At a Glance
Language
English — USSubject
- English & Language Arts
Grade
8–10Duration
One 50-min class period- Culture & Identity
Overview
About This Assessment
Over the course of the Identity and Storytelling text set, students have studied personal stories of identity and belonging, learned about the concepts of narrative and social identity, and reflected on the many factors that make them the complex and unique individuals that they are.
The following short summative assessment ideas invite students to revisit their journal reflections, texts, and handouts in order to synthesize key ideas about the complexity of identity and to draw new connections between the texts, themselves, and the world. These assessment ideas are starting places from which you can create a culminating experience that feels authentic and relevant for your context.
Essential Questions
Preparing to Teach
A Note to Teachers
Before you plan your assessment, please review the following guidance to tailor the experience to your students’ contexts and needs.
Assessment
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