Every day, teachers are challenged to engage their students in meaningful conversations that prompt critical thinking. The purpose of this assignment is to address the varying levels of knowledge and

Part 1: Standards Based Question 1

20.0

Questions are thoroughly aligned to the chosen standard and skillfully promote active engagement, positive social interaction, and critical thinking.

Part 1: Standards Based Question 2

20.0

Questions are thoroughly aligned to the chosen standard and skillfully promote active engagement, positive social interaction, and critical thinking.

Part 2: Rationale Respectful Communication Skills

15.0

Innovatively describes instructional strategies that model and teach respectful communication skills within standards-based social studies instruction.

Part 2: Reflection Critical Thinking Skills and Depth of Knowledge (DOK)

15.0

Proficiently explains using questions for varied purposes within lessons to increase students' critical thinking skills and depth of knowledge.

Organization

15.0

An attempt is made to organize the content, but the sequence is indiscernible. The ideas presented are compartmentalized and may not relate to each other.

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)

15.0

Submission is virtually free of mechanical errors. Word choice reflects well-developed use of practice and content-related language. Sentence structures are varied and engaging.

Total Percentage 100