Formative Assessment: Writing
Grades 11-12 CCSS Standard 2.b
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= Writing, Common Core State Standard Number, sub-point (W.2.b)
Creator: Steven Christiansen – Estacada School District
Project development, facilitation and coordination, Linda Vanderford, Curriculum, Instruction and Evaluation (CIE) Services
Clackamas Education Service District, Direct Access to Student Achievement Grant (D.A.T.A. Project), 2012.
Title: The Art of Kissing: Writing a paragraph
CCSS Standard:
W.2.b*
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts,
and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and
analysis of content. Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and
relevant facts, extend definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and
examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.
Focus: Write a paragraph using facts, quotations, or concrete details that further
develops your topic.
Supplies:
To get: None—a projector could be used for the handout, but is optional
Provided: “The Art of Kissing” practice sheet
Directions to Teacher:
Give students a copy of “The Art of Kissing” practice sheet. Tell students that they are
going to write a paragraph “backing up” their topic/thesis statement/introductory
paragraph. (If you think your students need a fully developed introductory paragraph/
thesis statement, you may want to create one yourself). Briefly discuss the importance
of developing a topic using facts, quotations, or concrete details.
Scoring Scale: Write a paragraph developing the topic(s) utilizing facts, quotations, and
concrete details/examples (grades 11-12)
Score Category Performance Descriptors
4 Above
Proficient Score 3 performance; and facts, quotations, and details support
students’ own ideas
3 Proficient Paragraph develops topic(s) in an organized manner; at least two
facts, quotations, and details are used
2 Not Yet
Proficient Topic is partially developed; one fact, quotation, or detail may be
used
1 Far From
Proficient Topic needs further development; facts, quotations, and details
may not provide support
0 No skill demonstrated
