WY-TOPP Modular Assessments - ELA

Benchmark Modules: ELA Grade 1

Test Name What This Test Measures Form Name

Number of Items

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 1 –Reading Informational

This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate informational passages.

A 8

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 1 –Reading Literature

This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate literature passages.

A 10

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 1 –Reading Foundational*

This test measures a student’s ability to read grade-appropriate passages out loud with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

A

1 Teacher-Directed Prompt

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 1 –Language

This test measures a student’s ability to demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English in grade-appropriate writing as well as the acquisition and use of grade-appropriate vocabulary.

A 8

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 1 –Language (Sentence Writing)*

This test measures a student’s ability to demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling through writing.

A 1 Teacher-Directed Prompt

*Note: The asterisks indicated that these Modulars include teacher directed items that require small group or one-on-one administration.

The table is designed to provide information about the content of each benchmark modular

assessment by grade and subject. In the above table, you will find the name of the benchmark

module, a brief description of the skills the module assesses, the names of each test form (e.g.,

A, B, C, etc.), and the number of test items on each form.

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Benchmark Modules: ELA Grade 2

Test Name What This Test Measures Form Name

Number of Items

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 2 –Reading Informational

This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate informational passages.

A 8

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 2 –Reading Literature

This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate literature passages.

A 10

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 2 –Reading Foundational*

This test measures a student’s ability to read grade-appropriate passages out loud with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

A

1 Teacher-Directed Prompt

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 2 –Language

This test measures a student’s ability to demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English in grade-appropriate writing as well as the acquisition and use of grade-appropriate vocabulary.

A 8

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 2 –Writing*

This test measures a student’s ability to write opinion pieces on chosen topics, supporting a point of view with reasons.

A 1 Teacher-Directed Prompt

*Note: The asterisks indicated that these Modulars include teacher directed items that require small group or one-on-one administration.

The table is designed to provide information about the content of each benchmark modular

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WY-TOPP Modular Assessments - ELA

Benchmark Modules: ELA Grade 3

Test Name What This Test Measures Form Name

Number of Items

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 3

–Reading Informationalt Name This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate informational passages.

AForm 22Number

B 22

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 3 –Reading Literature

This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate literature passages.

A 12

B 14

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 3

–Editing* This test measures a student’s ability to demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English in grade-appropriate writing.

A 6

B 7

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 3 –Listening

This test measures a student’s ability to integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse, grade-appropriate media and formats and evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence/rhetoric.

A 11

Benchmark Module: Writing Grade 3 –Informative

This test measures a student’s ability to write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

A 1

prompt

Benchmark Module: Writing Grade 3 –Opinion

This test measures a student’s ability to write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.

A 1

prompt

*Note: All editing task sets contain five errors. Each form contains two sets for a total of 10 errors. Paragraphs withmultiple errors count as one item with 2 points for scoring purposes.

The table is designed to provide information about the content of each benchmark modular

assessment by grade and subject. In the above table, you will find the name of the benchmark

module, a brief description of the skills the module assesses, the names of each test form (e.g.,

A, B, C, etc.), and the number of test items on each form.

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WY-TOPP Modular Assessments - ELABenchmark Modules: ELA Grade 4

Test Name What This Test Measures Form Name

Number of Items

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 4 –Reading Informational

This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and

A 15

integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate informational passages. B 14

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 4

–Reading Literature This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and

A 23

integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate literature passages. B 24

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 4 –Editing*

This test measures a student’s ability to demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English in grade-appropriate writing.

A 8

B 7

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 4 –Listening

This test measures a student’s ability to integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse, grade-appropriate media and formats and evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence/rhetoric.

A 10

Benchmark Module: Writing Grade 4 –Informative

This test measures a student’s ability to write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

A 1

prompt

Benchmark Module: Writing Grade 4 –Opinion

This test measures a student’s ability to write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

A 1

prompt

*Note: All editing task sets contain five errors. Each form contains two sets for a total of 10 errors. Paragraphs withmultiple errors count as one item with 2 points for scoring purposes.

The table is designed to provide information about the content of each benchmark modular

assessment by grade and subject. In the above table, you will find the name of the benchmark

module, a brief description of the skills the module assesses, the names of each test form (e.g.,

A, B, C, etc.), and the number of test items on each form.

