Formal & Informal Assessment Plan

1001-Assessment Plan
Shanna White 9th grade English Teacher / Debbie Birdsong MTT
Lesson: "We Did Not Start The Fire" How culture is reflected in literature and Arts

Formal and Informal Assessment Plan
Objectives	What? (tasks, strategies, instruments)	How? the processes, how often	Why? how do the selected tools support your learning goals and the learning principals
To enable continuous/frequent feedback between instructor and students	Observation Class Discussion Ask probing questions Role of Spokesperson	Start class with group discussion. Set goals and some limits. Check for understanding. Then allow students to work in their groups. Monitor classroom each day, check the progress of each group. Redirect individuals or groups that may be on wrong track. Clarify the task. Also Redirect individuals and groups that may be off task or have trouble starting. The spokesperson will represent the group as a whole. This person will have to communicate with group and instructor (other students may ask questions)	Enable students to take responsibly for their learning. Provides feedback during the research phase of project. Students have the support of instructor but control of their project. Ensures that the students will have a positive and successful outcome. Having a spokesperson will help the group formulate questions. Encourage the group to communicate with each other.
To encourage the students to reflect on their learning progress and achievement	Project rubric and job descriptions Project presentations Peer evaluations	Project rubric with goals and task specified. Students are to reference this to guide their own project. Students may assess their progress.	Student know what is expected and responsible for their learning Promotes accountability
To determine your students' learning progress and achievement.	Observation Peer evaluation rubric Group rubric	Observing groups for individual contribution as well as groups ability to work as a team. Students will be evaluated by their peers based on their efforts and contributions to the group Group will be evaluated by the instructor on their overall project and work progress.	Provides continual feedback Helps build teamwork. Evaluation will not only be made based on final project but the groups ability to work together and solve problems. Actual process is based on real world workplace.
Assessment Strategies
Goals	Sub-Goals (Objectives)	Type of Learning	Assessment Strategy	Feedback Strategy
Student Goals
Interpret lyrics to "We Did Not Start the Fire" by Billy Joel	Listen to/read lyrics What does the writer mean/What is the writer trying to say?	Information Processing Knowledge Interpret	Observation Questioning Discussion Rubrics	Written Verbal/as a group and as a class Rubric Peer feedback
Identify significant events and personalities.	Research the events and people named in the lyrics of the song. Identify the relevance of these events and people. How did these events and people affect our culture then/and now.	Information Processing Collaboration/Cooperation Evaluate
Apply Knowledge: Identify current Issues	Research Current Events and Issues. Identify events and people that influence our culture. What effect will these have on the future?	Complex Thinking Collaboration/Active Learning Evaluate
Teacher Goals
Integrating technology into lessons.	Show teacher how to use MovieMaker. Allowing time to practice. After practice ask for questions. Monitor Class throughout the project	Knowledge Application	Observation Rubric	Pre-Coaching Coaching
Implement Student-Centered Lessons	Ask open-ended questions. Allow time to reflex about the process. Test conclusions	Collaboration Analysis Synthesis	Discussion Questioning	Verbal Personal reflection feedback
Professional Goals
Improve cognitive coaching skills	Practice coaching skills and be evaluated by a peer. Practice questioning techniques. Ask about specific questions about diverse learner needs.	Complex Thinking Effective Communication Collaboration/Cooperation	Collaboration Questioning Teacher feedback	Electronic via email Verbal Peer feedback
Improve ability to clarify	Pre-planning session Develop specific questions Conduct coaching sessions with teachers.	Effective Communication Collaboration Cooperation	Teacher feedback Coaching mentor feedback	Verbal Written Peer Personal Reflection

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