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
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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 [email protected]
804-371-7585 Thomas Santangelo Elementary English Specialist
[email protected] 804-225-3203 Jackie Kelley
English Specialist [email protected] 804-786-2484
Assessment Office [email protected] 804-225-2102
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