Standardized Writing Assessment Grade 4 by Ruth Ayres

4th Grade Persuasive Essay Writing Prompt (Best Invention)

raayres1 — 2015-02-03 01:29:11 UTC

Pages 26-28 (of this 200+ page document) give an example of a 4TH GRADE PERSUASIVE ESSAY WRITING PROMPT. Pages 30-39 give examples of student responses. These responses were scored with the Louisiana Writing Rubric, so scoring is DIFFERENT FROM INDIANA. However, there are still student samples at different levels which is useful for instruction.

4th Grade Literary Essay Writing Prompt

raayres1 — 2015-02-03 01:29:12 UTC

This sample includes excerpts from two texts, 8 text dependent questions, and a COMPARE/CONTRAST ESSAY WRITING PROMPT

4th Grade Literary Essay Writing Prompt

raayres1 — 2015-02-03 01:29:12 UTC

This sample includes an excerpt from WALK TWO MOONS, 6 text dependent questions, and a LITERARY ESSAY WRITING PROMPT.

4th Grade Informational Essay Writing Prompt

raayres1 — 2015-02-03 01:29:12 UTC

This sample includes 2 texts, 7 text dependent questions, and an INFORMATIVE ESSAY WRITING PROMPT.

Video Lessons!

raayres1 — 2016-01-25 20:11:44 UTC

Here is a link to my YouTube channel playlist for Standardized Test Writing Lessons.

Unit Overview

raayres1 — 2016-01-26 18:21:12 UTC

A complete overview for a Standardized Writing Prompt Genre Study.

ILEARN Sample Items

raayres1 — 2019-03-26 15:17:22 UTC

The IDOE released samplers for use in classrooms. Click on the link next to the red arrow.
https://www.doe.in.gov/assessment/ilearn-sample-items-and-scoring

Explanation of Performance Tasks

raayres1 — 2019-03-26 15:19:05 UTC

This 10 minute video is a solid explanation of the scoring and expectations of Performance Tasks.

IDOE shares the importance of teaching students -- not prepping for a test.

raayres1 — 2019-03-26 15:22:46 UTC

I wholeheartedly agree with this video!

IDOE offers a brief description of a performance task.

raayres1 — 2019-03-26 15:25:58 UTC

This is a short 2 minute explanation of a performance task.

Rubrics & Scoring Information

raayres1 — 2019-03-26 15:26:54 UTC

Here is the link to rubrics and scoring information. Scroll down until you see the header "Rubrics and Scoring Information"

Additional Lessons for a Performance Task Genre Unit

raayres1 — 2019-03-26 16:22:46 UTC