As students discuss and write about literary texts, they show their increasing understanding of rhetorical situation. Assessment may involve a combination of class and small-group discussions, presentations, and short and extended written assignments. Visual representations such as concept maps, webs, posters, or sketches can also offer insights into students' knowledge and appreciation of setting and its relationship to other elements. To check on students' understanding of rhetorical situation, form small groups and ask each group to prepare a series of three to five questions about a different text. Groups then exchange questions and discuss.
Groups present their responses to the class.
After each presentation, the group that designed the questions offers feedback and assessment. Copyright 1996 . All Rights Reserved. BC MOE Curriculum Branch .