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LESSON 8: Assessment

SUPPORTING QUESTION

How has globalization affected people and places around the world?

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FOCUS SKILL(S)

Contextualization

Causation

Geographic Relationships

MATERIALS

TEACHER

Globalization Curated Research Paper - Teacher Version

CRP Self Assessment + Exemplars

STUDENT

Globalization Curated Research Paper - Student Version

CRP Self Assessment

DO FIRST

Introduce the Globalization Curated Research Paper. This can be done electronically through the Thinking Nation Platform or by paper by printing the Student Version. To begin, use the Hook Activity found on page 5 of the Teacher Version. Then, guide students through an introduction to the prompt and skill, key vocabulary, and brainstorm sections.

TEACHER ACTIONS

1. Provide digital or paper access to Globalization Curated Research Paper
2. Direct the hook activity
3. Introduce the prompt, skill, vocabulary, and brainstorm activities

STUDENT ACTIONS

1. Participate in hook activity
2. Consider the prompt and skill
3. Complete the key vocabulary and brainstorm sections

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LESSON 8: Assessment - Continued

ACTIVITY 1 - LAUNCH

Students will continue to prepare for their written essay by making a connection to modern examples of trade barriers. By reading the Relevant to Today section, students will consider why the United States may wish to change the economic relationship it has with other nations. Then, they will immerse themselves in the context of globalization by completing the questions on the “What is the Context?” page.

TEACHER ACTIONS

1. Guide students through the Relevant to Today section, allowing for informal discussion
2. Direct students to complete “What is the Context?” questions

STUDENT ACTIONS

1. Read text sections and answer questions
2. Participate in informal class discussion by sharing answers

ACTIVITY 2 - PRACTICE

Next, students will prepare for their essay by reviewing the four documents of the CRP. All of these documents will be familiar to the students as they have seen them throughout the unit. Students will answer the questions that accompany each document. Go over the rubric with students so students feel comfortable with the requirements. Students will then complete their essay outline.

TEACHER ACTIONS

1. Direct students to read each document and answer the questions
2. Explain the rubric fully and answer any questions
3. Support students with the essay outline

STUDENT ACTIONS

1. Read each document and answer the questions
2. Ask clarifying questions about the rubric
3. Complete the essay outline

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LESSON 8: Assessment - Continued

ACTIVITY 3 - EXHIBIT

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Finally, the students will write their essay. They should have access to all CRP materials and class notes if desired. For AI grading, students will need to submit their essays on the Thinking Nation Platform. The Best Practice Repository and Knowledge Base videos have several resources available to help you navigate the platform and CRP process.

TEACHER ACTIONS

1. Provide students with directions and expectations for essay writing
2. Ensure access to support materials
3. Support students as needed

STUDENT ACTIONS

1. Ask questions about essay writing and submission
2. Write the Curated Research Paper

CONCLUSION

Prior to essay submission, give students time to reflect on their essay. Using the CRP Self-Assessment Student Worksheet, have student fill in information about their essay. This will require them to think back about the rubric and will give you insight into their understanding of its components.

TEACHER ACTIONS

• Hand out the CRP Self-Assessment
• Give students directions on completion
• Instruct students to submit essay after they fill out the self-assessment

STUDENT ACTIONS

1. Complete the self-assessment
2. Submit essay

STANDARD(S)

All unit standards