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English I: The EOC. Kim Bowen ELA Consultant NCDPI kbowen@dpi.state.nc.us. Heather Koons Testing Consultant NCDPI hkoons@dpi.state.nc.us. Overview of ELA SCS and Testing Schedule. Test Development Process. Current editing goal 1 student examples from English II EOC. New
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English I:The EOC Kim Bowen ELA Consultant NCDPI kbowen@dpi.state.nc.us Heather Koons Testing Consultant NCDPI hkoons@dpi.state.nc.us
Current editing goal 1 student examples from English II EOC New composition (peer response) primarily goal 6, also 1,2,3,4,5 student drafts that reflect English I products Editing / Composition: Philosophy
Current approx. 40%(30/72 items) errors identified by underlining New approx. 40% each sentence numbered errors not identified within sentence similar format to NCHSEE Editing/Composition: Format
Old (Error Correction) sentence formation usage mechanics spelling New (Peer Response) sentence formation usage mechanics spelling vocabulary in context diction content such as purpose/main idea organization supporting detail Types for error correction informed by Grammar in Context, Constance Weaver Editing/Composition: Types of Questions
Composition: Examples • New • Which change should be made to correct sentence 9? • Note wording -- “to correct” indicates student should look for error, not just improvement • Which of the following is a fragment (run-on)? • Only grammatical terms used on test • How should sentence 11 be written correctly?
Composition: Examples • New • How could sentences 5 and 6 best be combined to enhance clarity and sentence variety? (6.01) • Which of the following improves the organization of the third paragraph? (4.01, 6.01) • What effect does the student achieve in sentence 1 by using words such as compelling and force? (4.02, 6.01) • In making a recommendation for audiences who would enjoy the film, the writer considered which of the following? (4.01)
Current focus on genres fiction non-fiction drama poetry selection types include literary informational practical New focus on environments expressive (focus) informational argumentative critical inclusion of genres fiction non-fiction drama poetry Textual Analysis: Philosophy
Current traditional “literature” emphasis reading comprehension and analysis identification of literary types and terms New representative texts and items for each goal analysis integrated with language usage critical (higher order) thinking, analysis and application Textual Analysis: Philosophy
Current approx. 60% (42/72 items) includes goals 1,2,3 New approx. 60% includes goals 1,2,3,4,5,6 Textual Analysis: Format
Current Which of the following is an example of a simile? Line 4 is an example of which of the following? What is the setting of the passage? New The simile in line 4 emphasizes which of the following ideas of the selection? Why is the following quotation ironic? What details does the author use to create a sense of the social time period? Textual Analysis - Examples of Changes
Textual Analysis - Examples • Goal 1 (Expressive) • Memoirs, anecdotes, diaries, friendly letters, reflective essays • How does the author create a sense of the narrator’s voice? • Which of the following quotations best emphasizes the significance of the incident?
Textual Analysis - Examples • Goal 2 (Informational) • Articles, definitions, directions, reports • Which statement best reflects the main idea of the article? • If the author were to include a graphic to help clarify the information in the article, which of the following information would be the best addition?
Textual Analysis - Examples • Goal 3 (Argumentative) • Editorials, speeches, letters, debates, evaluations, columns • How does the author develop support for his point? • Which of the following is an example of the author’s bias?
Textual Analysis - Examples • Goal 4 (Critical) • Reviews, analysis • The author appears most critical of which of the following aspects of the film? • The author’s use of the road metaphor throughout the selection emphasizes which of the following ideas? • note: Goal 4 includes critical analysis of texts and can be applied to texts from all environments
Textual Analysis - Examples • Goal 5 (Literary) • fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama (encompasses other environments) • Which of the following is the best statement of the theme of the selection? • The author’s description of the cat as “small,” “slight,” “powerful,” and “fierce” suggests which of the following about its personality?
Textual Analysis - Examples • Goal 6 (Grammar & Language Usage) • Vocabulary in context, dialect, style through appropriate and exact words • Based on the context of paragraph 6, what does erudition mean? • What effect does the author achieve by using such words as downy and hush?