General Information
Test Item Specifications
- Requires the student to select the appropriate replacement for an ungrammatical word or phrase.
- Requires the student to select the correct version of a word or phrase to be used in a sentence.
- Requires the student to select the appropriate usage of grade-appropriate conventions.
- Requires the student to select the correct spelling of a word.
Items may ask the student to evaluate and correct errorsthat focus on grammar and usage or capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Items should assess on-grade-level errors; however, once a Language Standard is introduced, grade-appropriate items may be written to assess continued mastery ofstandard conventions of English.
Items assessing these standards will be used with a three- or four- paragraph text containing possible errors incapitalization, usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. The editing taskwill be similar to a student’s essay in quality and difficulty. The text should be accessible for the grade and should assess the student’s knowledge of grammar, usage, and language conventions. Texts will be between 200 and 250 words.
These standards will be assessed using the Editing Task Choice item type. Descriptions of these item types can be found in the Enhanced Item Descriptions section on page 3.
Task Demand
Apply standard English grammar and usage.
Sample Response Mechanisms
Editing Task Choice
Apply standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
Sample Response Mechanisms
Editing Task Choice
Related Courses
| Course Number1111 | Course Title222 |
| 0400000: | M/J Theatre 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 0500000: | M/J Personal, Career, and School Development Skills 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 0500002: | M/J Personal, Career, School Development Skills 1 & Career Planning (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 1000000: | M/J Intensive Language Arts (MC) (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 and beyond (current)) |
| 1001010: | M/J Language Arts 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 1001020: | M/J Language Arts 1 Advanced (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 1002000: | M/J Language Arts 1 Through ESOL (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 1006000: | M/J Journalism 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2021, 2021 and beyond (current)) |
| 1007000: | M/J Speech and Debate 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2021, 2021 and beyond (current)) |
| 1008010: | M/J Reading 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2021 (course terminated)) |
| 1009000: | M/J Creative Writing 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 1009030: | M/J Writing 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 1700000: | M/J Research 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 7810011: | Access M/J Language Arts 1 (Specifically in versions: 2013 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 0400040: | M/J Acting 1 (Specifically in versions: 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 1007025: | M/J Speech and Debate (Specifically in versions: 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 1009025: | M/J Creative Writing (Specifically in versions: 2015 - 2021, 2021 and beyond (current)) |
| 0400035: | M/J Basic Theatre (MC) (Specifically in versions: 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 0400200: | M/J Musical Theatre 1 (Specifically in versions: 2016 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 0400205: | M/J Musical Theatre 2 (Specifically in versions: 2016 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
| 0400210: | M/J Musical Theatre 3 (Specifically in versions: 2016 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
Related Resources
Lesson Plans
| Name | Description |
| MEA Save Our Soccer Field | In this Model Eliciting Activity students are given data on types of materials that stop erosion from water run-off. The students are to use their problem solving skills as well as prior science knowledge to create a procedure for choosing the right material. Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. Click here to learn more about MEAs and how they can transform your classroom. |
| Organism Classification Using a Dichotomous Key | This classification MEA provides students with a science problem in which they must create a dichotomous key and classify given organisms. The main focus of this MEA is the diversity of living organisms, as well as how they are classified. Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. Click here to learn more about MEAs and how they can transform your classroom. |
Original Student Tutorial
| Name | Description |
| Going Pro: Mastering Pronouns | Gain a better understanding pronouns and how they are used in this interactive tutorial. You'll also learn how to use two of the most commonly confused pronouns—who and whom. You'll need to bring your A-game for this basketball-themed tutorial. |
Teaching Idea
| Name | Description |
| A Lesson in Proofing | Secondary students learn to use Microsoft Word's Find/Replace feature to check written work, increase accuracy, and improve written assignments. This introductory lesson teaches students how to self or peer edit by using basic keyboarding functions. |
Text Resource
| Name | Description |
| Guide to Grammar and Writing: Pronouns | This is a comprehensive guide to the usage of pronouns. |
Tutorials
