Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Full Implementation of the 2010 English Standards of Learning

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Increased Rigor 2010 English Standards of Learning Emphasis on Greek and Latin roots in word studyEmphasis on Greek and Latin roots in word study Vocabulary study using authentic textsVocabulary study using authentic texts Connotation and denotation of wordsConnotation and denotation of words Emphasis on nonfiction texts, text structures, and organizational patternsEmphasis on nonfiction texts, text structures, and organizational patterns Making inferences and drawing conclusions based on explicit or implied information in more complex textsMaking inferences and drawing conclusions based on explicit or implied information in more complex texts

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Increased Rigor 2010 English Standards of Learning Comparison of texts in fiction and nonfictionComparison of texts in fiction and nonfiction Persuasive writing in grades 5-12Persuasive writing in grades 5-12 Analytical and argumentative writing in grades 9-12Analytical and argumentative writing in grades 9-12 Research strand in grades 4-12 includes research products, synthesis of information, credibility of sourcesResearch strand in grades 4-12 includes research products, synthesis of information, credibility of sources

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Reading Fiction and Nonfiction Standards at each grade address reading fiction and nonfictionStandards at each grade address reading fiction and nonfiction Nonfiction emphasizes text structures and organizational patternsNonfiction emphasizes text structures and organizational patterns Inferences and conclusions based on explicit and implied informationInferences and conclusions based on explicit and implied information Differentiate between fact and opinionDifferentiate between fact and opinion Increase rigor by choice of textsIncrease rigor by choice of texts

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 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 – 12More nonfiction than fiction questions appear on SOL reading test in grades 5 – 12

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, Reading Blueprints

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Reading – Vocabulary Vocabulary is tested in passages and in stand-alone items

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Reading – Vocabulary

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Reading – Vocabulary

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Reading – Vocabulary

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Reading – Vocabulary

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Reading – Vocabulary

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Grade 3 Reading Multiple Choice/TEI SOL Test SOL Test

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Grade 8 Reading Multiple Choice/TEI SOL Test SOL Test

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 EOC Reading Multiple Choice/TEI SOL Test SOL Test

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Reading

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Reading

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Reading

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Reading

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Reading

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Reading

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Reading Stand-alone figurative language item

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Reading

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 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.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.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.Paired passages is an easy way to incorporate nonfiction. Compare and Contrast texts for :Compare and Contrast texts for : Organizational patternsOrganizational patterns InformationInformation GenresGenres Author’s point of view, voice, style, messageAuthor’s point of view, voice, style, message Word choiceWord choice

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Paired Passages

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Paired Passages

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Paired Passages

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Paired Passages

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Writing Teaching writing is an expectation of every grade, not only “tested” gradesTeaching writing is an expectation of every grade, not only “tested” grades Self- and peer-editing opportunities for students are essentialSelf- and peer-editing opportunities for students are essential SOL writing requires multi-paragraphsSOL 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)Provide students with opportunities to compose using computer technology and to use the Online Practice SOL Writing Tool (no prompts provided)

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Writing Writing revolves around mode, purpose, audience, and processWriting revolves around mode, purpose, audience, and process Each grade level has a composing/revision standard and an editing/grammar standardEach grade level has a composing/revision standard and an editing/grammar standard Emphasis is put on elaboration, unity, central idea, organization, tone, and voiceEmphasis is put on elaboration, unity, central idea, organization, tone, and voice

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 SOL Writing Blueprints

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Changes to SOL Writing Tests The End-of-Course prompt - persuasiveThe End-of-Course prompt - persuasive Grade 8 prompt - persuasive or expositoryGrade 8 prompt - persuasive or expository Grade 5 prompt - expository or narrativeGrade 5 prompt - expository or narrative  Composing/Written Expression is one combined domain  Research will be tested in writing instead of reading

