Unit 7 Test Remediation-Astronomy Role Audience Format Topic Learn Verb Procedure 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Pick one from each of the categories above except you must pick THREE topics. Circle them and turn this page in with your final product. You must write about the three topics you choose and in the role that you choose. You must write to the audience you choose. Your writing must follow the learning verb that you choose. Submit this form with the role, audience, format, 3 topics, and learn verb circled. Submit a PRINTED version of your remediation activity and this form by the due date. Milky Way Galaxy 5th Grader Newspaper Article Cosmology Contrast The Universe Non-science teacher Top Ten List (humorous) Galaxy Classification Compare Elliptical Galaxy Boss Substitute teacher plans Milky Way Galaxy Interpret The Big Bang Peer Rap or Song Lyrics Exoplanets and Life on Other Planets Describe Explain Summarize Sun Parent Letter Black Hole Astronomer Informational Brochure

Example You are a Superhero that is writing a poem explaining innerplanets, outer planets, and meteors, asteroids, and comets to a group of 5th graders. Requirements To be considered for extra points, remediation activities must meet the following requirements. 1. 2. 3. 4. Typed Include a bibliography if outside sources are used Minimum of 2 pages of actual writing (not including heading), double-spaced, 12 point font for letters, substitute plans, and newspaper articles All formats include detailed information about the three topics chosen (even the substitute teacher plans, top ten list, and lyrics) based on the rubric below 5. Printed and turned in with this document (with choices circled) by the due date

Rubric The following rubric will be used to assess the content of the remediation activity. Assignment Traits Accuracy How correct is your information? Is it fully supported by the text and/or history? 5 4 3 2 1

Perspective Do you stay in role? How effective are you at performing your role and convincing audience?

Focus Do you stay to assigned format? Do you fully satisfy the chosen topic with numerous details and examples?

Mechanics Does your writing contain a minimal of mechanical errors? Does your writing contain no errors as identified in your grammar goals? Benchmark How is the overall quality of your work compared with both past work and ever increasing expectations of better work?

GRADE: (based on levels attained for each criteria) 25=full 10 points 20=8 points 15=6 points 10=5 points 5=3 points Assessment guide 5 = Exceptional 4 = Effective 3 = Developing 2 = Emerging 1 = Not Yet