Assessments and Extensions

Formative Assessments
Directions for these assessments are provided under each activity.

• Activity 3.1
  • Quick-Write
  • Use of Venn Diagram
• Activity 3.2
  • Think-Pair-Share
  • Analyzing a Biographical Text
  • Double-Sided Timeline

Summative Assessment: Comparison/Contrast Essay
​This Summative Assessment builds on what was learned in both activities and involves students in the writing process. Activity 3.1 Quick-Write and Venn Diagram are treated as prewriting activities.

• To support these activities, use the Lesson 3

Students Prewrite

• Have students locate and review their Quick-Writes and Venn Diagram from Activity 3.1.

Students Plan and Outline

• Distribute and review the Comparison/Contrast Essay Directions and Scoring Rubric.
• Post the writing prompt and give students time to plan and outline their essay.
  • WRITING PROMPT: Using your Activity 3.1 Quick-Write and Venn Diagram as prewriting activities, compose a five-paragraph essay in which you compare and contrast the experiences of Sammy Lee and another immigrant of your choice as they relate to immigration laws and status. 
• Approve outlines before students advance to writing their first draft.

Students Compose First Draft

• Allocate sufficient time for students to compose their first draft.

Students Review and Revise 

• Provide students with feedback through the following strategies:
  • Writer Workshop: students sign up for 10-minute conferences with the teacher to get assistance.
  • Peer Review: in pairs or small groups, students read each other’s drafts and provide feedback using the Example Format and/or Scoring Rubric.

Students Edit and Publish

• Allow students time to edit their essays and finalize for submission.

Resources

• Handout: Comparison/Contrast Essay Directions and Scoring Rubric (Word/PDF)

Comparison/Contrast Essay Graphic Organizer (PDF)

Comparison/Contrast Essay Directions and Scoring Rubric (PDF)