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2010English Standards of Learning

Rigor, Resources, and Assessment

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1RigorRigor asks students to use content to solve complex problems and to develop strategies that can be applied to other situations, make connections across content areas, and ultimately draw conclusions and create solutions on their own.Rigor requires teachers to create a learning environment where students use their knowledge to create meaning for a broader purpose. Review the samples of the technology enhanced items from the Standards of Learning tests and use similar formats in your formative assessments.

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#2Increased Rigor 2010 English Standards of LearningEmphasis on Greek and Latin roots in word studyVocabulary study using authentic textsConnotation and denotation of wordsEmphasis on nonfiction texts, text structures, and organizational patternsMaking inferences and drawing conclusions based on explicit or implied information in more complex texts

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#3Increased Rigor 2010 English Standards of LearningComparison of texts in fiction and nonfictionPersuasive writing in grades 5-12Analytical and argumentative writing in grades 9-12Research strand in grades 4-12 includes research products, synthesis of information, credibility of sources

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#4Reading Vocabulary

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Reading Vocabulary

6Vocabulary is tested in passages and in stand-alone items.

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#12Reading Fiction and NonfictionStandards at each grade address reading fiction and nonfictionNonfiction emphasizes text structures and organizational patternsInferences and conclusions based on explicit and implied informationDifferentiate between fact and opinion

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#13Reading Fiction and NonfictionIncrease rigor by choice of textsOffer students choice in reading/writing topicsUse project-based learning Use cooperative groups14

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21Stand-alone figurative language item

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#22Comparison of textsGrades 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 patternsInformationGenresAuthors point of view, voice, style, messageWord choice

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25Destitute pea pickers in California. A 32 year old mother of seven children. Dorothea Langehttp://www.loc.gov/index.html

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#28WritingWriting 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

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#29WritingTeaching 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)

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#30Changes to SOL Writing TestsThe 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

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#36Online Writing37English Resources

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Online Writing Web Page38

#38Online Writing Practice Tool

Typing ToolsProgress BarCurrent Line LocationTyping Tools

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#The link to the list of possible prompts for the SOL Direct writing for grades 5, 8, and end-of-course is posted on the English SOL page.Additional prompts may be added to the lists in the future as more prompts become available. These prompts will be used during the spring 2013 administration of the SOL writing assessment.40SOL Writing Prompts41

#The SOL Direct Writing prompt for grade 5 is either narrative or expository.Eighth grade students will respond to an expository or a persuasive prompt.The end-of-course prompts are persuasive.

Teachers are encourage to provide opportunities for students to practice with the prompts as part of their regular writing instruction.41SOL Writing Instruction Checklists42

#The Instruction Writing Checklists appear directly below the link for the SOL direct writing prompts42SOL Writing Instruction Checklists43

#The SOL Writing Instruction Checklists are aligned to the Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework. The checklists use the same 4 point rubric as the SOL direct writing assessments. The checklists address the Composing/Written Expression Domain for grades 5, 8, and end-of-course writing. Since the writing checklists are posted in Word format, the checklists can be adapted to fit any mode of writing. School divisions are encouraged to add their own requirements for the Usage and Mechanics domain.43SOL Institute Materials44

#44Enhanced Scope and Sequence Sample Lessons45

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#46 Formative Assessment

Pull passages from content textsPunctuate the textAsk reading comprehension questionsInclude vocabularyInclude short essay questions

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#47Contact InformationVirginia Department of EducationTracy Fair RobertsonEnglish CoordinatorTracy.Robertson@doe.virginia.gov 804-371-7585

Thomas SantangeloElementary English SpecialistThomas.Santangelo@doe.virginia.gov804-225-3203

Jackie KelleyEnglish SpecialistJacquelyn.Kelley@doe.virginia.gov804-786-2484

Assessment OfficeStudent_assessment@doe.virginia.gov 804-225-2102

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