Source The Reading and Writing Project
Subject English Language Arts
Grade Level 1 |
First Grade Spring 2013 Performance Assessment
The First Grade Spring 2013 Performance Assessment is a two part task designed to be administered in the spring (so that reading level is appropriate). This assessment use Why Should I Protect Nature by Jen Green. In Task 1, students will ask and answer questions to determine the meaning of the word "litter". In Task 2, students will re-read the story independently to identify the reasons the author gives for why we should protect nature. They students will write their own information book to share the reasons they have identified.
This task includes a rubric.
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Source The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)
Subject History/Social Studies
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Canada's Reaction to the Outbreak of War: 1914-2001
In this task, students will research Canada's reactions to various wars throughout the last couple centuries.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Lesson plan, rubrics, photos, worksheets
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Source The Historical Thinking Project (Canada)
Subject History/Social Studies
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Caption Me
In this task, students will write captions for fur textiles from the 18th century.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Lesson details, rubrics, pictures, charts, examples
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Source The Reading and Writing Project
Subject English Language Arts
Grade Level 1 |
Choral Reading
The Choral Reading performance assessment includes two tasks and will be completed twice, once as a pre-assessment and once as a post-assessment, for a unit on nonfiction reading/information book writing. In Task 1, students will choral read a book and draw and write questions they have about the details in the text. They will try to answer their questions. Students will then discuss the book and share out some of their questions and answers. In Task 2, students will write their own information book to teach the important information they have learned. The last page of their book will include a big idea or observation.
This assessment includes a rubric.
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Classification
This task (in PALM and in PALS) is in the Properties of Objects and Materials domain. Students must divide provided objects based on observable traits and explain their classification techniques.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Technical Quality Info
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Source West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning
Subject History/Social Studies
Grade Level 1 |
Cool With School Rules
In this task, students will create a disciplinary plan of action for their school.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, team contract, exit slip, web resources, evaluation and rubrics, interview questions
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Source West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning
Subject Music
Grade Level K, 1, 2 |
Down the Appalachian Trail
In this task, students will perform Appalachian music.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, checklists, rubrics, web resources, guide to managing the process
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Source West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning
Subject Science
Grade Level 1 |
Get Your Heads In The Clouds!
In this task, students will analyze cloud formations in order to make weather predictions and present their findings.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, evaluations and rubrics, daily exit slip, contracts, charts
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level 1 |
Hey, Look Me Over!
In this task, students will observe traits and characteristics of mealworms.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science
Grade Level K, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Insects and Spiders
In this task, students will use various materials to create either an insect or a spider and explain why it is one or the other.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Technical Quality Info
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