ELD Benchmarks-PLPs (2nd-12th grade only)
In this section, you will find the Reading-Writing benchmarks. Any testing windows set by the district will also appear here*. To learn more about the implementation of ELD benchmarks, click here.
To unlock a benchmark, click the lock button so it turns green. Once green, students can access it on their end. For detailed steps and additional information, visit How to Unlock an Assessment - TELPAS**.
*If a testing window has been set, the benchmark will not be available to unlock until the testing window opens.
*Benchmarks will not automatically unlock when the testing window opens.
For students, this section is also where they will access their PLP, or Personalized Learning Plan.
* All activities, practices, and quizzes in a student’s PLP are pulled from the Reading and Writing subsections of the Reading and Writing course.
Reading
Under Reading, you will find the TELPAS Reading Readiness subsection. This subsection includes lesson model videos and six quizzes for the reading Item Type quizzes for your grade level. In addition to those on-grade level quizzes, you will find scaffolded quizzes for these reading skills types and a foundation skills set that’s ideal for beginners.
To assign a quiz, click the lock button so it turns green. Once green, students can access it. For a step-by-step guide, visit How to Unlock an Assignment - TELPAS.
Where can I find student work for this section? You will find student work on the ELD Reading Mastery Report.
Writing
Under Writing, you will find four subsections:
K-1st Writing Subsections
2nd-12th Writing Subsections
The Basics Writing Practice (K-1st)
TELPAS Holistic Practice (2nd-12th)
TELPAS Writing Readiness (2nd-12th)
Differentiated Writing Practice (K-12th)
The Basics Writing Practice (K-1st)
This subsection includes two sets of writing interactive study guides per theme that focus on basic writing skills. A lesson model video is also included for these practices.
To assign a practice, click the lock button so it turns green. Once green, students can access it. For a step-by-step guide, visit How to Unlock an Assignment - TELPAS.
Writing Fundamentals (K-1st)
In this subsection, you will find four writing skills quizzes for each writing Item Type for your grade level. This subsection includes four quizzes for each Item Type. To learn more about this subsection, visit Writing Fundamentals (K-1) - TELPAS.
To assign a quiz, click the lock button so it turns green. Once green, students can access it. For a step-by-step guide, visit How to Unlock an Assignment - TELPAS.
TEKS Editing Skills (K-12th)
This subsection includes a lesson video, a practice activity, and an activity to assess what was learned for each writing editing skill per TEKS. In addition to those on-grade-level activities, you will find scaffolded activities for these writing skills. To learn more about it, visit TEKS Editing Skills - TELPAS.
To assign an activity, click the lock button so it turns green. Once green, students can access it. For a step-by-step guide, visit How to Unlock an Assignment - TELPAS.
TELPAS Holistic Practice (2nd-12th)
Writing practices and six prompts for each Writing Item Type, including two that are customizable, will be found in this subsection. To learn more about the writing process and how to apply it with students, see the TELPAS Holistic Writing Practices.
To assign a prompt, click on the corresponding red-lock button so it turns green. There are six locks corresponding to each prompt. Once the lock turns green, students can access it. For a step-by-step guide, visit How to Unlock an Assignment - TELPAS.
TELPAS Writing Readiness (2nd-12th)
In this subsection, you will find six writing skills quizzes for each writing Item Type for your grade level. This subsection includes a lesson model and six quizzes for each Item Type. To learn more about this subsection, visit TELPAS Writing Readiness.
To assign a quiz, click the lock button so it turns green. Once green, students can access it. For a step-by-step guide, visit How to Unlock an Assignment - TELPAS.
Differentiated Writing Practice (K-12th)
A lesson video and differentiated sentence stems for each proficiency level (except for K-1st grade, which only has two levels for sentence stems) can be found in this writing subsection. All organized by themes, instructors can assign practices according to related topics being covered in class or the student’s ability. To learn more, visit Differentiated Writing Practice - TELPAS.
To assign a writing practice, click the lock button so it turns green. Once green, students can access all the writing practices within a theme. For a step-by-step guide, visit How to Unlock an Assignment - TELPAS.
Where can I find student work for these subsections? For all the above, you will find student work on the ELD Writing Mastery Report, under the corresponding subsection.
tags: reading_writing_telpas, differentiated_writing_practice, writing_readiness, holistic_practice, editing_skills, writing_fundamentals, the_basics_writing_practice, writing, reading