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Vision to Practice
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Full Implementation of the 2010 English Standards of Learning:
Instructional Updates
Jackie KelleyEnglish Specialist
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Standards of Learning Review Process
• The Standards of Quality require the Board of Education to review the Standards of Learning on a regular schedule.
• The English Standards of Learning were developed in 1995 and revised in 2002.
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Standards of Learning Review Process
• Higher Education Review Committee meets to review proposed SOL
• Feedback solicited from business leaders• Following first review, the proposed English
SOL placed on the VDOE Web site for review and public comment
• A series of Public hearings held as prescribed the BOE
• The proposed English SOL presented to BOE for final review and adoption
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English Curriculum FrameworkReview Process
• In writing the Curriculum Framework, the following were considered:
• Alignment studies from Achieve, College Board, and ACT
• Reports from National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), International Reading Association (IRA), The American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
• Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
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Schedule of implementation• January 2010 –BOE approves and adopts the
2010 English Standards of Learning• November 2010 – BOE approves and adopts the
2010 English Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework
• 2011-2012 – SOL Field testing on items aligned to the 2010 English Standards of Learning
• February – April, 2012 – SOL online writing field test for grades 5, 8, and EOC
• Fall 2012 - Full implementation of SOL EOC Reading
• Spring 2013 - Full implementation of grades 3-8 and EOC Reading; grades 5, 8, and EOC Writing
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IMPLICATIONS FOR INSTRUCTION
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Curriculum Framework
• Students are expected to continue to apply knowledge, skills, and processes from Standards of Learning presented in previous grades as they build expertise in English.
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Curriculum Framework
• Assessment items may not and should not be a verbatim reflection of the information presented in the Curriculum Framework.
• It is not meant to be an exhaustive or a limiting document.
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English Curriculum Framework• Use all 3 columns of the English Framework Curriculum
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Vocabulary
• Differentiate between denotation and connotation
• Figurative language is addressed in vocabulary (stand alone items)
• 9-12 vocabulary standards address idioms and allusions - should not be taught in isolation
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Vocabulary
• Vocabulary standards appear as the first standard under reading in 4-12
• Use authentic texts, not merely word lists
• Use of affixes and roots
• Common Greek and Latin roots and affixes
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4-12 Reading
• Stronger vertical alignment grades 4-12
• Reading divided into fiction and nonfiction strands
• Vocabulary standards appear as the first standard under reading in 4-12
• Fiction includes narrative nonfiction, poetry, and drama
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4-12 Reading• SOL tests will emphasize nonfiction reading
using both informational and functional passages
• Nonfiction reading includes emphasis on text structures
• 9-12 nonfiction standards include identification of faulty reasoning
• Main idea and supporting details in fiction and nonfiction
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6-12 Reading• Reading strategies are emphasized in each
strand including before, during, and after reading
• Both fiction and nonfiction emphasize making inferences and drawing conclusions
• Comparing texts is emphasized in 8-12
• Pair passages of same topic: fiction and nonfiction
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9-12 Fiction Reading
• School divisions have the choice of sequence of American, British, and world literature (10,11,12)
• Grade 9 fiction standard includes all literary terms
• Grade 11 fiction standard includes literary movements, archetypal characters, and themes
• No required reading list; local choice
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4-12 Nonfiction Reading
• Instruction should include both informational and functional passages
• Nonfiction reading includes emphasis on text structures and organizational patterns
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6-12 Reading Nonfiction
Use of text features:• Bold-face/italics• Use of color type• Underlining• Indentation• Side bars• Illustrations, graphics, photographs• Headings and subheadings• Footnotes and annotations
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6-12 Reading Nonfiction
Patterns of organizing nonfiction texts:• Chronological or sequential• Comparison/contrast• Cause and effect• Problem-solution• Generalization or principle (explanation)• Enumeration or listing• Concept definition• Process
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4-12 Writing
• Writing revolves around mode, purpose, audience, and process
• All students should be given practice writing on demand, for shorter time frames, and over extended periods of time
• Each grade level has a composing/revision standard and an editing/grammar standard
• SOL writing does NOT require 5 paragraphs
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4-12 Writing• Provide students with opportunities to compose
using computer technology (NAEP; SOL writing online 5, 8, EOC)
• Provide students opportunities to use the Online Practice SOL Writing Tool (no prompts provided)
• Teaching writing is an expectation of every grade, not only “tested” grades
• Self- and peer-editing opportunities for students are essential
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9-12 Writing
• Argumentative, persuasive, and analytical writing is emphasized in 11th and 12th grades
• Students should be able to produce a sound argument, address counterclaims, provide sound reasoning, and come to a just conclusion
• Teachers need to stress “real life” writing opportunities~ not merely literary analysis
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Research (Grades 4-12)
• Consequences of plagiarism, following ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information stressed grades 3-12
• Strand begins at grade 4• Students conduct research projects in
grades 4 and 5• Citation of primary and secondary sources
begins in grade 6• MLA or APA documentation required in
grades 9-12
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4-12 Research
• Critically evaluate the accuracy, quality, and validity of the information
• Frame, analyze, and synthesize information to solve problems, answer questions, and generate new knowledge
• Each research “product” does not have to be a paper
• Incorporate Media Literacy into research
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Communication/Media Literacy
• Provide opportunities for collaboration
• Use of 21st century skills
• Paraphrasing and summarizing
• Active listening skills
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Communication/Media Literacy• Identify author, audience, content, and
purpose of media messages
• Compare/contrast auditory, visual, and written media messages
• Identify persuasive techniques in media messages
• Distinguish between fact and opinion
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Communication/Media Literacy
• 9-12 Review of media for persuasive or rhetorical devices
• Pairs with persuasive/analytical reading and writing
• Opportunities to write/analyze blogs, Web sites, Pod casts, wikis, etc.
