Grade 4 - Claim 2 - Target 6b
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Target 6b
Revise Brief Texts
Sample Item
Grade 4Test
Claim 2
Writing
Standards
W-1a
Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
W-1b
Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.
W-1c
Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).
W-1d
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
W-8
Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
W-9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Clarifications
This target asks students to revise, not edit, which is Target 9. Items for this target focus on revision at the sentence or paragraph level, except for transitional words and phrases. Items asking for students...
Range Achievement Level Descriptors
Evidence Required
Evidence 1
(Organization) The student will revise opinion text by identifying improved organizational elements such as providing an opening...
Evidence 2
(Elaboration) The student will revise complex opinion text by identifying the best use of elaboration techniques...
Item Guidelines
Depth of Knowledge
W-DOK2
Level 2 requires some mental processing. At this level students are engaged in first draft writing or brief extemporaneous speaking for a limited number of purposes and audiences. Students are beginning to connect ideas using a simple organizational structure. For...
Allowable Item Types
- Multiple Choice, single correct response
- Multi-Select, multiple correct response
- Hot Text, select text
Stimuli
Passages
Stimuli for target 6a will be brief opinion texts (one to three paragraphs, ranging between 150 and 200 words, excluding student notes, which should range between 50 and 60 words in length). Stimuli for target 6b can be shorter and...
Text Complexity
The stimulus must be appropriately complex for the skill being assessed. The stimulus must be consistent with the purpose and intent of the target and standard being measured. The stimulus will read as would authentic student writing for the targeted grade....
Accessibility
Students will be required to read brief opinion texts (one to two paragraphs) and write one or more paragraphs. Students with physical impairments may need to use an adapted mouse or a computer with...
Task Models
Task Model 2
Item Types
Multiple Choice, single correct responseDepth of Knowledge
W-DOK2
Target Evidence Statement
(Organization) The student will revise opinion text by identifying improved organizational elements such as providing an opening that states an opinion about a topic providing an opening that establishes a context organizing supporting evidence/reasons and elaboration* using transition words and phrases to connect opinions...
(Elaboration) The student will revise complex opinion text by identifying the best use of elaboration techniques such as developing the opinion with supporting evidence/reasons and elaboration deleting details that do not support the opinion* * Note: Items aligned to organization present details that...
Task Description
Target 6b items pose a question about a revision to the stimulus that improves some specified (underlined) aspect of the text’s development or organization. No notes are used for target 6b items. The Lead-in...
Stimulus
Text should be grade level, as if written by a student. Text will be brief—one to two paragraphs. Text should be a model of good writing. Complexity may be low to high within a...
Appropriate Stems
ORGANIZATION ITEM LEAD-IN: A student is writing an opinion <writing form> about <topic> [for/to] the [teacher/class/principal, etc.]. The student wants to revise the draft to improve the organization. Read the draft of the <writing form>...
Scoring Rules
Correct = 1 point, other = 0 points.