Authentic and systematic assessment of a student's language development is essential in this time of high stakes testing throughout the U.S. Presenters share a K-12 language proficiency rubric, the benchmark guides that accompany it, and the results of a study done to validate this authentic assessment. The presenter demonstrates how movies can motivate student writers and teach essential writing skills. The session outlines a teaching plan in which students conduct computer-based research to find and analyze movie reviews for elements of summary, description, and argumentation, as well as elements of grammar and style. Through video segments and learning activities, participants consider identity, motivation, classroom strategies, as well as issues of cognitive, social, and linguistic development. Handouts are provided.
Presenters detail in-service activities, share differentiated lessons, and report student outcomes.
Participants review and create authentic tasks that support their specific instructional needs. Panelists also discuss effective strategies which address these issues. ESOL writing students and creative photography students. The presenters will share examples of the poetry, art, and reflective journals produced and will discuss the implications of such a partnership on students and faculty.