Unit Assessments
Pre-Assessment Informal Progress Monitoring Checks
Informal Oral Questioning:
Which elements of art are used in
mask making?
Explain Symmetry.
What roles do celebrations have in
people/families/groups of people?
Identify geometric and free form
shapes/forms.
What is collage?
How can colors communicate feelings?
Class participation
Small group discussions
Monitor individuals while working on
task
Observation during an activity @ each
stage in process
- creating the masks
- adding details and
embellishments - Use of color
Individual conferencing
Guided questions
Post Assessment
Write a sentence showing their purpose of their mask in the celebration and how
the use of color expressed the desired purpose/mood.
Exhibition of student work.
Performance based...Does the student’s work show evidence of creating an
original mask that expresses a mood, an idea about people, cultures, or
community? Does student work show evidence of craftsmanship and ability to
use paper embellishments?
Review for class, students may do self-assessment along with review
Reflecting on prior essential questions
Scoring Guides and Answer Keys
Engaging Learning Experiences
Learning Activities Using Text or Program Authentic Performance Tasks
DVD or video
Masks and Face Coverings by Crystal
Video
Pre assessment of Elements of Art
geometric and free form shapes/forms,
symmetry