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? |
| (30%) Based on 7b: Going out of my way to increase my knowledge in and out of the classroom purely on my own interest | Exploring different resources Increasing interest in topics in classrooms Researching in free time | Research outside of class Video essays outside of class Increasing interest among topics in class | My knowledge will increase in papers I will have more enjoyment in learningMy video essays will show my passion of topics |
| (20%) Based on 8a: Improving my organization of presenting to become more understandable and cohesive | Planning presentations beforehand like in the photo essay Practicing speeches like DP 2 Research more effective speaking techniques | Speeches Presentations | My speeches will have a clear message My topics will connect cohesively and not go off topic My speeches will appear powerful with intent |
| (15%) Based on 13b: Increasing my writing ability by showing my understanding of the text with compelling writing | Annotating readings Increased variety in vocabulary Analyzing research to improve understanding in “How Maps Can Help Fight Racism and Inequality” | Research papers Essays Blog post | My papers will appear more powerfulPapers show clear intent Writing is more enjoyable to read |
| (15%) Based 11a: Improving my ability to evaluate text and apply them to issues | Annotating and analyzing readings during Class readings like in “Writing for Audience” Exploring topics in multiple readings Reading in free time to gain strategies | Reading more outside of class Annotating Research Notes | Improved insight in writing Improved divergent thinking Increased participation in class discussions |
| (20%) Based on 12c: Improving my ability to work with others by focusing on my work and not others | Working on patience during the Photo slidesWork at my own speedPhoto essay | Peer evaluations Group projects | Ability to focus on my own work Allowing others to work at their pace No conflicts with others during projects |