Reading – Vocabulary

  13. Reading Fiction and Nonfiction • Standards at each grade address reading fiction and nonfiction • Nonfiction emphasizes text structures and organizational patterns • Inferences and conclusions based on explicit and implied information • Differentiate between fact and opinion

  14. Reading Fiction and Nonfiction • Increase rigor by choice of texts • Offer students choice in reading/writing topics • Use project-based learning • Use cooperative groups

  15. Reading

  16. Reading

  17. Reading

  18. Reading

  19. Reading

  20. Reading

  21. Reading Stand-alone figurative language item

  22. Reading

  23. Comparison of texts • 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 : • Organizational patterns • Information • Genres • Author’s point of view, voice, style, message • Word choice

  24. Paired Passages

  25. Paired Passages • Destitute pea pickers in California. A 32 year old mother of seven children. Dorothea Lange http://www.loc.gov/index.html

  26. Paired Passages

  27. Paired Passages

  28. Paired Passages

  29. Writing • Writing revolves around mode, purpose, audience, and process • Each grade level has a composing/revision standard and an editing/grammar standard • Emphasis is put on elaboration, unity, central idea, organization, tone, and voice

  30. Writing • Teaching writing is an expectation of every grade, not only “tested” grades • Self- and peer-editing opportunities for students are essential • SOL writing requires multi-paragraphs • Provide students with opportunities to compose using computer technology and to use the Online Practice SOL Writing Tool (no prompts provided)

  31. Changes to SOL Writing Tests • The End-of-Course prompt - persuasive • Grade 8 prompt - persuasive or expository • Grade 5 prompt - expository or narrative • Composing/Written Expression is one combined domain • Research will be tested in writing instead of reading

  32. Writing

  33. Writing

  34. Writing

  35. Writing

  36. Writing

  37. Online Writing English Resources

  38. Online Writing Web Page

  39. Online Writing Practice Tool Typing Tools Typing Tools Current Line Location ProgressBar

  40. SOL Writing Prompts

  41. SOL Writing Prompts

  42. SOL Writing Instruction Checklists

  43. SOL Writing Instruction Checklists

  44. SOL Institute Materials

  45. Enhanced Scope and Sequence Sample Lessons

  46. SOL Practice Items

  47. Formative Assessment • Pull passages from content texts • Punctuate the text • Ask reading comprehension questions • Include vocabulary • Include short essay questions

  48. Contact Information Virginia Department of Education Tracy Fair Robertson English Coordinator Tracy.Robertson@doe.virginia.gov 804-371-7585 Thomas Santangelo Elementary English Specialist Thomas.Santangelo@doe.virginia.gov 804-225-3203 Jackie Kelley English Specialist Jacquelyn.Kelley@doe.virginia.gov 804-786-2484 Assessment Office Student_assessment@doe.virginia.gov 804-225-2102

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