Lesson/Unit of Study Title
Genius Hour
Grade
Focus for the observation or conference:
Students
Strategies for Reading
Strategies for Writing
Strategies for Oral
Thinking
ASSESSMENT FOR/AS OR OF LEARNING
OBSERVATION & INTERVIEW
Date
Learning Goal We are learning how to research properly on a topic we are passionate about,
organize our ideas about the topic, reflect on our progress and strategies, and communicate our
learning to our peers.
Curriculum Expectations We are learning how to gather information to support ideas for
writing, using a variety of strategies and a wide range of print and electronic resources.
(Writing 1.3) We are identifying a variety of strategies we used before, during, and after
writing, (4.1)reading(4.1) , presenting (3.3)and can explain which ones we found most helpful
and suggest future steps we can take to improve as writers, presenters and readers.
Genius Hour- Success Criteria
We are learning how to research properly on a topic we are passionate about, organize
our ideas about the topic, reflect on our progress and strategies, and communicate our
learning to our peers.
Criteria
My product and/or display board look
authentic and I can explain how it suits
the intended audience.
My product is innovative and is
something my target market would
purchase.
I have considered how other groups,
besides my target market, might respond
differently to my product.
My pitch follows the guide lines by using
the graphic organizer provided.
I have considered the form used to best
reach my audience, as well as the
conventions and techniques used.
Glow
Grow
WOW!
Yes
Getting
there
Not
Yet