CELDT PRACTICE

Writing Version A

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 WritingELD Proficiency Level

Early AdvancedStrategies 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 WritingELD Proficiency Level

Early AdvancedEnglish 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 FormatGrammar and Structure• Students are asked multiple-

choice questions • Students’ answers are scored

correct, incorrect, or no response• Sample question

Grammar and Structure

DirectionsChoose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

1.He must _____ the tree to reach the oranges.

a. climbedb. climbc. plantd. replant

Grammar and Structure

DirectionsChoose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

2. Robert _____ to the park to meet his friend.

a. ranb. walkc. speedd. go

Grammar and Structure

DirectionsChoose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

3. Ruth is ______ than Paco.a. fastb. slowc. nextd. faster

Grammar and Structure

DirectionsChoose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

4. The children ____ walking to school this morning.

a. wasb. isc. wered. wasn’t

Grammar and Structure

DirectionsChoose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

5. Sunday’s game ____ the best game of the season.

a. wereb. isc. wasd. with

Grammar and Structure

DirectionsChoose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

6. _____ science teacher is Ms. Beck.

a. Mineb. myc. Myd. mine

Grammar and Structure

DirectionsChoose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

7. Several of my coins ____ on the floor.

a. fellb. fallingc. falld. falls

Grammar and Structure

DirectionsChoose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

8. One problem with ____ toys is that they are too small.

a. thisb. thesesc. Thisd. these

Grammar and Structure

DirectionsChoose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

9. ____ boy didn’t understand the question.

a. thisb. Thisc. Theyd. These

Grammar and Structure

DirectionsChoose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

10. ____ girl didn’t understand the question.

a. Theseb. Thatc. Thosed. Them

Grammar and Structure

DirectionsChoose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

11. Give Carlos a copy of the homework when you see ____.

a. herb. himc. themd. his

Grammar and Structure

DirectionsChoose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

12. These textbooks belong to ____ students.

a. thisb. thatc. thosed. she

Grammar and Structure

DirectionsChoose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

13. The boys _____ get out because the door is locked.

a. canb. willc. ared. can’t

Grammar and Structure

DirectionsChoose the word that BEST completes the sentence.

14. Someone ____ to sweep the floor because is dirty.

a. willb. needsc. isd. knows

Question FormatSentences

• Students are asked to write a sentence based on a drawing

• Students’ answers are scored on a 3-point sentence rubric

• Sample question

Sentences

Directions15. Write a sentence that

describes what is happening in the picture.

Sentences

Directions16. Write a sentence that

describes what is happening in the picture.

Sentences

Directions17. Write a sentence that

describes what is happening in the picture.

Sentences

Directions18. Write a sentence that

describes what is happening in the picture.

Sentences

Directions19. Write a sentence that

describes what is happening in the picture.

Sentences

Directions20. Write a sentence that

describes what is happening in the picture.

Question FormatShort 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

DirectionsYou 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

Directions21. Write a paragraph that

describes something you learned in school and how it helped you in life.

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