Formative Assessments

• Observe student participation during the Movie Blurbs activity and class discussion about the elements of an effective story.

• Monitor student progress as they complete the Story Planner and organize their personal experiences into a clear narrative structure.

• Confer with students as they draft their personal stories, providing feedback on organization, descriptive language, reflection, and clarity.

• Review student participation during editing and revision activities, ensuring students strengthen their stories and effectively communicate their personal growth.
   

Summative Assessments

• Completed "Your Story Planner"

• Completed personal narrative

• Personal narrative demonstrating a clear beginning, middle, and end

• Evidence of personal reflection, growth, and future goals within the narrative

• Final revised personal story demonstrating incorporation of feedback

• Portfolio submission of the completed personal story
   

Evidence of Learning

Students demonstrate mastery by:

• Explaining how personal experiences contribute to their growth and career readiness.

• Organizing a personal narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

• Describing how past experiences have shaped their current skills, values, and future aspirations.

• Using descriptive language and reflection to communicate a meaningful personal story.

• Producing a polished personal narrative suitable for inclusion in their career portfolio.