Evaluation Plans
The overall evaluation of this unit is through students connecting drawings of observations they have made of others to creating a concise essay in which they use a book, interview, and film to support their ideas. Throughout the unit, students will make Inside-vs-Outside drawings which will end in a gallery walk where students can view each other’s work. Students will use the ideas that they have in their drawings to create the essays that will be worked on at the end of the unit.
For the essay, students will be supported with worksheets. Although discussion questions will push students beyond just the worksheets, these worksheets will help them with supporting evidence on their essays. With a grade 12 University-level course, often students are able to create a way to collect their own evidence, however, with a grade 12 College-level course, students may find the worksheets extremely helpful as a way to organize their thoughts and ideas. These worksheets also help students to understand what is going to be asked of them on the essay. Students are also given the instructions for the essay early on in the unit so that they can pay attention during their work.
The gallery walk is a way to assess students who may succeed in an area other than writing. Students are encouraged to get as creative as they wish with their drawings. Students are asked for basic information to pass (name an obstacle the character overcame) - but - to succeed, students must further their thinking (what about the character allowed them to overcome that obstacle). The gallery walk also serves as a way for students to enjoy being part of a community they have built and to take a day to relax after finishing their essays. Students are also required to make a positive comment on other student's work which will continue to further that community into the next unit.
For the essay, students will be supported with worksheets. Although discussion questions will push students beyond just the worksheets, these worksheets will help them with supporting evidence on their essays. With a grade 12 University-level course, often students are able to create a way to collect their own evidence, however, with a grade 12 College-level course, students may find the worksheets extremely helpful as a way to organize their thoughts and ideas. These worksheets also help students to understand what is going to be asked of them on the essay. Students are also given the instructions for the essay early on in the unit so that they can pay attention during their work.
The gallery walk is a way to assess students who may succeed in an area other than writing. Students are encouraged to get as creative as they wish with their drawings. Students are asked for basic information to pass (name an obstacle the character overcame) - but - to succeed, students must further their thinking (what about the character allowed them to overcome that obstacle). The gallery walk also serves as a way for students to enjoy being part of a community they have built and to take a day to relax after finishing their essays. Students are also required to make a positive comment on other student's work which will continue to further that community into the next unit.
Essay Instructions | |
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Essay Outline | |
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Book Worksheet | |
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Interview Worksheet | |
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Film Worksheet | |
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Gallery Walk | |
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