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Oral History Assessment Matrix
by Cathy Browne –Peaham School, Vermont Rural Partnership
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Written |
Visual |
Oral / Hands-On |
Rubric or other scoring guide |
| Chapter 1 |
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Brainstorm class list of "what is a
community?" |
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| Chapter 2 |
Individual written reflections on walks in community
journal |
Illustrated reflections on walks |
Teacher observations of student comments on walks and
level of participation on walks |
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| Chapter 3 |
Classroom, nature trail, neighborhood, and village
maps |
Classroom, nature trail, neighborhood, and village
maps |
Classroom treasure hunt |
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| Chapter 4 |
Reports on biography storyboard |
Illustrations on biography storyboard |
Comprehension checks; presentation of storyboard |
Teacher designed rubric
for storyboard |
| Chapter 5 |
Writing peer biographies |
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Brainstorming questions for interviews; participation
in peer interviews |
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| Chapter 6 |
Thank you notes |
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Participation in Peacham community member interview |
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| Chapter 7 |
Written biography of community member |
Illustration for written biography; digital
photographs |
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Generalized-Standard Reports rubric |
| Chapter 8 |
Written reflections on community question; written
invitations |
Illustration of community |
Presentation at community tea; student participation
at conference |
Generalized-Standard rubric 4.6 Understanding Place |
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