Assessment Strategies
An assessment rubric is provided for persuasive writing assignment in this lesson. In addition, there are teacher guides to accompany each student worksheet (1-7). You may, however, wish to assess other student activities and skills as well. For instance: How well did the student participate in initial class discussion–both listening and speaking skills? In reading out loud Student Handout 1-The Burning of Chambersburg, how was the student's reading fluency? How well did the student summarize the beyond the marker page into a historical marker text? Did characters of the play show an understanding of their part and use dramatic skills to enact their dialogue? Did the student properly fill out Student Worksheet 8-Recording of Play Perspectives? The following is a guide for assessment: Teacher Guide to Student Worksheet 8 - Pastor Recording of Play Perspectives
