SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT:  Writing Celebration

 

Share writing with peers and parents at an Author’s Celebration, where speaking and listening skills are applied.

 

GRADE-LEVEL EXPECTATIONS

 

LS2B    Give clear oral directions to complete a simple task.

IL2A     Identify with assistance intended messages conveyed through oral and visual media.

 

LESSON MATERIALS

 

§         Sources of Literature

o        None

 

§         Supplies

o        Completed expository writing piece

o        Video camera

o        Any added props that students need for their presentation

 

§         Handouts provided

o        Celebration Checklist

 

§         Words to know

o        media

o        exposition/expository writing

 

ASSESSMENT

Author’s Celebration Checklist provided, covering the components of the oral presentation using the appropriate media.

 

ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES

 

Suggestion

Since an Author’s Celebration may take extra time, plan accordingly

 

1.        Allow each author to present , and be recorded,  during the celebration.

 

Idea	As an extension idea show the taped presentations to another class and see if they are able to follow the directions and complete a project.