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Investigating Asteroids Unit
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Helpful insects
Investigating Asteroids Unit
Pre-Assessment
Pre-Assessment
4.6 (31 reviews)

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Print Prep
  • complete a miniature writing process.

  • take organized notes using video and text sources.

  • write an informative text with an introduction, two body paragraphs, and conclusion.

  • have their writing evaluated according to teacher rubrics and student self-assessment.
Investigating Asteroids: Pre-Assessment worksheet 30 copies
Investigating Asteroids: Student Checklist worksheet 30 copies
Investigating Asteroids: Teacher Rubric worksheet 30 copies
Prep Instructions
  • This activity can be used as a way to see student progress before the unit begins. This activity can also be used as a practice activity if not scored.

  • The standards-based Teacher Rubric for the pre- and post-assessment is the same. Try this: Score student pre-assessments in one color on the rubric. Use a different color on the same rubric to score the post-assessment later on. A quick glance will show student growth and areas for further support.

  • The Student Checklist for the pre- and post-assessment is the same and can be used as a student self-assessment to guide revision or to set future writing goals.

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