Tag: wida access
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Writing Advice for the WIDA ACCESS test
I had a new-to-ELD teacher email me recently asking for advice about the Writing portion of the WIDA ACCESS test for grades 9-12. This is what I told her: If you do not have that much time to actually prepare for writing, then you will need to model good test taking skills for the writing…
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My MLs need help passing the WIDA Speaking!
Do your MLS need help with WIDA speaking? Every year when WIDA ACCESS speaking scores come in, your anticipation for raised scores are high, but inevitably, your hopes are dashed. Year after year you notice your students’ scores are not getting any higher. I know I have pulled my hair out in the past because…