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WY-TOPP Modular Assessments - ELABenchmark Modules: ELA Grade 5

Test Name What This Test Measures Form Name

Number of Items

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 5 –Reading Informational

This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate informational passages.

A 19

B 22

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 5 –Reading Literature

This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate literature passages.

A 22

B 23

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 5 –Editing*

This test measures a student’s ability to demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English in

A 6

grade-appropriate writing. B 7

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 5

–Listening This test measures a student’s ability to integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse, grade-appropriate media and formats and evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence/rhetoric.

A 11

Benchmark Module: Writing Grade 5 –Informative

This test measures a student’s ability to write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

A 1

prompt

Benchmark Module: Writing Grade 5 –Opinion

This test measures a student’s ability to write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

A 1

prompt

*Note: All editing task sets contain five errors. Each form contains two sets for a total of 10 errors. Paragraphs withmultiple errors count as one item with 2 points for scoring purposes.

The table is designed to provide information about the content of each benchmark modular

assessment by grade and subject. In the above table, you will find the name of the benchmark

module, a brief description of the skills the module assesses, the names of each test form (e.g.,

A, B, C, etc.), and the number of test items on each form.

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WY-TOPP Modular Assessments - ELABenchmark Modules: ELA Grade 6

Test Name What This Test Measures Form Name

Number of Items

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 6 –Reading Informational

This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate informational passages.

A 22

B 22

C 14

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 6

–Reading Literature This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate literature passages.

A 21

B 22

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 6 –Editing*

This test measures a student’s ability to demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English in

A 6

grade-appropriate writing. B 7

C 8

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 6 –Listening

This test measures a student’s ability to integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse, grade-appropriate media and formats and evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence/rhetoric.

A 14

Benchmark Module: Writing Grade 6 –Informative

This test measures a student’s ability to write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

A 1

prompt

Benchmark Module: Writing Grade 6

–Argumentative This test measures a student’s ability to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

A 1

prompt

*Note: All editing task sets contain five errors. Each form contains two sets for a total of 10 errors. Paragraphs withmultiple errors count as one item with 2 points for scoring purposes.

The table is designed to provide information about the content of each benchmark modular

assessment by grade and subject. In the above table, you will find the name of the benchmark

module, a brief description of the skills the module assesses, the names of each test form (e.g.,

A, B, C, etc.), and the number of test items on each form.

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WY-TOPP Modular Assessments - ELABenchmark Modules: ELA Grade 7

Test Name What This Test Measures Form Name

Number of Items

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 7 –Reading Informational

This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate informational passages.

A 23

B 23

C 15

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 7

–Reading Literature This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate literature passages.

A 23

B 22

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 7 –Editing*

This test measures a student’s ability to demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English in

A 8

grade-appropriate writing. B 7

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 7

–Listening This test measures a student’s ability to integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse, grade-appropriate media and formats and evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence/rhetoric.

A 10

Benchmark Module: Writing Grade 7 –Informative

This test measures a student’s ability to write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

A 1

prompt

Benchmark Module: Writing Grade 7 –Argumentative

This test measures a student’s ability to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

A 1

prompt

*Note: All editing task sets contain five errors. Each form contains two sets for a total of 10 errors. Paragraphs withmultiple errors count as one item with 2 points for scoring purposes.

The table is designed to provide information about the content of each benchmark modular

assessment by grade and subject. In the above table, you will find the name of the benchmark

module, a brief description of the skills the module assesses, the names of each test form (e.g.,

A, B, C, etc.), and the number of test items on each form.

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What This Test Measures

WY-TOPP Modular Assessments - ELABenchmark Modules: ELA Grade 8

Test Name What This Test Measures Form Name

Number of Items

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 8 –Reading Informational

This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate informational passages.

A 21

B 22

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 8 –Reading Literature

This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate literature passages.

A 22

B 23

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 8 –Editing*

This test measures a student’s ability to demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English in

A 7

grade-appropriate writing. B 8

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 8

–Listening This test measures a student’s ability to integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse, grade-appropriate media and formats and evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence/rhetoric.

