Vanessa Bundrage

Assessment Plan

Components to Include
Client Information
Yakima Smith PSC: 430024
Northside Middle School
yakima.smith@hcbe.net
Performance Task Title
Memoir Scavenger Hunt (See Below)
Grade Level
8th
Designer
Vanessa Bundrage
Performance Task Annotation
Students will visit various websites and conduct research memoirs and record
information on a graphic organizer and chose a memoir from Teenink.com to analyze.
Subject
Language Arts
Approximate Duration of Performance Task
45 - 50 minutes
Focus Standards
ELAGSE8W6: Use technology, including the internet, to produce and publish
writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as
well as to interact and collaborate with others.
ELAGSE8W8: Conduct short research projects to answer a question drawing on
several sources and generating additional related focused questions that allow for
multiple avenues of exploration.
ELAGSE8W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
National Standards (Include ITSE NETS Standards and other national standards as
deemed relevant)
Knowledge Constructor
Students curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools
and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrates meaningful
connections or conclusions.
Technology Productivity Tools
Students use technology to enhance learning, increase productivity, and
promote creativity.
Description and Teacher/Trainer Directions

This lesson in an introduction to the memoir unit. Students will use the internet
to conduct research on memoirs and record their information on a graphic
organizer and complete an analysis of a memoir. This lesson is student-centered
and allows for differentiated instruction (strategy groups and student choice).
Prior to this lesson, instruct BYOD students to download the QR reader i-
nigma on their device. Also, make sure each school iPads have the i-nigma
app downloaded.
Begin by issuing iPads to students without their own device.
Next, give each student a copy of the Memoir Scavenger Hunt research
assignment sheet that contains the QR codes for various websites (see Memoir
Scavenger Hunt below) and the memoir graphic organizer to help them stay
organized as they work through the series of research questions for each website.
Inform students that this research assignment will help them learn about memoirs
and help them analyze a memoir.
Next, give each student a copy of the Analysis of Memoir handout for them to
complete their analysis of the memoir they choose to read.
Next, instruct students to complete the graphic organizer before analyzing the
memoir.
Finally, give students a copy of the Scavenger Hunt Rubric.
*The teacher will monitor students progress, work with small groups as needed, and
assist with technical issues.
Rubric Title
Memoir Scavenger Hunt Rubric
Rubric Description
This rubric specifies the content required for the graphic organizer and for the
memoir analysis handout to successfully complete the assignment.
Rubric or Other Performance Evaluation Tool
Memoir Scavenger Hunt Rubric

Criteria Exemplary (3pts.) Proficient (2pts.) Developing (1pt.) Criteria Not Meet
Meets all criteria Meets most criteria Meets some criteria (0 pts.)

Memoir verses The responses were well
Autobiography developed and demonstrate a
clear understanding of the
differences between a memoir
and an autobiography.
Reasons for writing a At least 5 reasons for writing
Memoir a memoir are clearly stated.
Characteristics of a At least 5 characteristics of a
Memoir memoir are clearly stated
Tips for writing a Memoir At least 5 tips are given
when writing a memoir.
Analysis of a Memoir Analysis of a memoir
demonstrates a strong
understanding of key
elements. All questions are
The responses show some
understanding of the
differences between a memoir
and an autobiography.
At least 3 out of 5 reasons for
writing a memoir are clearly
stated.
At least 3 out of 5
characteristics of a memoir
are clearly stated.
At least 3 out of 5 tips are
given when writing a
memoir.
Analysis of a memoir shows
some understanding of key
elements. Most of the
questions are addressed
The responses show a vague
of understanding of the
differences between a memoir
and an autobiography.
Less than 3 reasons for
writing a memoir are stated.
Less than 3 characteristics of
a memoir are stated.
Less than 3 tips are given
when writing a memoir.
Analysis of memoir lack
understanding of key
elements. Less than half of
the questions are addressed.
No response included
to show differences
between a memoir and
an autobiography.
No reason given for
writing a memoir.
No characteristics of a
memoir are given.
No tips given when
writing a memoir.
An analysis of a
memoir was not
completed. No
question addressed.
 addressed.

Example of Student Work with Teacher Commentary

 Materials and Equipment
BYOD
iPads
i-nigma (QR Reader App)
Internet
Handouts
Reading/Writing Notebooks
21 Century Technology Used in this Task
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Mobile Devices (iPads & BYOD)

i-nigma (QR Reader App)
Internet
websites about memoirs
www.teenink.com (where student read memoir)

Differentiated Instruction
Learning Profile in accordance with IEP
Student Interest (students are allowed to choose a memoir to read)
Teacher small group
Setting
The setting for this activity will take place the classroom where student desks are
arranged in groups of four (six groups total). The teacher uses round table in back
of classroom for small groups. Each student will have a mobile device (BYOD or
school iPad) and the assignment handouts.
Learners
The learners for this lesson include 8th grade regular education and learning
disabled students. The students range in ages 13-15 consisting of males and
females. The ethnicities represented are White, African American, Hispanic and
multiracial with majority being economically disadvantaged. This lesson will be
repeated in four different class periods throughout the same day. Two of the
classes consist of only regular education students with multiple ability levels. The
other two classes consist of regular education and learning disabled students along
with a regular education and an interrelated teachers as well as a paraprofessional.
Students in all classes are proficient in speaking English.
Memoir Scavenger Hunt

The purpose of this scavenger hunt is to help you research memoirs so that you can apply the
information learned when writing your own memoir. The QR codes will take you to websites that will
provide information for each section on the graphic organizer. Record your responses for sections I-IV
on the graphic organizer.

I. Use the QR code to learn the differences and similarities between memoirs and
autobiographies. Explain the differences and similarities between memoirs and
autobiographies.

II. Use the QR code to learn why you should write a memoir. Give 5 reasons to write a
memoir.

III. Use the QR code to learn about the characteristics of a memoir. List at least 5
characteristics of a memoir.
 IV. Use the QR code to learn tips that will help you when writing your memoir. List at least 5
tips to keep in mind when writing a memoir.

Use QR code for to access Teenink.com

Follow these steps to help you find a memoir to read:

First, go to MENU.
Then, type memoirs in the search box.
Next, click on Teen memoirs on a variety of experiences.
Next, select a memoir on the first page to read and complete the Analysis of Memoir handout.
Finally, you will turn in your completed memoir analysis handout and put your graphic organizer in your
reading/writing notebook for future reference when writing your own memoir.