Overview

In this performance assessment, students will paraphrase portions of a text read aloud to them or information presented in various media and formats. 

Specifically, students will be asked to use the jigsaw strategy, where an article is broken into portions or sections among students. Students will then verbally share information in their own words about what they read or listened to. This could also be done in a Socratic circle or in partners. Students can create the final presentation in any appropriate way, including, but not limited to, any recording such as Kami or video on their Chromebooks. Final student work should be saved as an Acrobat PDF for uploading to the virtual scoring software.

Students should have had prior instruction on paraphrasing before this assessment is used.

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 paraphrase portions of a 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

Development/Comprehension

  • Includes partially related or unrelated details or does not include any details about the topic. 
No exemplars at this time.
  • Includes facts, definitions, and details to develop specific points about the topic. 
No exemplars at this time.
  • Use relevant facts, definitions, and details to develop important points about the topic.
No exemplars at this time.

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