Full Implementation of the 2010 English Standards of Learning

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

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22. Reading Stand-alone figurative language item

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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 • The SOL Released Tests are not aligned with the 2010 English Standards of Learning

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. SOL Writing Instruction Checklists

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