CELDT PRACTICE Writing Version B
WRITING CELDT assesses students’ writing skills in 24 items CELDT divides the writing assessment in two writing skills – Strategies and Applications – English language conventions CELDT assesses students’ ELD Proficiency using ELD Standards
Expected Writing ELD Proficiency Level Early Advanced Strategies and Applications Write persuasive compositions that structure ideas and arguments in a logical way with consistent use of standard grammatical forms. Write reflective compositions that explore the significance of events.
Expected Writing ELD Proficiency Level Early Advanced English Language Conventions Create coherent paragraphs through effective transitions. Revise writing for appropriate word choice, organization, consistent point of view, and transitions, with some variation in grammatical forms and spelling. Edit writing for grammatical structures and the mechanics of writing.
Question Format Grammar and Structure Students are asked multiple- choice questions Students’ answers are scored correct, incorrect, or no response Sample question
Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 1. She is the ______ beautiful girl I have ever met. a. best b. most c. great d. ten
Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 2. When I was eleven years old, I ________ to grow. a. started b. finished c. start d. diminished
Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 3. One thing I _________ about school is recess. a. like b. love c. dislike d. all of the above
Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 4. The young man was ________ by the bright sun. a. terrific b. set c. blinded d. stay
Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 5. Last night I __________ television. a. see b. watched c. slept d. switched
Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 6. My ________ assigned us homework. a. teacher b. uncle c. mother d. father
Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 7. ______ we exercise we will grow tall and strong. a. Do b. If c. He d. Not
Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 8. My _________ children are my cousins. a. uncle’s b. uncle c. ankle d. father
Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 9. _____ is the right time to change a tire? a. What b. Who c. When d. Never
Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 10. _____ people prefer to drive, _____ others prefer to take the bus. a. Some, how b. What, but c. But, some d. Some, but
Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 11. I lost my pencil and don’t know ___________ I lost it! a. were b. which c. where d. who
Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 12. ______ book should I read today? ______ one or _____ one. a. where, that, this b. What, these, this c. The, which, who d. Which, This, that
Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 13. Last night we _______ to the movies and ________ a horror film. a. went, watched b. go, watch c. went, see d. went, watch
Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 14. Get out of here__ a. ? b. ! c. ; d.,
Question Format Sentences Students are asked to write a sentence based on a drawing Students’ answers are scored on a 3-point sentence rubric Sample question
Sentences Directions 15. Write a sentence that describes what is happening in the picture.
Sentences Directions 16. Write a sentence that describes what is happening in the picture.
Sentences Directions 17. Write a sentence that describes what is happening in the picture.
Sentences Directions 18. Write a sentence that describes what is happening in the picture.
Sentences Directions 19. Write a sentence that describes what is happening in the picture.
Sentences Directions 20. Write a sentence that describes what is happening in the picture.
Question Format Short Composition Students are asked to write a short essay based on a given topic Students’ answers are scored on a 4-point short composition rubric Sample question
Short Composition Directions You will write a short essay about a given topic. Think about what you will write before you write it. Use descriptions, details, and examples to make your writing interesting. Your short essay should have a beginning, a middle, and an end. Write at least three complete sentences. Pay attention to grammar, capital letters, punctuation, and spelling. Make your writing clear. Do not write outside the box.
Sentences Directions 21. Describe your room with enough details to paint a mental picture in your teacher’s head. Make sure to describe the room with many adjectives or descriptive words.
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