1. Embedded Assessment UNPACKING
SPRINGBOARD ELA 8

2. Unpacking Methodology For Use in Conjunction with Following Slides
Before you start, you need this slide show and a paper copy of the unpacking web posted in your classroom.
Introduce the assessment by conducting a reading of the assignment details in Springboard text.
Direct students to turn to the scoring guide for the assessment and present the first slide.
Explain how the unpacking web connects to the scoring guide – Each bubble summarizes one section of the Scoring Guide.
Assign one bubble / section of the Scoring Guide to student groups. Ask students to find what you missed, to fill in the details of the requirements for the assessment and detail what they will actually need to do and know to be successful.
Ask students to write items on index cards or sticky notes and post them on the paper version of the unpacking web. When all groups are finished, ask each group to share their findings with the class.
While students work, circulate asking guiding question and providing assistance where needed.
Share slide 2 and compare the students’ work with your unpacking details.
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3. UNIT 1 – EMBEDDED ASSESSMENT 1 – Writing a Hero’s Journey Narrative
Ideas
UNIT 1 – EA 1
Writing a Hero’s Journey Narrative
Write a narrative with a protagonist, a conflict, details and visuals.
Use sophisticated language and follow conventions.
Include exposition, events, transitions and a resolution.
Use of Language
Structure

4. UNIT 1 – EMBEDDED ASSESSMENT 1 – Writing a Hero’s Journey Narrative
Ideas
UNIT 1 – EA 1
Writing a Hero’s Journey Narrative
Connotative Diction
Vivid Verbs
Figurative Language
Sensory Language
Follow Conventions: capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar and usage
Write a narrative with a protagonist, a conflict, details and visuals.
Adequate Exposition
Sequence events logically.
Include Hero’s Journey steps.
Transitional words phrases and clauses.
Logical Resolution
Believable, Original Protagonist
Point of View, Setting, and Conflict
Details, Dialogue, Imagery and Descriptions
Visuals
Use sophisticated language and follow conventions.
Include exposition, events, transitions and a resolution.
Use of Language
Structure

5. Unit 1- Embedded Assessment 2 – Writing a Definition Essay
Use of
Language
Include strategies of definition, a thesis, and details.
Write for an academic audience and follow conventions.
Ideas
UNIT 1 – EA 2
Writing a Definition Essay
Structure
Include an introduction, conclusion, organized ideas and transitions.

6. Unit 1- Embedded Assessment 2 – Writing a Definition Essay
Use of
Language
Use diction and style that are appropriate for an academic audience.
Follow conventions: capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar, and usage.
Ideas
Include strategies of definition, a thesis, and details.
Write for an academic audience and follow conventions.
Define a hero through function, example and negation.
Write and maintain a clear thesis.
Supporting Detail
Evidence, including Quotes and Paraphrases
Provide citations and commentary.
UNIT 1 – EA 2
Writing a Definition Essay
Hook , Bridge, Thesis
Logical, Organized Support Paragraphs
Coherence
Transitions
Topic Sentences
Conclusions that follows from ideas presented
Structure
Include an introduction, conclusion, organized ideas and transitions.

7. Unit 2 – Embedded Assessment 1 – Writing an Expository Essay
USE OF
LANGUAGE
Unit 2 – EA 1
WRITING AN EXPOSITORY ESSAY
IDEAS
Use an academic voice, quotations, and demonstrate command of conventions.
Write an essay in response to a prompt that develops ideas and provides commentary.
Structure your essay with an introduction, transitions, ideas and a conclusion.
STRUCTURE

8. Unit 2 – Embedded Assessment 1 – Writing an Expository Essay
USE OF
LANGAUGE
Unit 2 – EA 1
WRITING AN EXPOSITORY ESSAY
IDEAS
Use an academic voice, quotations, and demonstrate command of conventions.
Write an essay in response to a prompt that develops ideas and provides commentary.
Write a complete introduction.
Use an appropriate organizational structure.
Use transitional strategies.
Write a conclusion.
Consistent academic voice.
Literary terms and precise language.
Embedded quotations.
Punctuation, spelling, grammar, and usage.
Maintain a focused thesis.
Develop ideas thoroughly.
Provide insightful commentary.
Structure your essay with an introduction, transitions, ideas and a conclusion.
STRUCTURE

9. Unit 2 – Embedded Assessment 2 – Writing an Argumentative Essay
USE OF
LANGUAGE
IDEAS
Write an essay that supports a claim.
Use language to persuade.
Unit 2 – EA 2
WRITING AN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
STRUCTURE
Structure your essay with an introduction, transitions, ideas and a conclusion.

