Assessment

Telescopes

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An assessment challenges scholars to read an informative text then respond with an explanatory essay. The exam begins as participants read a text passage twice then take notes, making sure to jot down key details. Following the completion of a graphic organizer, peers discuss their findings, then show what they know through an original written piece.   

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Attach a sheet of lined paper to the worksheet for more space for learners to write their responses 
  • Review the writing rubric with the class to set clear expectations and answer questions 
  • After grading the assessment, group pupils based on performance, conduct mini-lessons for challenge areas 
Classroom Considerations
  • This is the seventh assessment in a series of nine 
  • Requires black and white copies
Pros
  • The resource downloads as an editable file 
  • Plan instructions are easy to follow 
Cons
  • Worksheets need to be reformatted