Assessment:

*Short-term: I will identify understanding of the learning objective by evaluating the

students completed essays. The students understanding will also be evaluated
through oral responses given during the morning meeting and closing activity.
*Long-term: The students will apply this newly acquired knowledge to future ideas,
projects, and assignments. This newly acquired skill of writing in the expository form
will also be reinforced on a monthly basis, when the students participate in their
writers workshops.

Answer Key or Rubric:

*Rubric Evaluation

Performance Element

Awesome!

(5 points)

Right On!

(3 points)

Oops!

(1 point)

Mechanics

No errors

A few distracting errors. Some minor difficulties

Many major mechanical errors

Correct Information

Major points are supported by strong examples.

Major points are given little support only.

Major points are given superficial support or are unsupported.

Organization

Contains clearly developed paragraphs in a logical sequence.

Contains mostly clearly developed paragraphs, but is unclear in places.

Is disorganized and difficult to follow.