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This resource provides essential tools and information for 5th grade teachers to effectively prepare students for the MC/TEI writing assessments. It includes guidelines on the new MC/TEI format, instructions for utilizing the online Short Paper writing tool, and best practices for scoring with the Pearson rubrics. Teachers can enhance their familiarity with essential skills targeted prior to 5th grade and access valuable practice materials through provided links. This guide ultimately aims to foster successful writing experiences for both teachers and students.
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Writing MC and TEI Resources VDOE Sample MC/TEI Items MCPS SPBQ Descriptors for MC SPBQ descriptors for MC questions for 5thgrade teachers to review: Editing Writing Targets for MC and TEI document http://www.mcps.org/LangArts/LangArtsCurr/ Eventually, this document can guide discussions across grade levels: When are the skills targeted prior to 5th grade? • Teachers and students should be familiar with and practice the new MC/TEI format • Teacher Guide explains TEI and gives instructions for student practice • Student Practice • http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/practice_items/index.shtml#writing Scroll down to find English.
Short Paper VDOE Online Writing Interface • Teachers and students should be familiar with and practice the Short Paper online writing tool • Research printing and saving documents written using the tool • At least 5th grade students should write papers using the tool—perhaps during practice prompts • The link to the interface is found at the bottom of this VDOE webpage: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/english/2010/online_writing/index.shtml
Short Paper Pearson Scoring Guide MCPS Scoring Rubrics VDOE new rubric combines Composing and Written Expression = 8 points MCPS rubrics will continue to separate the two domains so teachers can judge proficiency in each area. (4 point each) Choose format: MCPS Writing Product Rubrics (BAW format) MCPS Writing Prompt Rubrics (Description for 4 scoring points) http://www.mcps.org/LangArts/LangArtsAssess/ • Fifth grade teachers should be familiar with how the short paper is scored. The Pearson website provides • An explanation of the scoring • Anchor papers with explanations that clarify how scoring is applied • Sets of practice papers for teachers to score • https://perspective.pearsonaccess.com/perspective/appmanager/va/educator?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=edu_mentor_overview_page