Assessment Plan: Synonyms and Antonyms

Assessment: Synonyms and Antonyms

Grade: 4

Purpose and Learning Outcome:

·       Objective: Given a list of 20 words, differentiate between a synonym and antonym with 80 percent accuracy.

·       Outcome: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the difference between an antonym and a synonym.  

Assessment Context:

·       Student is given a worksheet that lists 20 words and 20 word tiles.  Student will demonstrate his/her knowledge of the difference between an antonym and a synonym for by cutting and pasting the 20 word tiles next to the correct 20 listed words on the worksheet. 

·       Write a paragraph or four sentences about your weekend using two words that are antonyms in each sentence. 

Holistic Rubric: Worth 10 points

LEVEL	VERBS	DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
REMEMBER: Displays previously learned material by recalling facts, terms and basic concepts.   (2-points)	Define, Recite, List, Spell, Name, Recognize, select, what, locate	Define an antonym and a synonym? What type of reference book would you use to find an antonym of a word?
UNDERSTAND: The learner will demonstrate an understanding of facts and be able to express this in their own words, and/or give examples of concepts.     (4-points)	Demonstrate, Explain, Summarize, show, compare, Give Examples, Tell	What is the difference between an antonym and a synonym? Give three examples of an antonym and three examples of a synonym? Show the differences in an antonym and a synonym?
APPLY: The learner will apply their knowledge and understanding by solving problems and tasks.       (4-points)	Describe, Choose, Organize, Select, Identify, make use of	Using what you have learned separate the antonyms from the synonyms. What other way can you make use of an antonym?  Can you identify the synonyms and antonyms on the given worksheet?

Testing Constraints:

The Testing Constraints that will be used during testing will start with having the students sit down quietly in order for them to hear the instructions that will be given.  The instructions include the students raising their hand for any questions they may have concerning the test before the test begins or doing (if appropriate); and they are not allowed to talk to their peers during testing time.  It is also explained to the students that they are given thirty-five minutes to complete the test and will be told when they have ten minutes left to finish; an extra ten to fifteen minutes will be given to those with special needs. In addition, the students will have to raise their hand and sit quietly until acknowledged by the teacher.  Students will be allowed to go to the restroom before testing and after completion of the test if needed. Students are encouraged to check their work once they are done.  If students complete their test early they are instructed to leave their test on their desk and are allowed to go to the library to get on the computer until instructed to come back to the classroom.   Once everyone is finished with their test they are instructed to pass their test up to the front of the class, then one student from the front of the class is instructed to collect the papers and hand them to the teacher.