ASSESSMENTS
ASSESSMENTS
Formative Assessments
Directions for these assessments are provided under each activity.
- Activity 8.1
- Hallyu Research Assignment
- K-Pop/American Pop Music Comparison/Contrast Activity
- Activity 8.2
- Character Map
- Story Elements Graphic Organizer
- Story Sequence Chart
- Movie Poster (digital or print)
- Movie Critique Presentation/Video
- Activity 8.3
- Biographical Research Presentation (may also be considered a summative assessment)
Summative Assessment (directions below)
- Memoir Essay Plan
- Memoir Essay
Instructional Strategies
- Use the Lesson 8: Korean Popular Culture in the United States (Summative Assessment) presentation to support this assessment.
Students Plan and Outline
- Distribute and review the Memoir Essay Plan, Three-Act Outline for a Memoir, and Memoir Essay Directions and Scoring Rubric.
- Post the writing prompt and give students time to plan and outline their essay.
- WRITING PROMPT: Compose a five-paragraph memoir essay in which you recount an experience in your lifetime that reveals something about your identity a Korean American.
- Begin the Memoir Essay Plan by having students brainstorm possible events and experiences. Have them share ideas with the class.
- Help students identify what kind of memoir they will be writing.
- Then provide students time to complete an outline of the three acts, interview family and friends, and compose a title.
- Review the Memoir Essay Plan with each student prior to having them complete 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
Memoir Essay Plan and Three Acts Outline (PDF)
Memoir Essay Scoring Rubric (PDF)