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, Composing/Written Expression Audience/purposeAudience/purpose Central IdeaCentral Idea Effective conclusionsEffective conclusions Counter argumentsCounter arguments ElaborationElaboration UnityUnity OrganizationOrganization Deliberate Word ChoiceDeliberate Word Choice Selected, Precise InformationSelected, Precise Information Sentence VarietySentence Variety ToneTone VoiceVoice Usage & Mechanics Sentence FormationSentence Formation UsageUsage Standard InflectionsStandard Inflections Comparison of Adjectives / Adverbs AgreementComparison of Adjectives / Adverbs Agreement MechanicsMechanics CapitalizationCapitalization SpellingSpelling PunctuationPunctuation FormattingFormatting SOL Two Domain Writing Rubric

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 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

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Writing Rubric Scale Each writing domain is scored using the following scale:

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Writing Prompts Released

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Grade 5 Writing Multiple Choice/TEI SOL Test SOL Test

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Grade 8 Writing Multiple Choice/TEI SOL Test SOL Test

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 EOC Writing Multiple Choice/TEI SOL Test SOL Test

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 SOL Assessment Notes 15% of the reading/writing tests will be TEI15% of the reading/writing tests will be TEI Emphasis words (most, main, best) will not be emphasized on any SOL testEmphasis words (most, main, best) will not be emphasized on any SOL test NOT and EXCEPT will continue to be emphasized except on grade 3 readingNOT 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 EXCEPTGrade 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 LearningThe SOL Released Tests are not aligned with the 2010 English Standards of Learning

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 SOL Assessment Notes Direct Writing is online; students MAY use scratch paperDirect Writing is online; students MAY use scratch paper EOC Writing Rubric is mode specific – persuasiveEOC Writing Rubric is mode specific – persuasive Spring 2015 – English SOL tests will be releasedSpring 2015 – English SOL tests will be released

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 RESOURCES

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, English Standards of Learning Web Page 2010 English Standards of Learning Web Page

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Curriculum Framework Assessment items may not and should not be a verbatim reflection of the information presented in the 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.It is not meant to be an exhaustive or a limiting document.

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 English Curriculum Framework Use all 3 columns of the English Framework Curriculum

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Online Writing Web Page Online Writing Web Page

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Writing Resources Downloadable Writing Process graphic

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Graphic Organizers ClusteringClusteringClustering ProcessProcessProcess Comparison / ContrastComparison / ContrastComparison / ContrastComparison / Contrast Order ImportanceOrder ImportanceOrder ImportanceOrder Importance Sensory ChartSensory ChartSensory ChartSensory Chart Connected RelationshipsConnected RelationshipsConnected RelationshipsConnected Relationships Persuasive Paper ChecklistPersuasive Paper ChecklistPersuasive Paper ChecklistPersuasive Paper Checklist

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 SOL Writing Instruction Checklists

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Online Writing Practice Tool Typing Tools Progress Bar Current Line Location Typing Tools

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Enhanced Scope and Sequence Sample Lessons

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 SOL Practice Items

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Blueprints

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 SOL Progression Charts Writing, Grammar, Reading, Research

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 SOL Institute Materials

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Formative Assessment Formative Assessment Pull passages from content textsPull passages from content texts Punctuate the textPunctuate the text Ask readingAsk reading comprehension questions Include vocabularyInclude vocabulary Include short essay questionsInclude short essay questions

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 In Summary Review Vertical AlignmentReview Vertical Alignment Teach NonfictionTeach Nonfiction Pair PassagesPair Passages Teach Roots and AffixesTeach Roots and Affixes Teach Composing OnlineTeach Composing Online Offer Students Choices (reading & writing)Offer Students Choices (reading & writing) Integrate All StrandsIntegrate All Strands

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Teacher Direct Teacher Direct

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Teacher Direct Teacher Direct

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Questions?

Division Leadership Liaison Meeting January 7, 2013 Contact Information Virginia Department of Education Tracy Fair Robertson English Coordinator Assessment Office