TASC Writing Blueprint Overview (DEF)

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1 Writing Blueprint Overview (DEF) Subdomain % Domain % Conventions of Standard English: Grammar and Usage 25% Conventions of Standard English: Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling 20.8% Knowledge of Language 25% 83.3% Text Types and Purposes 12.5% Essay Writing Text Types and Purposes 16.7% 16.7% Developed and published by Data Recognition Corporation, Bass Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN Copyright 2016 by Data Recognition Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Test Assessing Secondary Completion is a trademark of Data Recognition Corporation. Data Recognition Corporation is not affiliated with The After School Corporation, which is known as. The After School Corporation has no affiliation with the Test Assessing Secondary Completion ( test ) offered by Data Recognition Corporation, and has not authorized, sponsored or otherwise approved of any of Data Recognition Corporation s products and services, including test.

2 Writing Detailed Blueprint (DEF) Conventions of Standard English: Grammar and Usage Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. LA.7.1a LA.7.1b LA.7.1c LA.8.1a LA.8.1c LA.8.1d LA b LA a LA b Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences. Choose among simple, compound, complex, and compound complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences. Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood. Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations. Apply the understanding that usage is a matter of convention, can change over time, and is sometimes contested. Resolve issues of complex or contested usage, consulting references (e.g., Merriam Webster's Dictionary of English Usage, Garner's Modern American Usage) as needed. Copyright 2016 Data Recognition Corporation. All rights reserved. is a trademark of Data Recognition Corporation. Page 2

3 Writing Detailed Blueprint (DEF), Conventions of Standard English: Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling Knowledge of Language Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. LA.7.2a Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, enjoyable movie but not He wore an old[,] green shirt). LA.8.2a Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break. LA.8.2b Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission. LA a Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses. LA b Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation. LA a Observe hyphenation conventions. Choose language that expresses ideas precisely LA.7.3a and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy. Use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to LA.8.3a achieve particular effects (e.g., emphasizing the actor or the action; expressing uncertainty or describing a state contrary to fact). Write and edit work so that it conforms to the LA a guidelines in a style manual (e.g., MLA Handbook, Turabian's Manual for Writers) appropriate for the discipline and writing type. Vary syntax for effect, consulting references LA a (e.g., Tufte's Artful Sentences) for guidance as needed; apply an understanding of syntax to the study of complex texts when reading. Copyright 2016 Data Recognition Corporation. All rights reserved. is a trademark of Data Recognition Corporation. Page 3

4 Writing Detailed Blueprint (DEF), Text Types and Purposes Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. WR a WR b WR c WR d WR e Introduce precise, knowledgeable claim(s), establish the significance of the claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that logically sequences claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience s knowledge level, concerns, values, and possible biases. Use words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationship between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. Copyright 2016 Data Recognition Corporation. All rights reserved. is a trademark of Data Recognition Corporation. Page 4

5 Writing Detailed Blueprint (DEF), Text Types and Purposes Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. WR a WR b WR c WR d WR e Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience s knowledge of the topic. Use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts. Use precise language, domain specific vocabulary, and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. Copyright 2016 Data Recognition Corporation. All rights reserved. is a trademark of Data Recognition Corporation. Page 5

6 Writing Detailed Blueprint (DEF), Essay Writing Text Types and Purposes Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. WR WR Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. Copyright 2016 Data Recognition Corporation. All rights reserved. is a trademark of Data Recognition Corporation. Page 6