2.9 Big Idea Reflection #1

Task:

In a multi-paragraph journal, reflect upon and explain your understanding (or interpretation) of this big idea.  Consider the things you’ve discovered in this course so far - the texts you’ve read, the ideas you’ve developed. But also consider your experiences outside of this course - how might they impact your understanding of this big idea?  In other words, what does it mean to you? Why does it matter?  What have you questioned?  How has that made you more educated and engaged?  

Develop with specific examples.  Include your word count directly on your assignment.

The Big Idea:  Questioning what we hear, read, and view contributes to our ability to be educated and engaged citizens.


Proficiency Scale Information:

  • To show Developing Understanding - write 200-300 words.  Information can be mostly personal opinion but remain on topic

  • To show Proficient Understanding - write at 300-600 words.  Information is on topic, and begins to bring in experience with the course as well as personal opinions

  • To show Extending Understanding - write 600-1000 words, in multi-paragraph form and demonstrate the traits from exemplary section of the assessment rubric below. 

    Max Grade/6 0-2 3 4-5 6
    Understanding Emerging Developing Proficient Extending
    Proficiency Scale The student demonstrates an initial understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant to the expected learning. The student demonstrates a partial understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant to the expected learning. The student demonstrates a complete understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant to the expected learning. The student demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the concepts and competencies relevant to the expected learning.




Assessment: Below you will find the exemplary criteria used to assess the assignment.   

Learning Target(s) - Exemplary (6/6):  Develops a rich understanding and makes meaningful personal connections between self and the big idea.  Elaborates and explains these connections in depth, providing examples. Ideas and viewpoints are personal, but also consider the perspectives of others.  

Written Expression-  Exemplary (6/6):  Sentence structure and vocabulary are varied, skillfully written, and carefully chosen.  Work has been proofread and there are few or no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar.  Content contributes to the central idea and makes insightful connections with logical organization. Responses are skillfully organized, edited and easy to read.

 Estimated Allotted Time: 40 min

Submission:  "2.9 Big Idea Reflection #1" 

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