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Page 1: Georgia Grade 8 Writing Assessment. Introduction: Scoring Information2 How the Grade 8 Writing Assessment is Scored: Domains Grade 8 Writing Assessment

Georgia Grade 8Writing Assessment

Page 2: Georgia Grade 8 Writing Assessment. Introduction: Scoring Information2 How the Grade 8 Writing Assessment is Scored: Domains Grade 8 Writing Assessment

Introduction: Scoring Information 2

How the Grade 8 Writing Assessment is Scored: Domains

Grade 8 Writing Assessment

Four Scoring Domains Ideas Organization Style Conventions

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Introduction: Scoring Information 3

How the Grade 8 Assessment is Scored: The Score Scale

Grade 8 Writing Assessment

Five score points in each scoring domain

A score of “5” represents the highest level of competence in each domain.

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Introduction: Scoring Information 4

Weighting of Domains Weighting means that the scores in some writing domains will be given more weight than others in determining the total score that a student receives.

Scoring Domain

Domain Weight % of total score

Ideas 2 x raters’ scores 40%

Organization 1 x raters’ scores 20%

Style 1 x raters’ scores 20%

Conventions 1 x raters’ scores 20%

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The Genres Assessed

Grade 8 Writing Assessment

Persuasive and expository genres are assessed

Students are assigned the genre Teachers distribute prompts in the order in

which they are packaged Each student will be assigned either a

persuasive writing topic or an expository writing topic on the same subject and must write in the assigned genre

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Genres: Expository Writing 6

Defining Expository Writing

Expository Writing: Writing that enhances the reader’s understanding of a topic by instructing, explaining, clarifying, describing, or examining a subject or concept.

Method Provides facts, statistics, descriptive details,

comparison, contrast, analysis, evaluation, definition, humor, and personal anecdotes.

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Genres: Expository Writing 7

What Expository Writing Is

An effective expository composition . . .

Establishes a clear controlling idea

Uses clear, complete descriptions and/or explanations to develop the controlling idea

Contains an appropriate organizational strategy for the purpose of explanation, description, comparison and contrast, or problem and solution

Is multi-paragraph writing

Fully develops the controlling idea with specific details and examples

Blends personal experience and knowledge to inform the reader about the topic

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Genres: Expository Writing 8

What Expository Writing Is Not

An effective expository composition is NOT:

Copying words or information from the writing topic

A list of facts, a story, and/or personal anecdotes that are unrelated to the topic

A response in which ideas are not presented in logical order

A single paragraph

Formulaic writing or a repetitive, standard five-paragraph formula that overshadows the information instead of explaining it

An encyclopedic coverage of facts or an abundance of facts that are unrelated to the topic

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Genres: Persuasive Writing 9

Defining Persuasive Writing

Persuasive Writing: Writing that has as its purpose convincing others to accept the writer’s position as valid, adopt a certain point of view, or take some action.

Method: Provides logical appeals, emotional

appeals, facts, statistics, narrative anecdotes, humor, and/or the writer’s personal experiences and knowledge.

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Genres: Persuasive Writing 10

What Persuasive Writing Is

An effective persuasive composition . . .

Clearly establishes a position on the issue

Fully develops an argument with specific details and examples

Defends the writer’s position with relevant evidence that is appropriate for the audience identified in the writing topic

Demonstrates that the writer can anticipate and counter the audience’s position on the issue

Uses specific facts, personal experience and knowledge, and/or statistics to support the writer’s position

Includes appeals to logic and/or emotion

Contains an organizational structure appropriate for persuasion

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Genres: Persuasive Writing 11

What Persuasive Writing Is Not

An effective persuasive composition is NOT:

Copying words or information from the writing topic

Formulaic writing or a repetitive, standard five-paragraph formula that repeats the writer’s position and supporting reasons

A list of irrelevant ideas or supporting ideas that are inappropriate for the audience identified in the writing topic

Writing that fails to consider the audience’s position on an issue

A list of facts, a story, and/or personal anecdotes that are unrelated to the writer’s position

A chance for the writer to simply vent about a topic

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Writing Topics 12

How to Read a Writing Prompt

When reading a writing prompt…

1. Read the prompt completely and at least twice.

2. Underline key words and phrases.

3. Know your audience.

4. Know the genre and type of writing expected from you.

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Writing Topics 13

The Format of the Writing Topics on the Grade 8 Writing Assessment

Sample Expository Writing TopicWriting Situation

Your class has been given the opportunity to design a brand new television show for children. It could be a news show, a talk show, a game show, a cartoon, or any kind of show you want for children.

Directions for WritingWrite a report to be read to your class in which you explain your idea for the new children’s television show. Be sure to include specific details so that your classmates will understand what the new show will be like.

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Writing Topics 14

How to Read a Writing Prompt

Sample Expository Writing TopicWriting Situation

Your class has been given the opportunity to design a brand new television show for children. It could be a news show, a talk show, a game show, a cartoon, or any kind of show you want for children.

Directions for WritingWrite a report to be read to your class in which you explain your idea for the new children’s television show. Be sure to include specific details so that your classmates will understand what the new show will be like.

Type of writing:

Expository report

Audience: Your class

What to write—topic of the paper

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Writing Topics 15

The Format of the Writing Topics on the Grade 8 Writing Assessment

Sample Persuasive Writing TopicWriting Situation

Your favorite television show has been cancelled. The president of the television network has announced that he might change his mind about canceling the show if enough people write letters to complain about his decision.

Directions for WritingWrite a letter to the president of the television network to convince him or her to bring back your favorite show. Include specific details to support your position.

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Writing Topics 16

The Format of the Writing Topics on the Grade 8 Writing Assessment

Sample Persuasive Writing Topic

Writing SituationYour favorite television show has been cancelled. The president of the television network has announced that he might change his mind about canceling the show if enough people write letters to complain about his decision.

Directions for WritingWrite a letter to the president of the television network to convince him or her to bring back your favorite show. Include specific details to support your position.

Type of writing:

Persuasive letter

Audience: President of network

What to write—topic of the paper


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