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FCAT Writing:Scoring and
Writing like a Pro!
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Take Notes!!You will be taking 2 column notes during this presentation.
Slide Name / Number 3 Notable Details(copy the slide’s title here) (list 3 important
details from the slide here)
EXAMPLE:
Slide Name / Number 3 Notable Details
1) Take Two Column Notes!!1. I have to take two column notes2. On the left column, I need to
write down the slide’s title3. On the right column, I need to list
at least 3 notable, or important, details pertaining to that slide
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How is My Essay Scored?Essay scorers use a HOLISTIC
approach when scoring student essays.
What does HOLISTIC mean?
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Holistic ScoringScorers consider the integration
of four writing elements in order to develop a score that results in greater attention to the writer’s
message, staying closer to what is essential in realistic
communication.
What are the four writing elements?
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The Four Writing ElementsFocus
OrganizationSupport
Conventions
What do these words mean to you?
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1. FOCUSHow clearly the paper presents and maintains a main idea, theme, or
unifying point
LOW Scores HIGH ScoresMay contain
information that is loosely related,
extraneous, or both
Demonstrate a consistent awareness of the topic and avoid
loosely related or extraneous information
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HOW to identify FOCUSKey Words to Look For
Original Persuasive Essay Writing Prompt:
In many schools, students raise money for school activities. Think about how you feel about schools asking students to raise money for school activities. Now write to convince the school board whether or not schools should ask students to raise money for school activities.
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2. ORGANIZATION
The structure or plan of development (beginning, middle, end) and the
relationship of one point to another. Also refers to the use of transitional devices.
LOW Scores HIGH ScoresMay lack or misuse an organization plan or transitional devices
Demonstrate an effective organizational plan
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HOW to identify ORGANIZATION
Key Points
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3. SUPPORTThe quality of details used to explain, clarify, or define. Is dependent on word choice, specificity, depth, relevance,
and thoroughness.
LOW Scores HIGH ScoresLittle, if any, development of support, such as a bare list of events or reasons, or support
extended by a detail
Elaborate examples are provided, and the relationship between the supporting ideas
and the topic is clear
FactsIncidentsReasons
Examples/EvidenceStatistics
FactsReasonsIncidentsExamples/EvidenceStatistics
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HOW to identify SUPPORT
How to Identify Support
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4. CONVENTIONSRefers to punctuation, capitalization,
spelling, usage, and sentence structure
LOW Scores HIGH ScoresFrequent or blatant errors in punctuation, capitalization,
spelling, and usage, and may have little variation in
sentence structure
Follow the basic conventions of punctuation, capitalization,
spelling, and usage, and various sentence structures
are used throughout
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HOW to IDENTIFY CONVENTIONS
Correct Use of Conventions
Errors in Conventions
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Let’s Score our Essays!
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Step 1: Identify and HighlightFOCUS: highlight points throughout
the paper relating to focus in YELLOW
ORGANIZATION: highlight points throughout the paper relating to organization in PINK
SUPPORT: highlight points throughout the paper relating to support in BLUE
CONVENTIONS: highlight points throughout the paper relating to conventions in GREEN
You have 10 Minutes
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Step 2: Score Individual ElementsUsing the rubric, assign a score for each of the four writing elements based on the individual descriptions and how they apply to the paper.
(Use what you highlighted to help you identify and pinpoint the specific elements as present throughout the writing)
10 Minutes
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Step 3: Find the Final ScoreTo obtain the overall paper’s score,
find the averageof the individual element scores by adding them
together and then dividing by four.
3 Minutes
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Step 4: T.A.G. the Papersubstantiate your reasoning behind the scores you gave
provide feedback that the writer can use to improve his/her writing
reinforce what you already know about the writing and scoring process associated with FCAT writing
Tpoint out what is positive or good about the writing
Aask for clarity or point
out something that needs improvement
Ggive suggestions on how to improve the writing
5 Minutes