FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Students independently view a new media source (artwork, photo, poster, Internet site, etc) not previously discussed and describe how people, objects, and text combine to form a central message.

 

Directions:

 

Teacher displays three different media source with strong messages.  Students form an overall impression of the three items and.  analyze each for the intended message.  Each item is identified by a number.  Students complete the Media Sources Chart and summarize how the various media convey the message of the hardships of war for members of the military and their family.

 

 

Media Sources Chart

Media

Words or Phrases

People

(emotions, dress, actions, etc.)

Objects

Artist’s Message

#1

 

 

 

 

 

 

#2

 

 

 

 

 

 

#3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary Statement:  How do the various media convey the message of the hardships of war for members of the military and their family?

 

 

 

 

Formative Assessment

 

Analyzing Messages in Various Media

 

Scoring Guide

 

PART A

2 points:

Response accurately identifies applicable techniques for each media source that are used to convey the message of the hardships of war.

 

1 point:

Response partially identifies applicable techniques for each media source that are used to convey the message of the hardships of war.

 

PART B

1 point:

Response is a complete summary statement using at least 2 details from the media sources to support the message of the hardships of war.

 

0 points:  Other