1. CELDT PRACTICE Writing Version B

2. WRITING CELDT assesses students’ writing skills in 24 items CELDT divides the writing assessment in two writing skills – Strategies and Applications – English language conventions CELDT assesses students’ ELD Proficiency using ELD Standards

3. Expected Writing ELD Proficiency Level Early Advanced Strategies and Applications Write persuasive compositions that structure ideas and arguments in a logical way with consistent use of standard grammatical forms. Write reflective compositions that explore the significance of events.

4. Expected Writing ELD Proficiency Level Early Advanced English Language Conventions Create coherent paragraphs through effective transitions. Revise writing for appropriate word choice, organization, consistent point of view, and transitions, with some variation in grammatical forms and spelling. Edit writing for grammatical structures and the mechanics of writing.

5. Question Format Grammar and Structure Students are asked multiple- choice questions Students’ answers are scored correct, incorrect, or no response Sample question

6. Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 1. She is the ______ beautiful girl I have ever met. a. best b. most c. great d. ten

7. Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 2. When I was eleven years old, I ________ to grow. a. started b. finished c. start d. diminished

8. Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 3. One thing I _________ about school is recess. a. like b. love c. dislike d. all of the above

9. Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 4. The young man was ________ by the bright sun. a. terrific b. set c. blinded d. stay

10. Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 5. Last night I __________ television. a. see b. watched c. slept d. switched

11. Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 6. My ________ assigned us homework. a. teacher b. uncle c. mother d. father

12. Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 7. ______ we exercise we will grow tall and strong. a. Do b. If c. He d. Not

13. Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 8. My _________ children are my cousins. a. uncle’s b. uncle c. ankle d. father

14. Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 9. _____ is the right time to change a tire? a. What b. Who c. When d. Never

15. Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 10. _____ people prefer to drive, _____ others prefer to take the bus. a. Some, how b. What, but c. But, some d. Some, but

16. Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 11. I lost my pencil and don’t know ___________ I lost it! a. were b. which c. where d. who

17. Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 12. ______ book should I read today? ______ one or _____ one. a. where, that, this b. What, these, this c. The, which, who d. Which, This, that

18. Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 13. Last night we _______ to the movies and ________ a horror film. a. went, watched b. go, watch c. went, see d. went, watch

19. Grammar and Structure Directions Choose the word that BEST completes the sentence. 14. Get out of here__ a. ? b. ! c. ; d.,

20. Question Format Sentences Students are asked to write a sentence based on a drawing Students’ answers are scored on a 3-point sentence rubric Sample question

21. Sentences Directions 15. Write a sentence that describes what is happening in the picture.

22. Sentences Directions 16. Write a sentence that describes what is happening in the picture.

23. Sentences Directions 17. Write a sentence that describes what is happening in the picture.

24. Sentences Directions 18. Write a sentence that describes what is happening in the picture.

25. Sentences Directions 19. Write a sentence that describes what is happening in the picture.

26. Sentences Directions 20. Write a sentence that describes what is happening in the picture.

27. Question Format Short Composition Students are asked to write a short essay based on a given topic Students’ answers are scored on a 4-point short composition rubric Sample question

28. Short Composition Directions You will write a short essay about a given topic. Think about what you will write before you write it. Use descriptions, details, and examples to make your writing interesting. Your short essay should have a beginning, a middle, and an end. Write at least three complete sentences. Pay attention to grammar, capital letters, punctuation, and spelling. Make your writing clear. Do not write outside the box.

29. Sentences Directions 21. Describe your room with enough details to paint a mental picture in your teacher’s head. Make sure to describe the room with many adjectives or descriptive words.

30. Writing-Sentences 15 16 17

31. Writing-Sentences 18 19 20

32. Short Compositions 21