Level 1 - Writing Overview - Oregon Department of Education

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Level 1 - Writing Overview

Assessment of Essential Skills
Scoring Writing Work Samples
Level 1 - Overview

Level 1 is a 30 – 45 minute broad, general workshop for designed to be presented by a local facilitator to a wide variety of audiences including teachers, administrators, school board, parents and community groups.

Focus of Workshops

Understand the requirement for proficiency in the Essential Skill of Writing to earn a diploma
Understand the 3 options to demonstrate proficiency (OAKS, approved standardized tests, and work samples)
Understand what a work sample looks like and experience applying the scoring guide to 2 student work samples

Materials to Download

Required:

1 page Summary Level 1 Writing Overview
Facilitator’s Packet for Level 1 Writing Overview
(agenda, PPT notes)
PowerPoint Presentation Level 1 Writing Overview
Participant Packet for Level 1 Writing Overview
(handouts, student papers, commentaries)

Contacts

Ken Hermens (503) 947-5830
Assessment and Accountability - Specialist, English Language Arts
Cari White (503) 947-5821
Assessment and Accountability - Administrative Specialist