10. Unit 2 – Embedded Assessment 2 – Writing an Argumentative Essay
USE OF
LANGUAGE
Convey Tone.
Persuade an Audience.
Command of Conventions
Annotated Bibliography
IDEAS
Write an essay that supports a claim.
Use language to persuade.
Unit 2 – EA 2
WRITING AN ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
Reasoning and Evidence
Evidence of Research Process
Address Counterclaim(s)
Introduction with Hook and Background
Adequate Organizational Structure
Transitional Strategies
Conclusion that Supports Argument
STRUCTURE
Structure your essay with an introduction, transitions, ideas and a conclusion.

11. UNIT 3 – EMBEDDED ASSESSMENT 1 – Presenting Voices of the Holocaust
USE OF LANGUAGE
UNIT 3 – EA 1
Presenting Voices of the Holocaust
IDEAS
Use academic language to communicate effectively.
Read a text passage and discuss the theme.
Give evidence to support your reading.
STRUCTURE

12. UNIT 3 – EMBEDDED ASSESSMENT 1 – Presenting Voices of the Holocaust
UNIT 3 – EA 1
Presenting Voices of the Holocaust
Use academic language to communicate effectively.
Read a text passage and discuss the theme.
Evidence of Collaboration and Preparation
Follow organizational structure.
Transitional Strategies
Create cohesion.
Clarify relationships.
Oral reading of text passage.
Explain of literary elements contribute to theme.
Elaborate with textual evidence, details, commentary, and questions.
Communicate with group and audience.
Precise diction and academic language
Conventions – Grammar, Usage and Language
Give evidence to support your reading.

13. UNIT 3 – EMBEDDED ASSESSMENT 2 – Presenting a Multimedia Campaign
IDEAS
STRUCTURE
Structure a presentation with evidence, information and a call to action.
Create a multimedia presentation to persuade.
Communicate using appropriate tone, diction and conventions.
UNIT 3 – EA 2
Presenting a Multimedia Campaign
USE OF
LANGUAGE

14. UNIT 3 – EMBEDDED ASSESSMENT 2 – Presenting a Multimedia Campaign
Evidence of Collaboration and Preparation
Introduction that Informs the Audience
Embed quotations with transitions
Conclusion and Call to Action
Target Audience
Appropriate Tone
Precise Diction
Conventions: Grammar, Usage and Language
Annotated Bibliography
IDEAS
STRUCTURE
Structure a presentation with evidence, information and a call to action.
Create a multimedia presentation to persuade.
Support claim.
Address counterclaim.
Reasons and Evidence from Reliable Sources
Persuasive Appeals: Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Clarify ideas with multimedia and campaign features.
Communicate using appropriate tone, diction and conventions.
UNIT 3 – EA 2
Presenting a Multimedia Campaign
USE OF
LANGUAGE

15. UNIT 4 – Embedded Assessment 1 – Writing an Analysis of a Humorous Text
USE OF
LANGUAGE
UNIT 4 – EA 1
Writing an Analysis of a Humorous Text
Use diction, voice, style and conventions.
IDEAS
Write an analysis of humor with supporting details.
Write an essay with an introduction, conclusion, transitions, and progression of ideas.
STRUCTURE

16. UNIT 4 – Embedded Assessment 1 – Writing an Analysis of a Humorous Text
USE OF
LANGUAGE
Controlling idea about the use of humor to convey a universal truth.
Details, Examples and Textual Evidence
Commentary to Analyze Humorous Elements
Use diction, voice, style and conventions.
UNIT 4 – EA 1
Writing an Analysis of a Humorous Text
IDEAS
Write an analysis of humor with supporting details.
Diction maintains appropriate voice and style.
Command of conventions: capitalization, punctuation, spelling, grammar and usage
Write an essay with an introduction, conclusion, transitions, and progression of ideas.
Introduce the topic and context clearly.
Organizational structure progresses logically and connects ideas.
Use transitions to create cohesion and connect ideas.
Logical Conclusion
STRUCTURE

17. UNIT 4 – EMBEDDED ASSESSMENT 2 – Performing a Shakespearean Comedy
Structure
Show evidence of planning and an understanding of Shakespeare.
Provide an introduction and an ending.
Ideas
Make choices about the delivery of lines.
UNT 4 – EA 2
Performing a Shakespearean Comedy
Use of
Language

18. UNIT 4 – EMBEDDED ASSESSMENT 2 – Performing a Shakespearean Comedy
Structure
Ideas
Provide an introduction and an ending.
Show evidence of collaboration.
Context
Introduction
Communicate ending to your audience.
Show evidence of planning and an understanding of Shakespeare.
Make interpretive choices for comic effect and to show meaning.
Use punctuation cues.
Memorize lines.
Demonstrate understanding of Shakespeare’s humor.
Use elements of performance to create comedy.
Show evidence of planning and rehearsal.
Make choices about the delivery of lines.
UNT 4 – EA 2
Performing a Shakespearean Comedy
Use of
Language