3-19-15Please have out the following:

Agenda:• Read AR

• Work on the SBAC Practice Test if possible at home.

• Matilda Vocabulary Pictionary due end of next week.

EXIT TICKET FROM YESTERDAY’S SBAC PRACTICE TEST: “I learned that to find the central point is like finding the theme and

main idea” “I will remember that some of the problems you bubble in

sometimes there are two or more answers.” “I don’t really know what the definition for inference.” “I learned that information and evidence is key when writing

summaries.” “I learned that highlighting is important.” “I will remember to write a good summary the most.” “It’s important to check the volume is plugged in before you start

the test.” “I will remember that in some of the questions there are more than

one answer.”

SMARTER BALANCED ASSESSMENT CONSORTIUM 2015

SBAC ELA 7th GRADE

Performance Task PRACTICE TEST

Remember to check the sound before you open the testing browser.

During the test move your mouse every so often.

Try not to pause.

PT – PERFORMANCE TASK – 7TH GRADE There is a classroom activity the day before. The actual test could be reading 2-3 pieces of text or watching

videos. There could be 4 practice test questions and an essay prompt for

the ELA SBAC Performance Task (PT)Test. There is only one practice PT online and it is expository. Your prompt could be expository, narrative, argumentative. This will be after Spring Break. The test is not timed. Remember to plan before you write. Remember to proofread even when you think you are done. Take a deep breath, clear your mind, and do your best.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24-SBAC LANGUAGE ARTS: BLOCK SCHEDULE: A, B, C8:05-8:10                          HOMEROOM8:10-8:15                          PASSING 8:15-10:00                        A TESTING 10:00-10:05                      PASSING 10:05-11:50                      B TESTING 11:50-12:30                      LUNCH 12:35-2:20                        C TESTING

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25-SBAC LANGUAGE ARTS DAY II: BLOCK SCHEDULE: D, E, F8:05-8:10                          HOMEROOM8:10-8:15                          PASSING 8:15-10:00                        D TESTING 10:00-10:05                      PASSING 10:05-11:50                      E TESTING 11:50-12:30                      LUNCH 12:35-2:20                        F TESTING

Questions from yesterday:

How to highlight

Central idea is the main idea

EXIT TICKET – WRITE AN IDEA OR QUESTION YOU HAVE ABOUT THE PT – PERFORMANCE TASK BEFORE YOU LEAVE TODAY.

Questions for the PT:

“We need to cite evidence”

“The performance task has more writing than the practice test.”

“Is there a dictionary?”

“Can you highlight the information?”

“I learned that you need to type a lot of paragraphs.”

ENGLISH-LANGUAGE ARTS ELA PERFORMANCE TASK SBAC – QUESTION #1

The student will select evidence to support opinions based on evidence collected.

The student will read or watch a variety of sources.

ENGLISH-LANGUAGE ARTS ELA PERFORMANCE TASK SBAC – QUESTION #2

The student will cite evidence to support analyses, arguments, or critiques.

ENGLISH-LANGUAGE ARTS ELA PERFORMANCE TASK SBAC – QUESTION #3

The student will cite evidence to support analyses, arguments, or critiques.

ENGLISH-LANGUAGE ARTS ELA PERFORMANCE TASK SBAC – QUESTION #4

The students will apply a variety of strategies when writing one or more paragraphs of informational/explanatory text: organizing ideas by stating and maintaining a focus (thesis)/tone, providing appropriate transitional strategies for coherence, developing a topic including relevant supporting evidence/vocabulary and elaboration, or providing a conclusion that is appropriate to purpose and audience and follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.

AGENDA:

-READ AR BOOK-MATILDA VOCABULARY PICTIONARY DUE END OF NEXT WEEK.-START MATILDA STUDY GUIDE – ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES.