Scoring Writing Work Samples - Workshop Materials

Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3

Design for Workshops

The workshops described below are designed to be delivered by school district personnel using ODE developed materials.

• Level 1-Overview of the Essential Skill of Writing: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.
• Level 2 - Introductory Training – Using the Writing Scoring Guide: Two 2 - 2.5 hour workshops, one for English Language Arts teachers and one for content area teachers. Both are designed to be presented by a local facilitator to high school teachers.
• Level 3 - In-Depth Training – Using the Writing Scoring Guide for Essential Skills Work Samples: Six 3 - 4 hour workshops, three for English Language Arts teachers and three for Content area teachers. Both are designed to be presented by a local facilitator to high school teachers.

Note: There is no Level 4 training for Writing. Information on developing effective writing prompts is included in Level 2 training.

Level 1 Overview

Focus of Workshop

• 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

Required Materials

• 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)

Level 2 – Introduction for High School Teachers

Focus of Workshops

• Awareness of Oregon requirements for the Essential Skill of Writing and high school diploma
• Understanding of Official Oregon Writing Scoring Guide
• Practice applying Scoring Guide to sample student papers
• Awareness of different types and uses of scoring guide

Required Materials

• English Language Arts Teachers

  • 1 page Summary Level 2 Writing ELA
  • Facilitator’s Main Packet for Level 2 Writing ELA Teachers

    (agenda, PPT notes, handouts, student papers, Key, commentaries)

• Facilitator’s Packet for Leading Scoring Session Level 2 Writing ELA Teachers

  (mini-"lesson plan," 10 student papers, Key, commentary for each paper)

• PowerPoint Presentation Level 2 Writing ELA Teachers
• Main Participant Packet for Level 2 Writing ELA Teachers

  (handouts, student papers, blank score recording sheet)

• Participant Packet for Scoring Practice Level 2 Writing ELA Teachers

  (10 student papers, blank score recording sheet)

• Content Area Teachers

  • 1 page Summary Level 2 Writing Content
  • Facilitator’s Packet for Level 2 Writing Content Teachers

    (agenda, PPT notes, handouts, student papers, Key, commentaries)

• PowerPoint Presentation Level 2 Writing Content Teachers
• Participant Packet for Level 2 Writing Content Teachers

  (handouts, student papers, blank score recording sheet)

Optional Materials for Facilitator

1. Principles of Adult Learning; Essential Principles of Adult Learners
2. Writing Next Synopsis from the Center on Instruction
3. Using Self-Regulated Strategy Development

Level 3 – In-Depth Practice for High School Teachers

Focus of Workshops

Review of requirements for Essential Skill of Writing

• In-depth practice using Official Oregon Writing Scoring Guide
• Practice applying Scoring Guide to sample student papers with emphasis on accuracy
• Awareness of Common Core State Standards for Writing and how they align with Oregon’s scoring guide

Required Materials

Optional Materials for Facilitator

• Handout on Characteristics of Adult Learners
• Comparison Writing Terminology CCSS and Oregon
• Writing Audit from Center on Teaching and Learning
• District Writing Assessment Planning Chart
• PDF Informing Writing from Alliance for Excellent Education