Assessment+for+Benchmarks+Grade+9

9.1 Identifies key words and synonyms, both stated and implied, for topic and uses them to further research.
 * [|Search log]
 * [[file:Note taking Grid.doc]]- Olga Nesi

9.2 Develops a schema or mind map to express the big idea and the relationships among supporting ideas and topics of interest.
 * [|Conflict dissection]
 * [|Compare & Contrast Organizers]
 * [|Event Map]

9.3 Conducts advanced Web searches using Boolean logic and other sophisticated search functions.
 * Sample lesson with search revision chart

9.4 Takes notes using one or more of a variety of note taking strategies.
 * Note taking with [|3-2-1questions]
 * [|Rubric for 3-2-1 note taking]
 * [|Self assessment with 3-2-1note taking]
 * [|Note taking worksheet] - Social studies/Guiding questions - //What makes a person great? What makes a person's impact on history significant?//
 * [|Classification notes] - 3 different organizers
 * [|Note taking with database articles].
 * Note taking with database articles to refine topic interests.
 * [[file:Note taking Grid.doc]]- Olga Nesi

9.5 Recognizes relationships among ideas by using an outline or graphic organizer.
 * [|Classification notes] - 3 different organizers
 * [|Pyramid notes] - for writing preparation.
 * [|Conflict dissection]
 * [|Compare & Contrast Organizers]
 * [|Event Map]
 * F[|our square perspective]

9.6 Cites all sources used according to style formats.
 * [|Notetaking worksheet] - Social studies/Guiding questions - //What makes a person great? What makes a person's impact on history significant?//
 * Sample bibliography how-to sheet - MLA

9.7 Shares reading experiences in a variety of ways and formats. 9.8Seeks and locates information about personal interests and usually finds it independently. 9.9 Reads a variety of fiction and nonfiction materials.
 * See Book Log format for [|8 Million Reasons to Read campaign.] (forthcoming)
 * Identifying personal reading interests with on-line tools - TBA
 * [|Responses to Reading.doc]
 * [|Reading Behaviors Self-Assessment.doc]

9.10 Observes Internet safety procedures including safeguarding personal information. 9.11 Uses programs and Internet sites responsible, efficiently, and ethically. BACK
 * [|Website evaluation sheet]
 * [|On-line Database article evaluation sheet.]
 * 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]