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Virginia College and Career Readiness Initiative
• Designed to strengthen students'
preparation for college and the work force before leaving high school
• English Performance Expectations (EPE) are comprised of 51 Standards in reading, writing, and communicating
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English Performance Expectations
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Next Steps
• SOL Institutes July 10 – August 7
• Enhanced Scope and Sequence Summer 2012
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English SOL Tests
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Phase-Out of Paper/Pencil Testing
• Language in the Appropriations Act requires that all Standards of Learning (SOL) tests be administered online by:
• 2010-2011 for all high schools
• 2011-2012 for all middle schools
• 2012-2013 for all elementary schools
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Phase-Out of Paper/Pencil Testing: Exceptions
SOL tests available in a paper/pencil format for students with a documented need
Examples include:• Attends school in a location where the
required technology is not available (e.g., out-placed students or homebound)
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Examples of Documented Needs for Paper/Pencil Testing
• Accommodation in the IEP, 504 Plan, or LEP Plan requires a paper test (e.g., Large-Print or Braille)
• Documented medical condition (e.g., seizure disorder) where exposure to a computer will aggravate the student’s condition
• Other exceptions must be approved by the VDOE
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Use of Technology-Enhanced Items
• Online testing allows use of “technology-enhanced” items (TEI)
• TEI items make up 15 % of SOL Reading/Writing Assessments
• Provides new ways of assessing higher order thinking skills
• Students indicate answers in different ways
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Changes to SOL Reading Tests
• Research will be tested in writing instead of reading
• The Reporting Categories include:• word analysis• comprehension of fiction• comprehension of nonfiction
• Beginning in grade 5, there are more nonfiction than fiction items
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4-12 Reading Blueprints
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Grade 3 Reading
2009-2010 SOL Test2012-2013 SOL Test
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Grade 8 Reading
2012-2013 SOL Test 2009-2010 SOL Test
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EOC Reading
2012-2013 SOL Test 2009-2010 SOL Test
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Changes to SOL Writing Tests• The End-of-Course direct writing prompt is
persuasive
Research will be tested in writing
Composing/Written Expression is now one combined domain
Prompts will be released before the tests
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SOL Writing Blueprints
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Scoring with the SOL Writing Rubric
All student papers are read by at least two readers; their scores are added together
Composing/Written Expression score counts twice
Usage/Mechanics score counts once
If judges scores are more than 1 point apart, papers are read by a third judge
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• Composing/Written Expression• Audience/purpose• Central Idea • Effective conclusions• Counter arguments• Elaboration• Unity • Organization• Deliberate Word
Choice• Selected, Precise
Information • Sentence Variety • Tone • Voice
• Usage and Mechanics• Sentence Formation • Usage • Standard Inflections • Comparison of
Adjectives / Adverbs
Agreement• Mechanics • Capitalization • Spelling • Punctuation • Formatting
SOL Two Domain Writing Rubric
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Writing Rubrics
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Grade 5 Writing
2012-2013 SOL Test 2009-2010 SOL Test
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Grade 8 Writing
2012-2013 SOL Test 2009-2010 SOL Test
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EOC Writing
2012-2013 SOL Test 2009-2010 SOL Test
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RESOURCES
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VDOE Writing Practice Tool
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VDOE Writing Practice Tool
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VDOE Writing Practice Tool
Progress barCurrent line
location
Typing tools
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4-12 Writing
Online Writing Practice Tool available at:http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/practice/writing_practice_tool.shtml
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http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/frameworks/english_framewks/2010/english_sol_crosswalk_02_10.pdf
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Literacy Web Page
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SOL Progression ChartsWriting
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SOL Progression ChartsReading
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Online Writing Web Page
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Writing Resources
Downloadable Writing Process graphic
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Questions?
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Contact Information
Jackie Kelley
English Specialist
Virginia Department of Education
804-786-2484