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QLMS Domain Scoring
Use this study stack to study for your domain scoring quiz.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a domain? | A domain is a set of features that makes up the main areas of quality writing. |
| How many domains are there? | three |
| What are the three domains? | Composing, Written Expression, and Usage/Mechanics |
| How long is the SOL Writing Test? | It takes two days because there are two parts. |
| How is the essay portion of the test scored? | Each domain of the essay is scored on a scale from 1 to 4, with 4 being the highest score. |
| What does the score mean? | The scores indicate the degree of control (skill or mastery)that the writer shows within each domain. |
| What is a passing score on the essay? | A score of 3 or 4 in each domain means a passing score. |
| what is included in each domain? | Each domain has several features that are scored. |
| What features are included in the composing domain? | Central idea, elaboration, unity, and organization |
| What features are included in the written expression domain? | Deliberate word choice (vocabulary), selected, precise information,sentence variety, tone, and voice |
| What are the features of the usage/mechanics domain? | Sentence formation, standard inflections, comparison of adjectives/adverbs,agreement, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, and formatting |
| List one feature of the composing domain. | Central idea, elaboration, unity, and organization |
| List one feature of the written expression domain. | Deliberate word choice (vocabulary), selected, precise information,sentence |
| List one feature of the usage/mechanics domain. | comparison of adjectives/adverbs,agreement, capitalization, spelling, punctuation, and formatting |