Overview

In this performance assessment, students will listen and watch a video of a myth being read aloud. Then, they will create a summary of the story, sharing the main idea or theme, and supporting details of the story.

Students will create the final product, choosing to create a book review or a movie trailer. Final student work should be saved or scanned as an Acrobat PDF for uploading to the virtual scoring software. This assessment can be used at any time in grade 5.

Details

Big Ideas & Competencies

Big Ideas Competencies

D. Speaking and Listening

Students can listen effectively, present information appropriately given the situation, and collaborate with peers.

D2

Students can summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in various media and formats.

NOTE ABOUT ASSESSMENT RUBRICS

Below are analytic teacher rubrics. The column on the left shows the dimension that is being measured in the student’s performance. The levels across the top row indicate the performance level in the dimensions. Occasionally all dimensions and performance levels are exemplified by multiple students in a single recording.

Teacher Rubric

Dimensions Not Yet Meeting Expectations Meeting Expectations Exceeding Expectations

Main Idea

  • Does not identify a main idea or theme or selected one that does not match the myth.
No exemplars at this time.
  • Identifies a main idea or theme, but it is somewhat unclear or only partly matches the myth.
No exemplars at this time.
  • Clearly identifies the main idea, central message, lesson, or theme of the myth and explains it in their own words with strong insight.
No exemplars at this time.

Supporting Details

  • Includes few or no accurate details from the myth.
No exemplars at this time.
  • Includes 1–2 details, but they may not strongly connect to the main idea.
No exemplars at this time.
  • Accurately includes 3 or more key details or events that support the main idea and explains how each connects to it.
No exemplars at this time.

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