Student Name: Bryana Nichelson
Grade Contracted For ____ A __X__ 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? |
| (15%)Based on (4) Global Learning | · Engage in both readings and class discussions to learn about multiple worldviews, cultures and experiences· Prepare for class discussions on global issues | · Notes and annotations on class readings and discussions | · Attend and actively participate in at least 80% of class sessions · Complete class readings on time and take the necessary notes to fully grasp the topic |
| (20%)Based on (12) Collaboration | · Collaborate with research group to develop a clear and achievable project plan · Analyze various sources to accurately and effectively address the youth in the areas surrounding MOBOT | · Clear Project plan· Proof of my contribution to group work · Proof of progress towards group goals and objectives | · Group deadlines will be met · Finished product of group project will be a reflection of our collaborative efforts and the ideas that stem from our contributions |
| (20%)Based on (1) Civic Engagement | · Demonstrate the ability to collaboratively work across and within community contexts and environments · Use communication strategies to effectively listen, express, and adapt to others to establish connections | · Connections made with the Boys and Girls Club · Connections made with youth and community partners surrounding MOBOT · Proof of collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club | · Demonstrate working effectively within community environments |
| (20%)Based on (8)Oral Communication | · Use clear organizational patterns and be skillful at presenting content cohesively · Develop clear, innovative central messages and use compelling, appropriate delivery techniques | · Organized project plans · Being clear and sure of what I say when presenting · Attention grabbing, and appropriate presentation of our project | · Presentation of final project will be both compelling and concise · Maintaining organization will result in group goals remaining achievable |
| (25%)Based on (11) Reading | · Evaluate texts’ relevance and be able to apply reading to other contexts or issues· Read using an appropriate lens and can engage in a continuing dialogue within and beyond a community of readers· Modify reading strategy based on the nuance of the text | · Contributing to discussion on course readings as well as seeking differing perspectives from my peers · Writings to explain modifications made to my reading strategies throughout the semester | · Gain full understanding of class readings and full comprehension of its significance to our project · Engagement in class discussion |