Writing MC and TEI Resources

1. Writing MC and TEI Resources VDOE Sample MC/TEI Items MCPS SPBQ Descriptors for MC SPBQ descriptors for MC questions for 5thgrade teachers to review: Editing Writing Targets for MC and TEI document http://www.mcps.org/LangArts/LangArtsCurr/ Eventually, this document can guide discussions across grade levels: When are the skills targeted prior to 5th grade? • Teachers and students should be familiar with and practice the new MC/TEI format • Teacher Guide explains TEI and gives instructions for student practice • Student Practice • http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/practice_items/index.shtml#writing Scroll down to find English.

2. Short Paper VDOE Online Writing Interface • Teachers and students should be familiar with and practice the Short Paper online writing tool • Research printing and saving documents written using the tool • At least 5th grade students should write papers using the tool—perhaps during practice prompts • The link to the interface is found at the bottom of this VDOE webpage: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/english/2010/online_writing/index.shtml

3. Short Paper Pearson Scoring Guide MCPS Scoring Rubrics VDOE new rubric combines Composing and Written Expression = 8 points MCPS rubrics will continue to separate the two domains so teachers can judge proficiency in each area. (4 point each) Choose format: MCPS Writing Product Rubrics (BAW format) MCPS Writing Prompt Rubrics (Description for 4 scoring points) http://www.mcps.org/LangArts/LangArtsAssess/ • Fifth grade teachers should be familiar with how the short paper is scored. The Pearson website provides • An explanation of the scoring • Anchor papers with explanations that clarify how scoring is applied • Sets of practice papers for teachers to score • https://perspective.pearsonaccess.com/perspective/appmanager/va/educator?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=edu_mentor_overview_page