CELDT PRACTICE

Writing Version A

WRITING
CELDT assesses students
writing skills in 24 items
CELDT divides the writing
assessment in two writing
skills
Strategies and Applications
English language
conventions

CELDT assesses students

ELD Proficiency using ELD
Standards

Expected Writing
ELD Proficiency Level
Early Advanced
Strategies and Applications
Write persuasive
compositions that structure
ideas and arguments in a
logical way with consistent
use of standard
grammatical forms.
Write reflective
compositions that explore
the significance of events.

Expected Writing
ELD Proficiency Level
Early Advanced
English Language Conventions
Create coherent paragraphs
through effective transitions.
Revise writing for appropriate
word choice, organization,
consistent point of view, and
transitions, with some
variation in grammatical
forms and spelling.
Edit writing for grammatical
structures and the mechanics
of writing.

Question Format
Grammar and
Structure
Students are asked multiplechoice questions
Students answers are scored
correct, incorrect, or no
response
Sample question

Grammar and
Structure
Directions
Choose the word that BEST
completes the sentence.
1.He must _____ the tree to
reach the oranges.
a. climbed
b. climb
c. plant
d. replant

Grammar and
Structure
Directions
Choose the word that BEST
completes the sentence.
2. Robert _____ to the park
to meet his friend.
a. ran
b. walk
c. speed
d. go

Grammar and
Structure
Directions
Choose the word that
BEST completes the
sentence.
3. Ruth is ______ than Paco.
a. fast
b. slow
c. next
d. faster

Grammar and
Structure
Directions
Choose the word that BEST
completes the sentence.
4. The children ____ walking
to school this morning.
a. was
b. is
c. were
d. wasnt

Grammar and
Structure
Directions
Choose the word that BEST
completes the sentence.
5. Sundays game ____ the
best game of the season.
a. were
b. is
c. was
d. with

Grammar and
Structure
Directions
Choose the word that BEST
completes the sentence.
6. _____ science teacher is
Ms. Beck.
a. Mine
b. my
c. My
d. mine

Grammar and
Structure
Directions
Choose the word that BEST
completes the sentence.
7. Several of my coins ____
on the floor.
a. fell
b. falling
c. fall
d. falls

Grammar and
Structure
Directions
Choose the word that BEST
completes the sentence.
8. One problem with ____ toys
is that they are too small.
a. this
b. theses
c. This
d. these

Grammar and
Structure
Directions
Choose the word that BEST
completes the sentence.
9. ____ boy didnt
understand the question.
a. this
b. This
c. They
d. These

Grammar and
Structure
Directions
Choose the word that BEST
completes the sentence.
10. ____ girl didnt
understand the question.
a. These
b. That
c. Those
d. Them

Grammar and
Structure
Directions
Choose the word that BEST
completes the sentence.
11. Give Carlos a copy of the
homework when you see
____.
a. her
b. him
c. them
d. his

Grammar and
Structure
Directions
Choose the word that BEST
completes the sentence.
12. These textbooks belong
to ____ students.
a. this
b. that
c. those
d. she

Grammar and
Structure
Directions
Choose the word that BEST
completes the sentence.
13. The boys _____ get out
because the door is locked.
a. can
b. will
c. are
d. cant

Grammar and
Structure
Directions
Choose the word that BEST
completes the sentence.
14. Someone ____ to sweep
the floor because is dirty.
a. will
b. needs
c. is
d. knows

Question Format
Sentences
Students are asked to write a
sentence based on a drawing
Students answers are scored
on a 3-point sentence rubric
Sample question

Sentences
Directions
15. Write a sentence that
describes what is
happening in the
picture.

Sentences
Directions
16. Write a sentence that
describes what is
happening in the
picture.

Sentences
Directions
17. Write a sentence that
describes what is
happening in the
picture.

Sentences
Directions
18. Write a sentence that
describes what is
happening in the
picture.

Sentences
Directions
19. Write a sentence that
describes what is
happening in the
picture.

Sentences
Directions
20. Write a sentence that
describes what is
happening in the
picture.

Question Format
Short Composition
Students are asked to write a
short essay based on a given
topic
Students answers are scored on
a 4-point short composition rubric
Sample question

Short Composition
Directions
You will write a short essay about a
given topic. Think about what you
will write before you write it. Use
descriptions, details, and examples
to make your writing interesting. Your
short essay should have a beginning,
a middle, and an end. Write at least
three complete sentences. Pay
attention to grammar, capital letters,
punctuation, and spelling. Make your
writing clear. Do not write outside the
box.

Sentences
Directions
21. Write a paragraph
that describes
something you learned
in school and how it
helped you in life.

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Short Compositions
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