Assessments+for+Benchmarks+Grade+11

11.1 Plans inquiry to test hypothesis systematically or to validate thesis.
 * [|Refining topic interests]
 * [|Preliminary information gathering] - to assist in formulating thesis
 * [|four square perspective.pdf]
 * [|Thesis] checklist
 * Sample lesson with search revision chart

11.2 Pursues balanced perspective by evaluating information based on authorty, accuracy, point of view, and reliability.
 * [|Website evaluation sheet]
 * [|On-line Database article evaluation sheet.]
 * [|Refining issue -] historiography

11.3 Develops own point of view and supports with evidence
 * [|Fact vs. Opinion]
 * [|Note taking w/Thesis]
 * [|Pathfinder Rubric] - Created by Joyce Kasman Valenza

11.4. Uses different organization structures as appropriate for point of view and conclusions.
 * [|four square perspective.pdf]
 * [|Classification notes]
 * [|Thesis] checklist
 * [|Refining issue -] historiography
 * Photo analysis worksheet

11.5 Expresses own ideas through creative products in a variety of formats.
 * [|Tuning protocol - speaking & listening]
 * [|Sharing Slides with Google.docs Power Point] for group projects.
 * [|Group work rubric]
 * Sample lesson with consensus process activity from I Shop Therefore I Am: Financial Literacy unit.

11.6 Participates in literary discussion and book clubs
 * See Book Log format for [|8 Million Reasons to Read campaign.]
 * Identifying personal reading interests with on-line tools
 * [|Reading Behaviors Self-Assessment.doc]
 * [|Responses to Reading.doc]

11.7 Uses print and non print information resources for information and personal needs; actively seeks answers to questions.
 * [|Website evaluation sheet]
 * [|On-line Database article evaluation sheet.]
 * [|Notetaking worksheet]
 * Photo analysis worksheet

11.8 Understands concept and role Freedom of Information plays in democracy 11.9 Demonstrates understanding of intellectual freedom and intellectual property rights by respecting and observing guidelines for using information sources. 11.10 Observes Internet safety procedures including safeguarding personal information. BACK
 * [|Website evaluation sheet]
 * [|On-line Database article evaluation sheet.]
 * [|Notetaking worksheet]
 * Sample bibliography how-to sheet - MLA
 * Safely setting up Google accounts
 * Safely setting up Clipmarks accounts
 * [|Growing up on-line lesson plans -] Frontline Documentary - [|Growing Up on-line Full Episode]
 * [|Student account safety tips.ppt]