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Use this item in any way that is helpful for you and your students: for example, you might assign this item as homework, as an in-class exercise, or as a group activity. If practical for your classroom, WIDA strongly encourages you to use the sample test administrator script to do a full mock administration of this sample item, as a realistic administration can help prepare your students for the real test.  \nIf you do plan a mock administration, read through this document and set aside 30 minutes to explain the activity and allow students to write their responses. Create materials for the mock administration by printing:  \n• One copy of pages 2–4 for each student.  \nYou can pages 3 and 4 as a double-sided single sheet.  \n• One copy of pages 6–7 for yourself.  \nYou can print this as a double-sided single sheet.  \nExplain to your students what they will do, and then read the script provided toadminister the sample item.  \nPond Animals  \nThese students are learning about the animals that live in a pond near their school.  \n7 6  \n5  \n4 3  \n2  \n1 0  \nAnimals in Our Pond  \nBeetles Tadpoles Snails  \n2 © 2023 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. Grades 2–3, Tier B/C Sample Item: Pond Animals  \n1  \nDescribe step by step what the students did. Use the pictures and the numbers to help you add details. Write at least 6 sentences. Be sure to include an introduction and an ending.  \n\n|  |\n| --- |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n|  |\n\nYou can write on the next page, too.   \nGrades 2–3, Tier B/C Sample Item: Pond Animals © 2023 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. 3  \n4 © 2023 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. Grades 2–3, Tier B/C Sample Item: Pond Animals  \n\n| How to Read the Script |\n| --- |\n| The script includes text that is read aloud during test administration as well as directions for the test administrator.\u003Cbr>• Read aloud the text in bold font. These are the instructions for the students.\u003Cbr>• Do not read the unbolded text aloud. These are directions for you, not for the students.\u003Cbr>• When administering the Writing test, you may hold up a Writing Test Booklet and point to the pictures and words while reading the script.\u003Cbr>Below is a sample of the Writing script with these points highlighted.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>This page says,“Part C.”\u003Cbr>Scan the room and make sure all students are in the right place.\u003Cbr>Look at the sentence at the top. It says,“This picture shows a classroom.”\u003Cbr>Look at Picture A. What is happening the picture?\u003Cbr>Allow time for students to respond. If necessary, say: The teacher is giving a pencil to a girl. \u003Cbr>Look back at the big picture. Find the teacher giving a pencil to a girl. PAUSE.\u003Cbr>What else do you see happening in the picture?\u003Cbr>Allow time for students to respond. |\n| Introducing the Sample Item |\n| Explain to your students that they’re about to complete a writing exercise. This exercise is similar to a test they will take in the future. The test will be their opportunity to demonstrate their English skills in writing, and this practice exercise will help them get ready for the test.\u003Cbr>When the students are ready and understand what they’re going to do, pass out the test materials. Each student needs a complete copy of the sample test item.\u003Cbr>Read the script on the following pages to guide students through the writing task. |\n\nGrades 2–3, Tier B/C Sample Item: Pond Animals © 2023 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. 5  \n\n| Tier B/C: Pond Animals |\n| --- |\n| This page says,“Pond Animals.”\u003Cbr>Scan the room and make sure all students are in the right place.\u003Cbr>Look at the sentence at the top. 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