Assessment
Formative Assessment: Outline-based written
assignments; text-based analysis response papers; synthesis essays; exit
tickets; book club discussions; partner talk; conferences; Common Core
multiple choice exams; research papers
Informative Assessment: Individual and group participation; peer work/think-pair-share; peer grading and collaboration; observation of student work during class time Performance Tasks: Criteria for success (connected to CCSS), rubrics and models are provided, students have a chance to self and peer assess using a feedback sheet before teacher assessment Feedback is given through rubrics, comments on work, and through a turn-it-in.com. Rubrics: Rubrics that reflect the Common Core Standards have been created and are used to assess students' writing. |