ESLR

Green: Lord of the Flies

Red: Anne Frank

Pink: Poetry Unit

Critical Thinker

Identify, evaluate and use resources effectively for the purpose of problem solving

Example: (Lord of the Flies) Preparing for final project      Self- Evaluation: Poor

Build meaning and understanding for themselves using prior knowledge and new information

Apply problem-solving skills to facilitate learning

Example: (Anne Frank) Fixed audio error            Self-Evaluation: Excellent

Gather, analyze and process information from a variety of sources

Example: (Poetry Unit) Cover of Poetry Book            Self-Evaluation: Bad

Solve problems using a variety of strategies

Select, monitor, and adjust problem-solving strategies

Example: (Lord of the Flies) In-Class discussions            Self-Evaluation: Mediocre

Academic Achiever

Demonstrate progress in all curricular areas

Example: (Lord of the Flies) In class discussion             Self-Evaluation: Fair

Continually assess, evaluate and adjust work to maintain high standards

Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Example: (Anne Frank) Working by myself and with peers for project

Self-Evaluation: Good

Access information from a variety of sources

Demonstrate technological literacy and the use of technology as a tool for the efficient and creative completion of a project

Example: (Poetry Unit) Used different types of technology to achieve poetry book    Self-Evaluation: Fair

Involved Citizen

Seek to improve the lives of others in their community

Example: (Lord of the Flies) During class discussions       Self-evaluation: Poor

Example: (Poetry Unit) Help others plan for Poetry Book    Self-Evaluation: Good

Demonstrate care and concern for their environment

Demonstrate responsibility in active decision-making

Interact respectfully with people of diverse cultures

Example: (Anne Frank) Discussed well with teammates for planning the final movie project             Self-Evaluation: Fair

Demonstrate awareness and respect for the rights of others

Effective Communicator

Demonstrate their creative talents to convey ideas

Incorporate/Utilize technology as a tool for communication

Listen respectfully and ask questions to facilitate understanding and achieve insight

Example: (Lord of the Flies) During class discussions       Self-evaluation: Good

Demonstrate the skills of effective collaboration

Example: (Anne Frank) Share equal work for each partner in project

Self-Evaluation: Mediocre

Collaborate with others in appropriate learning situations to achieve group goals

Example: (Poetry Unit) Teen Life Project Self-Evaluation: Poor

Understand and convey written, oral and visual information using appropriate media

Demonstrate awareness of the role of audience

Self-Directed Learner

Accept responsibility for their own learning

Example: (Lord of the Flies) Reading the novel    Self-evaluation: Good

Identify their needs and apply appropriate learning strategies

Participate in a wide variety of co-curricular programs and activities which develop social, emotional and physical talents

Take creative risks in developing untried ideas

Example: (Anne Frank) Using audio of Anne Franks quote               

Self-Evaluation: Excellent

Demonstrate competency in goal setting, time management, and organizational skills

Example: (Poetry Book) Planning and working on Poetry Book    

Self-Evaluation: Great

Monitor, adjust and document work in progress

Develop, prioritize and continually revise personal goals

Apply practices that promote and support the safety and health of self and others