Rubrics are given prior to task, sometimes the students fill in their own rubrics and then I check them. Re-teach and re-test when necessary.

Instructions are written on smart board as well as spoken, HW is posted on edline. All students are called upon to express their ideas, and to share with the class.

Provides timely feedback

Mark work and hand back the next day; keep marks in Edline, which students can see if they wish.

Communicates learning expectations:

Rubrics are usually provided before the work is started, often students help in their design.

Differentiates according to student's interest, readiness and learning profile:

Leveled groups for English and maths, different worksheets (and tests) for maths students, different novels for reading.

Utilizes assessment to improve knowledge of students:

Used map scores to check leveled groups, and to identify areas of weakness in certain students.

Chooses content and assessment that reflect student's knowledge, experience and developmental needs:

 Used student-led rubrics and RAFT assessments.

Example:

Options for End of Book Assignment

1)   The Author

Take on the role of the author (you will need to research the author’s life) and write a summary of what your book is about, including theme. Then be ready to present yourself to the class, giving details about your background, what motivated you to write this book and name other books you have written. Be prepared to take questions from the class.

2)   Timeline

Make a timeline of the order of events in the book, giving a brief summary of each event.

3)   The Characters

Take on the role of one of the characters in the book, and write a summary of the story from your point of view. Present this to the class and be prepared to answer questions from the class about what you did in the story and why.

4)   Film Trailer

Write a trailer for the book as though it was a film, then make this into a real trailer using I-movie on the i-pad. You need to check wording and images with me before proceeding on the i-padm.

5)   Acting it out

Choose a scene from the book, write out the script and act it out.