Assessment Activities SSKH2. The student will identify important American symbols and explain their meanings: National and State flags, Bald Eagle, Statue of Liberty, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, White House, Pledge of Allegiance, Star Spangled Banner. Not Yet Demonstrated Student does not identify American symbols. Progressing Student identifies previously taught American symbols but does not explain their meaning. Meets Student identifies previously taught American symbols and explains their meanings. Assessment Activities (1) After class discussions about each American symbol or landmark have the student draw or write a class book about the American symbol or landmark. The teacher will keep the book and writings as a work sample to add to the student portfolio. (2) Students can demonstrate their knowledge of national symbols by drawing, writing, or retelling a story about the symbol.