4th Grade FSA FAMILY NIGHT MRS. CHESTER, MS. HOBBS, MRS. JONES, MRS. PRITCHETT, AND MS. WHITAKER

ELA: READING & WRITING *Writing Paper Based Test: MARCH 1ST NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. ELA: READING & WRITING *Writing Paper Based Test: MARCH 1ST *Reading Test will be a computer based test: MARCH 29TH & 30TH

NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. TESTING SESSIONS WRITING TEST: Test: 1 Day Time: 120 Minutes to read, plan, draft essay, and edit their essay. **Students with an IEP will get their accommodations that is presented on their IEP. READING & LISTENING ASSESSMENT: Test: 2 days with 2 total sessions Time: 80 minutes for each test session Approximate number of items: 56-60 **Students with an IEP will get their accommodations that is presented on their IEP.

FSA Writing Test Students respond with either an informative/explanatory prompt or to an opinion/argumentative prompt. The FSA prompts are text dependent—based on the passage set each student is provided—which focuses on a specific purpose for writing. Students draw on reading and writing skills while integrating information from the passage set in order to develop and draft a cohesive essay response.

Planning Sheets Before you begin, your test administrator will give you a planning sheet that you may use to take notes and plan your writing. Your test administrator will collect your planning sheet at the end of the test session. While testing, make sure that your planning sheet is not easily visible to other students.

4th Grade You will receive an FSA ELA Writing test and answer book that contains reading passages, a writing prompt, and lined pages where you will write your response.

Taking the Writing Test Read each passage carefully and respond completely to the writing prompt. Your writing should show that you can organize and express your thoughts clearly. You are required to write your response in English. Manage your time carefully so that you have time to read the passages, plan your response, write your response, and proofread, revise, and edit your response.

Sample Passage (up to 4 passages) & Prompt Subtitle

4th Grade Opinion Sample Essay: Score of 4, 4, 2 NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. 4th Grade Opinion Sample Essay: Score of 4, 4, 2

Scoring for the Opinion Essay from the previous slide NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. Scoring for the Opinion Essay from the previous slide

Opinion Rubric

Informational Rubric

ELA Reading Test: Computer Based Test Test Delivery System (TDS) You will take the test in the FSA Secure Browser using the Test Delivery System (TDS).

Headphones/Earbuds You will need to have a pair of headphones or earbuds for listening items on the FSA ELA Reading test. When you log in to take your test, you will listen to a sound check to ensure that your headphones and earbuds are working prior to beginning the test.

Test Tickets Prior to testing, your test administrator will give you a test ticket listing your First Name and Username, which you will need to log in to your computer- based test. Be sure that your test ticket has the correct name and date of birth on it. When logging in to your test, it is important that you enter your First Name and Username exactly as they appear on your test ticket.

Computer-Based Tools You may use any of the tools on the screen to help you with your test.

Practice Test Before taking the “live” test, you will take a practice test. The practice test will allow you to practice using the Test Delivery System and help you learn how to respond to the different types of questions and use the tools. You can take a practice test any time at http://www.fsassessments.org/students-and-families/practice-tests/.