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This is a rubric for a poem about student identity.

PSA must be from 30 to 60 seconds, have a clear message, use persuasive device method, be measurable for effectiveness & clear meaning. PSA needs a defined audience & have title and credits that are not part of 30 to 60 seconds. Music should be appropriate to topic and the level should be appropriate to hear mandatory Voice Over or Dialogue. PSA must contain a CALL TO ACTION referencing how to get involved via web link or phone or meeting place/time referenced via text AND Voice Over of Text.

Create a digital story (using one of the websites or methods previously discussed) on the Unit One theme of Self-Awareness. Your digital story must include the elements of a story (characters, setting, plot, conflict and resolution). The plot of your story must focus on the Unit One Essential Question- What do difficult situations reveal about an individual’s character?

Students are being assessed on their ability to analyze the topic of learning styles and present an argument for which is better for them.

Students were to write an essay using their knowledge of the short stories that have been read in class and the comparative poem used as a discussion point. The essay should show their understanding of the controlling theme, that deals with treasure, in each written piece.

Students were to write an essay using their knowledge of the activist group the Young Lords and the character Willie Bodega from their in-class text Bodega Dreams. They were to compare and contrast the two for what the Young Lords actually did for their community and how fictionally they motivated Willie Bodega to help his community.

Students were to write an essay using 2 articles as their base texts. They were to compare and contrast the two articles for the individual environmental concerns they discuss and then how they are similar to each other.

The student will create a poster board/ oaktag display which includes the title and author of their book, a summary of the text, an analysis of the main characters, a plot analysis, and a discussion/ analysis of their favorite chapters. The students will orally present a summary of the book, will discuss the plot and talk about the main characters.

The student will create a poster board/ oaktag display which includes the title and author of their book, a summary of the text, an analysis of the main characters, a plot analysis, a discussion/ analysis of their favorite chapters and their soundtrack information. The students will orally present a summary of the book, will discuss the plot and talk about the main characters.

Students were to write an essay using 2 Alicia Keys poems as their base texts. They were to compare and contrast the two poems for the narrator's feelings about the topic, the author's use of symbols, and their themes.

Students were to write an essay using 2 Historical Fiction stories as their base texts. They were to compare and contrast the two stories for their characters and traits, historical time periods and settings, and their themes.

Students were asked to create their own poems, written in stanza form, with at least 4 lines in each stanza and a noticeable rhyme pattern.

This rubric will be used to allow students to assess their written work for the categories listed here.

Students will use their knowledge of the folktale "Bending Willow" to discuss a major character, setting, and theme. Then they will develop a plot diagram to show their understanding of the story events.