training day 2

Powerpoint

Models of Excellence site - high quality student work examplars and resources

When students begin the creation of work in school, they are typically given verbal and written directions of what is expected, and perhaps a written assessment rubric. This does not usually create a vision of what high-quality work actually looks like—both in genre (e.g., scientific report, persuasive essay) and in a general sense (i.e., what can students my age do that is beautiful, sophisticated and compelling?). We suggest using models of work from this site with students to promote discussion and analysis of what quality looks like, in general and in a genre; and to build specific criteria lists for what represents quality. When language describing quality work is co-constructed with students, when it contains students’ ideas and words, it is more clear, memorable and effective. Models of Excellence offers guidance in text and video for facilitating critique sessions in classrooms, and it also contains short inspiring videos that provide a window into the stories behind certain works.

POUSD Videos (Grade 2, K, and 6)

Readings:

• Learning Targets in Expeditionary Learning Schools
• Sharing Learning Targets and Criteria for Success
• Knowing Your Learning Target
• Criteria for Success - Shirley Clarke
• Criteria for Success - Creating a Strong Model