ACCESS for ELLs - Sample Writing Tasks - Flowers at the Park

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Sample Writing Tasks - Flowers at the Park provides classroom-ready materials and administrator guidance for the ACCESS for ELLs writing test. The document explains how to conduct a mock administration, including printing page ranges for students and for the administrator, timing the activity, and using a scripted procedure. It includes Part B prompts for Grade 2 Tier A, with directions to observe paired pictures and write a short story, plus instructions on reading only bold aloud during testing.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages5

Reading Time13 min

AccessFree to download

Using this document

Introducing the sample items

How to read the script

Part B: Flowers at the Park

What students do

| Grades 2 | Tier A | | --- | --- | ACCESS for ELLs® Sample Writing Tasks: Flowers at the Park | Using this document | | --- | | Review this sample item to gain a better understanding of the look, feel, and process of the ACCESS for ELLs Writing test. Use this item in any way that is helpful for you and your students. 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.
If 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:
• One copy of pages 2–3 for each student. (Print single sided)
• One copy of pages 4–5 for yourself. (Can be printed double-sided)
Explain to your students what they will do, and then read the script provided to administer the sample items. | Part B: Flowers at the Park B 2 © 2020 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System Grades 2 TierA Sample Item Name: Now it’s your turn to write! 1. boy 3. 2. 4. 1. The boy is reading the map. 2. 3. 4. 3 Look at Pictures A and B. Write a story about the family looking for flowers atthe park. Write 3 to 5 sentences. Grades 2 TierA Sample Item © 2020 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System 3 | How to read the script | | --- | | The script includes text that is read aloud during test administration as well as directions for the test administrator:
• Read aloud all bold text. Instructions students hear are black and bold. Test items are blue and bold.
• Do NOT read unbolded text aloud. Unbolded text gives directions to the test administrator. | | Read all bold text aloud.

This part says,“Part C.”
Hold up the next page of the script to show Part C. Scan the room and make sure all students are in the right place.
It says,
“What is happening in this picture?”
In this part, write about what the class is doing. Number 5 is done for you. What does it say?
Allow time for students to respond, or say: It says,“The teacher is giving a pencil to a girl.”
Look back at the big picture. Find the teacher giving a pencil to a girl. PAUSE.
What else do you see happening in the picture?
Allow time for students to respond.

| | Introducing the sample items | | --- | | Explain to your students that they are 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 proficiency in writing, and this practice exercise will help them get ready for the test.
When the students are ready and understand what they are going to do, pass out the test materials. Each student needs a complete copy of the sample test items and a pencil.
Ask the students to write their name at the top of the page.
Read the following script to guide students through the sample items. | 4 © 2020 Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System Grades 2 TierA Sample Item Look at the page with the pictures. At the top of the page, it says,“Part B: Flowers at the Park.” Scan the room and make sure all students are in the right place. Look at the sentences under the black box. They say, “Look at the pictures below. Think about what is happening in the pictures.” Look at Pictures A and B. This family is at a park. They are using the map to help them look for flowers. Think about the story you see in the pictures. PAUSE 10 SECONDS. Look at the top of the next page. It says,“Now it’s your turn to write!” Scan the room and make sure all students are in the right place. First, we will go through this page together. Then you will start writing. Look at number 1 in the black circle. It says, “Who do you see i

FAQs

What is the purpose of this sample writing task document?

It helps educators understand the look, feel, and process of the ACCESS for ELLs Writing test and supports instructional practice using the sample item.

How should the test administrator use the script during administration?

Read aloud all bold text, follow the directions for the administrator, and do NOT read unbolded text aloud because it contains instructions for the administrator.

What writing prompt do Grade 2 students complete in Part B: Flowers at the Park?

Students look at Pictures A and B, write a story about the family looking for flowers at the park, and write 3 to 5 sentences.

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