Standard8

Evidence 1: //Animal Farm// Propaganda Assessment (Video Advertisement Rubric)
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Rationale 1: This assessment was created to measure how well students learned propaganda techniques which is part of the English 10 curriculum. It directly relates to persuasion techniques mentioned in the Common Core State Standards. The project that is being assessed is the culmination of a few activities that allows the students to display an authentic understanding of propaganda techniques. Before this assignment, the students have picked examples from the novel and real-life advertisements. This rubric is used to assess how well students are able to put propaganda techniques into practice, exhibiting a higher level of understanding and creativity. I have used this rubric the past two years, and it is a favorite of both me and my students. Being able to create comprehensive rubrics such as this is important because it shows that I can monitor when my students are learning the necessary material which allows me to make necessary adjustments to the lessons if needed. I learned that not only is this type of authentic project better for measuring student learning, but also that the students enjoy these types of projects and put forth a lot more effort. The student outcomes are that students will be innovative and creative in showcasing their knowledge of the propaganda techniques.

KSD

8.K.2 The teacher knows how to select, construct, and use assessment strategies and instruments appropriate to the learning outcomes being evaluated and to other diagnostic purposes.

I understand that assessment needs to fit what's being learned. Different assignments and projects are used to measure different student outcomes. Likewise, different assessments should be used to best monitor progress.

8.S.1 The teacher appropriately uses a variety of formal and informal assessment techniques (e,g, observation, portfolios of student work, teacher-made tests, performance tasks, projects, students self-assessments, peer assessment, and standardized tests) to enhance her or his knowledge of learners, evaluate students’ progress and performances, and modify teaching and learning strategies.

I understand that all students learn differently so assessing them in a variety of ways on a variety of levels is how to best reach all students. Within this propaganda mini-unit alone, I use graphic organizers, assignments and projects to measure students' understanding.

8.D.1 The teacher values ongoing assessment as essential to the instructional process and recognizes that many different assessment strategies, accurately and systematically used, are necessary for monitoring and promoting student learning.

I understand that assessment is crucial to the learning process. As stated earlier, this mini-unit provides a number of smaller assessments throughout that lead up to this large assessment. This guarantees that students who are struggling can be identified and catered to earlier on in the process.