1. Moving Literacy Forward with 2017 English Standards of Learning
2018 Fall SOL Institutes

2. Welcome

3. Agenda

4. 2017-2018 Reading SOL Pass Rates
Test
Pass Rate
Pass Rate
Pass Rate
Grade 3 English Reading 76 75 72
Grade 4 English Reading 77 79
Grade 5 English Reading 81 80
Grade 6 English Reading 78
Grade 7 English Reading 82
Grade 8 English Reading
End of Course English Reading 89 87

5. 2017-2018 Writing SOL Pass Rates
Test
Pass Rate
Pass Rate
Pass Rate
Grade 8 Writing 71 73
End of Course Writing 83 84

6. Profile of a Virginia Graduate (1 of 2)

7. Profile of a Virginia Graduate (2 of 2)
Describes knowledge, skills, competencies, and experiences students should attain during K-12 education to make them “life-ready.”
English Standards were the first to be developed under the Profile.

8. The 5 C’s

9. Summary of Changes in the 2017 English Standards of Learning
Alignment with the 5 Cs: Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Citizenship
Alignment to the applicable VA Workplace Readiness Skills
Reorganization of K-3 to align with 4-12
Expansion of technical reading & writing in grades 9-12

10. Summary of Changes in the 2017 English Standards of Learning (1 of 5)
Introduction of reflective writing in grades 6-12
Expansion of skills for collaboration, consensus-building, team-building, and working toward common goals
Creation of standards in reading requiring comparing/contrasting details in literary and informational nonfiction texts
Expansion of requirements for nonfiction/informational/technical reading in grades 4-12

11. Summary of Changes in the 2017 English Standards of Learning (2 of 5)
Renamed Communication strand now Communication & Multimodal Literacies. Reflects the integration of multiple modes of communication and expression, digital citizenship, and current best practices
Includes and encourage options such as podcasts, presentations with visuals and media, blogs, etc.

12. Summary of Changes in the 2017 English Standards of Learning (3 of 5)
Multimodal
Strategic use of two or more codependent modes of communication
Both modes are essential to convey the intended message.
For example: graphics, written language, moving images, music, audio, presentation technologies, movement, etc.

13. Summary of Changes in the 2017 English Standards of Learning (4 of 5)
Emphasis on ethical use of the Internet when gathering & using information
Introduction of a focus on a mode of writing at each grade level:
6th- narrative & reflective
7th & 8th – expository & persuasive
9th & 10th – persuasive & analytical
11th & 12th – persuasive & argumentative

14. Summary of Changes in the 2017 English Standards of Learning (5 of 5)
The strands of the 2017 English Standards:
Communication & Multimodal Literacies
Reading
Writing
Research
The goals are to teach students to read, write, research and communicate. The strands are developed separately, but expected to be seamlessly integrated in the classroom. Through the rigorous application of the English Standards of Learning, students become critical thinkers, effective contributors, and global citizens.

15. 2017 English Curriculum Framework Now Posted

16. Reviewing Changes
The 2017 English Standards of Learning are expanded by the Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Processes (EKSP) in the Curriculum Framework
This is not meant to be an exhaustive list, nor one that limits what is taught in the classroom
The EKSP is not a one-to-one match of the standards
If the standard is self-explanatory, there will be no additional explanation

17. English Skills Spiral
The concepts, skills, and content in English Language Arts spiral; teachers should note each grade level builds skills that carry to the following grades. Each grade level within the English Curriculum Framework builds from kindergarten through grade 12, creating a comprehensive instructional tool, which prepares students for success in future postsecondary education and the workplace. Teachers should review the Curriculum Framework for the scope of learning in each of the strands in previous grades and in the grades to follow.

18. Setting Example

19. 2017 Curriculum Framework (1 of 3)
Overview of strand on Strand Introduction page
Teacher Notes appear on Introduction page
Suggested Instructional Strategies and Best Practices are on Teacher Notes page
First column Understanding the Standard has been deleted and that information moved to introduction page
CF Columns: Essential Understandings & Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Processes

20. 2017 Curriculum Framework (2 of 3)

21. 2017 Curriculum Framework (3 of 3)

22. 2017 SOL Progression Charts Reading

23. 2017 SOL Crosswalk

24. VDOE English Page

25. 2017 English SOL Implementation Timeline (1 of 2)

26. 2017 English SOL Implementation Timeline (2 of 2)

27. How do we effectively integrate strands in the English classroom?

28. Successful English Instruction Integrate the strands
Vocabulary Development
Specific vocabulary from authentic text
Content vocabulary from math, science, and social studies
Reading
Both fiction & nonfiction text
Text-rich environment with variety of text and media
Student choice whenever possible
Writing
Writing as a process for a variety of authentic purposes
Regular writing conferences
Use of Writing Portfolios
Research
Ongoing and embedded in the learning process (when applicable)
Communication/Multimodal Literacies

29. Successful English Instruction Best Practices
Paired texts
Use of text-dependent questions
Use of inference questions
Use of text-based vocabulary
Writing components in every lesson
Frequent research components

30. TeacherDirect

31. Of Note: website accessibility
Changing website(s) for ADA accessibility
If 2 versions of a doc are posted, ADA version is listed first followed by ‘original word version’
No more PDF docs
Original format of previous SOL Institute PPTs and handouts will change and may not be included on updated page
Save files now
English website updated each quarter

32. This afternoon- Performance Assessments
Testing and the 2017 English Standards of Learning
Book Distribution
Evaluation

33. VIRGINIA IS FOR LEARNERS

34. VDOE Disclaimer
Reference within this presentation to any specific commercial or non-commercial product, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply an endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the Virginia Department of Education.

35. Contact Information
Jill Nogueras
English Coordinator
Denise Fehrenbach
English Specialist
Assessment Office
Virginia Department of Education