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Full Implementation of the 2010 English Standards of Learning

Full Implementation of the 2010 English Standards of Learning. 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

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Full Implementation of the 2010 English Standards of Learning

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  1. Full Implementation of the 2010 English Standards of Learning

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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 • Increase rigor by choice of texts

  5. Grades 4-12 Reading Strand • There is strong vertical alignment in grades 4-12 • The SOL Reading Tests Reporting Categories include: • Word Analysis and Word Reference • Comprehension of Fiction • Comprehension of Nonfiction • More nonfiction than fiction questions appear on SOL reading test in grades 5 – 12

  6. 4-12 Reading Blueprints

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

  8. Reading – Vocabulary

  9. Reading – Vocabulary

  10. Reading – Vocabulary

  11. Reading – Vocabulary

  12. Reading – Vocabulary

  13. Grade 3 Reading Multiple Choice/TEI 2012-2013 SOL Test 2009-2010 SOL Test

  14. Grade 8 Reading Multiple Choice/TEI 2012-2013 SOL Test 2009-2010 SOL Test

  15. EOC Reading Multiple Choice/TEI 2012-2013 SOL Test 2009-2010 SOL Test

  16. Reading

  17. Reading

  18. Reading

  19. Reading

  20. Reading

  21. Reading

  22. Reading Stand-alone figurative language item

  23. Reading

  24. 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

  25. Paired Passages

  26. Paired Passages

  27. Paired Passages

  28. Paired Passages

  29. 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)

  30. 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

  31. SOL Writing Blueprints

  32. 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

  33. SOL Two Domain Writing Rubric • Usage & Mechanics • Sentence Formation • Usage • Standard Inflections • Comparison of Adjectives / Adverbs Agreement • Mechanics • Capitalization • Spelling • Punctuation • Formatting • Composing/Written Expression • Audience/purpose • Central Idea • Effective conclusions • Counter arguments • Elaboration • Unity • Organization • Deliberate Word Choice • Selected, Precise Information • Sentence Variety • Tone • Voice

  34. Scoring with the SOL Writing Rubric • All student papers are read by two readers; their scores are added together • Composing/Written Expression score counts twice = 2/3 • Usage/Mechanics score counts once = 1/3 • If judges scores are more than 1 point apart, papers are read by a third judge

  35. Writing Rubric Scale Each writing domain is scored using the following scale:

  36. Writing Prompts Released

  37. Grade 5 WritingMultiple Choice/TEI 2012-2013 SOL Test 2009-2010 SOL Test

  38. Grade 8 WritingMultiple Choice/TEI 2012-2013 SOL Test 2009-2010 SOL Test

  39. EOC WritingMultiple Choice/TEI 2012-2013 SOL Test 2009-2010 SOL Test

  40. SOL Assessment Notes • 15% of the reading/writing tests will be TEI • Emphasis words (most, main, best) will not be emphasized on any SOL test • NOT and EXCEPT will continue to be emphasized except on grade 3 reading • Grade 3 Reading Test will not contain any items with the words NOT or EXCEPT

  41. SOL Assessment Notes • Direct Writing is online; students MAY use scratch paper • EOC Writing Rubric is mode specific –persuasive • Spring 2015 – English SOL tests will be released

  42. Resources

  43. 2010 English Standards of LearningWeb Page

  44. Curriculum Framework • Assessment items may not and should not be a verbatim reflection of the information presented in the Curriculum Framework. • It is not meant to be an exhaustive or a limiting document.

  45. English Curriculum Framework • Use all 3 columns of the English Framework Curriculum

  46. Online Writing Web Page

  47. Writing Resources Downloadable Writing Process graphic

  48. Graphic Organizers • Clustering • Process • Comparison / Contrast • Order Importance • Sensory Chart • Connected Relationships • Persuasive Paper Checklist

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

  50. Enhanced Scope and Sequence Sample Lessons

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