Student Name: Ava Gillery
Grade Contracted For __X__ A ____ B ____ C
| What concepts are you going to learn, or skills are you going to develop? | How will you learn the content/ develop the skill? | What evidence will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | How will you and I assess the evidence of your learning/skills? |
| (20%) Based on 11a: I will evaluate texts’ scholarly significance to apply reading to other contexts or issues. | Recognize similarities between texts and current events Analyze texts for what impact they have on people and events | Research papers – evidence is from credible sources, in depth and is explained in detail Source Analyses – compare the topics from the source to current events and the impact they have on people | My papers will have multiple relations to current events Multiple readings and additional texts will be evident in my writing |
| (20%) Based on 13b: I will use appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying my understanding, and shaping the whole work | Research and use credible evidence to support my writing | Research papers – use captivating evidence that supports my thesis Blog posts/Miro Board – connect the central idea of the subject to help others understand | Proof of research will be clear in my writing My papers and posts will sound intelligent and well-analyzed |
| (20%) Based on 1b: I will connect and extend knowledge from academic study to civic engagement | Connect texts from class to real world problems Suggest how research and knowledge gained from class discussions and readings can be effective in current events | Source Analyses – analyze using topics discussed in class and from outside media Blog posts/Miro Board – suggest ideas based in current events and how they relate to the topic at hand Meetings with JJKFAN – connect from texts/sources in class to ask questions and learn more about the topic | During meetings and discussions, I will make connections to texts and readings My reflections and blog posts will connect real world problems with events described in the document |
| (20%) Based on 2c: I will transform ideas through synthesizing knowledge form multiple domains | Use credible evidence form a variety of sources Create unique ideas and suggestions based on former knowledge and research of a topic | Source Analyses – use other sources besides the given one to analyze Multimodal Composition Projects – use different forms of media from different backgrounds (news, music, etc) | Multiple sources will be apparent in my writing Examples and evidence from things I’ve read in the past will be used in my MCs and reflections |
| (20%) Based on 5a: I will define the scope of research questions effectively and select information cogently to address them | Solve issues using a clear solution based off analysis of various sources | Class discussions – use sources/texts read for class to find a solution Blog posts/Miro Board – suggest ideas based on texts and analysis of different sources | Discussions and posts will be well thought out and researched Clear solutions will allow me to communicate with my audience in an understandable manner |