| Name | Description |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 5: Recognizing Pronoun Case | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun case. For each practice item, you must select the correct pronoun case to complete a sentence. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 4: Recognizing Pronoun Case | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun case. For each practice item, you must select the correct pronoun case to complete a sentence. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 3: Recognizing Pronoun Case | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun case. For each practice item, you must select the correct pronoun case to complete a sentence. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 2: Recognizing Pronoun Case | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun case. For each practice item, you must select the correct pronoun case to complete a sentence. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 1: Recognizing Pronoun Case | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun case. For each practice item, you must select the correct pronoun case to complete a sentence. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 1: Recognizing Pronoun Reference | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun reference. For each practice item, you must determine whether or not a sentence contains a pronoun reference error. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 6: Recognizing Pronoun Case | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun case. For each practice item, you must select the correct pronoun case to complete a sentence. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 5: Recognizing Pronoun Reference | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun reference. For each practice item, you must identify and revise pronoun reference errors in a sentence. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. If you don’t know which word or words to type, the “I Give Up” button will help you out. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 3: Recognizing Pronoun Reference | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun reference. For each practice item, you must revise a sentence that contains a pronoun reference error. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. If you don’t know which word or words to type, the “I Give Up” button will help you out. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 2: Recognizing Pronoun Reference | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun reference. For each practice item, you must determine whether or not a sentence contains a pronoun reference error. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 4: Recognizing Pronoun Reference | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun reference. For each practice item, you must identify and revise pronoun reference errors in a sentence. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. If you don’t know which word or words to type, the “I Give Up” button will help you out. |
Unit/Lesson Sequence
| Name | Description |
| A Study of "America Street: A Multicultural Anthology of Stories" | This is a sixth grade unit using the collection of short stories in "America Street: A Multicultural Anthology of Stories" by Anne Mazer. Students will examine point of view, multiple perspectives, character development, and setting in these varied texts. This unit includes a complete packet with graphic organizers, a pacing guide, and an assessment with answer key and possible student responses. |
Student Resources
Original Student Tutorial
| Name | Description |
| Going Pro: Mastering Pronouns: | Gain a better understanding pronouns and how they are used in this interactive tutorial. You'll also learn how to use two of the most commonly confused pronouns—who and whom. You'll need to bring your A-game for this basketball-themed tutorial. |
Tutorials
| Name | Description |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 5: Recognizing Pronoun Case : | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun case. For each practice item, you must select the correct pronoun case to complete a sentence. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 4: Recognizing Pronoun Case : | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun case. For each practice item, you must select the correct pronoun case to complete a sentence. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 3: Recognizing Pronoun Case: | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun case. For each practice item, you must select the correct pronoun case to complete a sentence. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 2: Recognizing Pronoun Case : | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun case. For each practice item, you must select the correct pronoun case to complete a sentence. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 1: Recognizing Pronoun Case : | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun case. For each practice item, you must select the correct pronoun case to complete a sentence. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 1: Recognizing Pronoun Reference : | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun reference. For each practice item, you must determine whether or not a sentence contains a pronoun reference error. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 6: Recognizing Pronoun Case : | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun case. For each practice item, you must select the correct pronoun case to complete a sentence. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 5: Recognizing Pronoun Reference : | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun reference. For each practice item, you must identify and revise pronoun reference errors in a sentence. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. If you don’t know which word or words to type, the “I Give Up” button will help you out. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 3: Recognizing Pronoun Reference : | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun reference. For each practice item, you must revise a sentence that contains a pronoun reference error. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. If you don’t know which word or words to type, the “I Give Up” button will help you out. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 2: Recognizing Pronoun Reference: | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun reference. For each practice item, you must determine whether or not a sentence contains a pronoun reference error. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. |
| Grammar Bytes! Exercise 4: Recognizing Pronoun Reference : | This fun and interactive exercise will give you practice in recognizing pronoun reference. For each practice item, you must identify and revise pronoun reference errors in a sentence. After every response, you will get immediate feedback. Explanations of each correct answer are provided at the top of the screen. If you don’t know which word or words to type, the “I Give Up” button will help you out. |