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2010 English Standards of Learning Rigor, Resources, and Assessment January 2013 1

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2 Rigor Rigor 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. 2

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3 Increased Rigor 2010 English Standards of Learning Emphasis on Greek and Latin roots in word study Vocabulary study using authentic texts Connotation and denotation of words Emphasis on nonfiction texts, text structures, and organizational patterns Making inferences and drawing conclusions based on explicit or implied information in more complex texts 3

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4 Increased Rigor 2010 English Standards of Learning Comparison of texts in fiction and nonfiction Persuasive writing in grades 5-12 Analytical and argumentative writing in grades 9-12 Research strand in grades 4-12 includes research products, synthesis of information, credibility of sources 4

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5 Reading Vocabulary 5

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

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7 Reading Vocabulary 7

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8 Reading - Vocabulary 8

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9 Reading Vocabulary 9

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10 Reading Vocabulary 10

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11 Reading Vocabulary 11

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12 Reading Vocabulary 12

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13 Reading Fiction and Nonfiction Standards at each grade address reading fiction and nonfiction Nonfiction emphasizes text structures and organizational patterns Inferences and conclusions based on explicit and implied information Differentiate between fact and opinion 13

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14 Reading Fiction and Nonfiction Increase rigor by choice of texts Offer students choice in reading/writing topics Use project-based learning Use cooperative groups 14

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15 Reading 15

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16 Reading 16

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17 Reading 17

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18 Reading 18

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19 Reading 19

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20 Reading 20

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21 Reading 21 Stand-alone figurative language item

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22 Reading 22

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23 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. 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 patterns Information Genres Authors point of view, voice, style, message Word choice 23

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24 Paired Passages 24

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

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26 Paired Passages 26

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27 Paired Passages

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28 Paired Passages 28

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29 Writing Writing 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 29

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30 Writing Teaching 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) 30

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31 Changes to SOL Writing Tests The 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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32 Writing 32

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33 Writing 33

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34 Writing 34

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35 Writing 35

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36 Writing 36

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37 Online Writing 37 English Resources

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38 Online Writing Web Page 38

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39 Online Writing Practice Tool Typing Tools Progress Bar Current Line Location Typing Tools

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40 SOL Writing Prompts 40

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41 SOL Writing Prompts 41

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42 SOL Writing Instruction Checklists 42

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43 SOL Writing Instruction Checklists 43

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44 SOL Institute Materials 44

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45 Enhanced Scope and Sequence Sample Lessons 45

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46 SOL Practice Items 46

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47 Formative Assessment Pull passages from content texts Punctuate the text Ask reading comprehension questions Include vocabulary Include short essay questions 47

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48 Contact Information Virginia Department of Education Tracy Fair Robertson English Coordinator Tracy.Robertson@doe.virginia.gov 804-371-7585 Thomas Santangelo Elementary English Specialist Thomas.Santangelo@doe.virginia.gov 804-225-3203 Jackie Kelley English Specialist Jacquelyn.Kelley@doe.virginia.gov 804-786-2484 Assessment Office Student_assessment@doe.virginia.gov 804-225-2102 48