A 8

Benchmark Module: Writing Grade 8 –Informative

This test measures a student’s ability to write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

A 1

prompt

Benchmark Module: Writing Grade 8 –Argumentative

This test measures a student’s ability to write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

A 1

prompt

*Note: All editing task sets contain five errors. Each form contains two sets for a total of 10 errors. Paragraphs withmultiple errors count as one item with 2 points for scoring purposes.

The table is designed to provide information about the content of each benchmark modular

assessment by grade and subject. In the above table, you will find the name of the benchmark

module, a brief description of the skills the module assesses, the names of each test form (e.g.,

A, B, C, etc.), and the number of test items on each form.

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WY-TOPP Modular Assessments - ELABenchmark Modules: ELA Grade 9

Test Name What This Test Measures Form Name

Number of Items

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 9 –Reading Informational

This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate informational passages.

A 23

B 22

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 9 –Reading Literature

This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate literature passages.

A 21

B 21

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 9 –Editing*

This test measures a student’s ability to demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English in

A 7

grade-appropriate writing. B 8

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 9

–Listening This test measures a student’s ability to integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse, grade-appropriate media and formats and evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence/rhetoric.

A 11

Benchmark Module: Writing Grade 9 –Informative

This test measures a student’s ability to write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

A 1

prompt

Benchmark Module: Writing Grade 9 –Argumentative

This test measures a student’s ability to write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

A 1

prompt

*Note: All editing task sets contain five errors. Each form contains two sets for a total of 10 errors. Paragraphs withmultiple errors count as one item with 2 points for scoring purposes.

The table is designed to provide information about the content of each benchmark modular

assessment by grade and subject. In the above table, you will find the name of the benchmark

module, a brief description of the skills the module assesses, the names of each test form (e.g.,

A, B, C, etc.), and the number of test items on each form.

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WY-TOPP Modular Assessments - ELABenchmark Modules: ELA Grade 10

Test Name What This Test Measures Form Name

Number of Items

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 10 –Reading Informational

This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate informational passages.

A 22

B 23

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 10 –Reading Literature

This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate literature passages.

A 19

B 21

C 17

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 10 –Editing*

This test measures a student’s ability to demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English in

A 8

grade-appropriate writing. B 8

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 10

–Listening This test measures a student’s ability to integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse, grade-appropriate media and formats and evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence/rhetoric.

A 8

Benchmark Module: Writing Grade 10 –Informative

This test measures a student’s ability to write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

A 1

prompt

Benchmark Module: Writing Grade 10

–Argumentative This test measures a student’s ability to write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

A 1

prompt

*Note: All editing task sets contain five errors. Each form contains two sets for a total of 10 errors. Paragraphs withmultiple errors count as one item with 2 points for scoring purposes.

The table is designed to provide information about the content of each benchmark modular

assessment by grade and subject. In the above table, you will find the name of the benchmark

module, a brief description of the skills the module assesses, the names of each test form (e.g.,

A, B, C, etc.), and the number of test items on each form.

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WY-TOPP Modular Assessments - ELABenchmark Modules: ELA Grade 11

Test Name What This Test Measures Form Name

Number of Items

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 11 –Reading Informational

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 11 –Reading Literature

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 11 –Editing*

This test measures a student’s ability to demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English in

A 8

grade-appropriate writing. B 8

Benchmark Module: ELA Grade 11 This test measures a student’s ability to integrate and –Listening evaluate information presented in diverse, grade-

appropriate media and formats and evaluate a A 13 speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence/rhetoric.

Benchmark Module: Writing Grade 11

–Informative

Benchmark Module: Writing Grade 11

– Argumentative

This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate informational passages.

This test measures a student’s ability to determine key ideas and details, examine craft and structure, and integrate knowledge and ideas in grade-appropriate literature passages.

This test measures a student’s ability to write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

This test measures a student’s ability to write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

A

B

A

B

A

A

prompt

prompt

*Note: All editing task sets contain five errors. Each form contains two sets for a total of 10 errors. Paragraphs withmultiple errors count as one item with 2 points for scoring purposes.

The table is designed to provide information about the content of each benchmark modular

assessment by grade and subject. In the above table, you will find the name of the benchmark

module, a brief description of the skills the module assesses, the names of each test form (e.g.,

A, B, C, etc.), and the number of test items on each form.

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