Unit/Theme: Ecosystems Are Interconnected Name(S): ______

RAFT Assignment: You may choose to work in pairs or alone. All students/ groups will present.

Unit/Theme: Ecosystems are Interconnected Name(s): ______

Role Audience Format Topic  Poster Explain how you are  Brochure connected to other animals in You are a small mosquito the rainforest. Be sure to Another species of your choice  Letter living in the tropical rainforest. include producers, consumers, in the rainforest and decomposers in your description.

 Telecast Most climate scientists agree  Article in a newspaper humans are causing the Earth You are a news to become warmer than it anchor/reporter for a local would normally be. Inform news station. Your local community of you audience of these viewers. scientists opinion on why the scientists think this, what factors are causing this warming, and what scientist say we should do to stop this.  Lesson Explain how the theme of You are an Ecology professor  Essay “change” can be seen in our at an Ivy League University.  Article from a textbook environment. What are the Students ways that animals, plants, and our environment change?

 Report Complete the Inquiry Activity Mathematician and Eagle  PSA (Public Service on page B37. Use your lover Announcment) information to create a report Your local Eagle Lovers club on why Eagles are disappearing or use the data to create a PSA about how to save the Eagle population. R.A.F.T. Assignment Assessment and Feedback Rubric

Assignment Traits Accuracy 5 4 3 2 1 How correct is your information? Is it fully supported by the text and/or history? Comments:

Perspective 5 4 3 2 1 Do you stay in role? How effective are you at performing your role and convincing audience? Comments:

Focus 5 4 3 2 1 Do you stay to assigned format? Do you fully satisfy the chosen topic with numerous details and examples? Comments:

Aesthetics/Presentation 5 4 3 2 1 Does your work show a level of visual interest? It is neat? Is it evident that you took your time and did your best work?

Comments:

Time on Task 5 4 3 2 1 Did you utilize your class time wisely? Did you work well with partners if you had partners? Did you require behavioral direction from your teacher? Comments: GRADE: (based on levels attained for each criteria)

Scoring key 15 = B- Assessment guide 25-24 = A+ 14 = C+ 5 = Exceptional 23-21 = A 13-12 = C 4 = Effective 20 = A- 11 = C- 3 = Developing 19 = B+ 10 = D 2 = Emerging 18-16 = B 9 = D- 1 = Not Yet

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