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Designed by: Timothy J. Clark                                                                    Subject: Writing

Rhonda K. Daddario                                                                                  Standard: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening

Michael H. LaMarca                                                                                  Level: Grade 6

Janet H. Redmond

MIFFLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

FRAMEWORK FOR ASSESSMENT TASKS

1.    Write out the Mifflin County School District benchmark on which the assessment task will focus: Reading, Writing,         Speaking, and Speaking 1.4C

 

2.    Write the title of the assessment task which will engage students in demonstrating this benchmark. Describe the task.

Persuasive Letter to Principal

                        Students will brainstorm school-related issues (ideas) to persuade. Prewriting will include gathering facts and opinions as well as discussions and (possibly) polls and/or questionnaires. A writing sample that meets the criteria of persuasion will be submitted.

3.    What observable and measurable performance criteria will be used to judge what students know and/or can do?

Discussion of acceptable topics

Pre-writing notes, questions, etc.

Writing sample that meets criteria (rubric)

4.    Design a rubric or checklist to assess the task. Indicate the criteria needed for mastery.

 

yes

no

Well written topic sentence stating position statement    
Detailed sentences using facts that support position statement    
Detailed sentences using opinions and suggestions that support position statement    
Detailed sentences that address specific audience (principal)    
Concluding statement    
 

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Revised:  Monday, January 12, 2009

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