Extended Written Response Assessment Subject: Civics (12th grade) Unit: Alternative Forms of Government Purpose: The purpose

of this formative assessment is to assess and evaluate students progress towards the learning targets associated with alternative forms of government. It is also a chance for students to practice and develop their critical thinking skills. Students will be assessed on various government types that we have discussed and studied in class. The teacher and the students will use the information from the scores on this formative assessment to monitor their progress toward the desired learning targets and goals. The students will also use the information gathered here, decipher what they know and do not know, determine their individual strengths and weaknesses, and develop a plan for themselves in order to reach a mastery level proficiency of the desired learning outcomes. Standard: (Michigan High School Content Expectations for Civics) 1.2.1 Identify, distinguish among, and provide examples of different forms of governmental structures including anarchy, monarchy, military junta, aristocracy, democracy, authoritarian, constitutional republic, fascist, communist, socialist, and theocratic states. Learning Targets: I can Describe the ideological differences between Constitutional Republics(like the USA), Communism and Socialism. Discuss the different forms of Fascism 1 2 Knowledge Questions 1 2 Reasoning Questions

Name_________________________________________Hour_________Date_______ Assessment for Learning: Alternative Forms of Government Directions: Make sure to read all directions carefully! Please put your name, todays date, and the hour on the top of this page. We have been discussing and studying many different types of government. This paper will help measure how well you understand the topics we have been talking about and the progress you are making toward the desired learning outcomes. There will be two questions, and both are extended response questions. Read each of the questions carefully and answer each question fully and to the best of your ability. This paper is due 3 weeks from the date of the assignment. You will also be asked to evaluate your own answers using the attached rubrics for each question. This is a two part assignment where each part is worth 50 points for 100 points all together. When performing the self assessment please be honest with yourself. This process will help you improve your writing for future assessments. I am giving you a lot of time, which means I am going to expect a very thorough response from you. 3 weeks may sound like a lot of time, but make sure you use your time wisely. If you have any questions regarding the paper you should feel free to speak with me after or before any class session, or through email or phone. I will try to answer any questions and make as reasonable accommodations as possible. Each topic has a rubric, so be sure to look at them before you start if you wish to get the best grade possible. Please type these response and print them out for me when you turn them in. If computer access is an issue please come and see me and we can find a way for you to type the paper. Also, if you would rather not print, I will accept email attatchments. If you choose to email the assignment to me, please make sure you send it to me as soon as possible to prevent any technical difficulties or compatibility issues. If you have any questions at all about the progress of your paper, again, feel free to come and see me, or email or call me. This may seem daunting, but you have studied everything I have asked of you in great detail, now you just need to apply that knowledge that I know you have! Good luck!

Question 1: Scenario We have been studying the differences between Communism, Capitalism and Socialism as it related to the Cold War. This scenario will show both you and me if you can describe what the each belives and articulate a reason for one and against the other two. You are a Sophomore at a Grand Valley State University during the winter semester in 1978 during the cold war. You entered college fairly uneducated in regards to politics, but have take a strong liking to them since your second semester of your freshman year. Your Political Science teacher has given you a great deal of information about Communism, Socialism and Capitalism , and is now asking you to tell him how you feel. After a great deal of consideration, you have decided that you believe in which ideology. Which one have you decided upon and why? What does this ideology offer that the others dont and why does this appeal to you. What do the other ideologies feature that makes them less appealing to you? Be sure to tell your teacher all of the reasons for and against each ideology, not JUST what YOU are for or against, that way he cannot say you chose without fully studying the ideologies You may want to read through the grading rubric that follows before you begin your response.

Question 1 Grading Rubric Please read through the rubric. Now that you have completed the question, it is time to tell me (and you) how you think you did on this question. You can give yourself any score between 0 and 5. You can give yourself a score of 2 or 4 even though it is not on the rubric. For example, you may give yourself a score of 4 if you think you were somewhere between the descriptions of 5 point and 3 points. Remember to grade yourself separately for each target (there are 2). Please fill in your total score at the bottom of this page as well. Learning Target 1. Describe the ideological differences between Constitutional Republics(like the USA), Communism and Socialism 50 points I included a clear and accurate definition of each Ideology and explained why I believe in one, and why I dont believe in another. 25 points I included a somewhat clear and mostly accurate definition and description of the ideologies. AND/OR did not thoroughly choose and defend a belief/rejection of an ideology. 0 point I included an inaccurate definition and description of the Ideologies. OR I did not choose an ideology

I would give myself a score of _____ out of 50 because ______________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

Esaay #2 When we studied WWII we learned about the Fascist governments of Hitlers Germany, as well as Mussolinis Italy. Though both where definitely Fascists, what made them different from each other. What made them similar? Why do you believe that so many people discuss Hitler in great depth, yet Mussolini is rarely discussed. In Hitlers case, he gained power without breaking a single law. How do these leaders attain such power without an extremely violent overthrow.

Learning Target 1. Describe the different forms of Fascism

50 points I included a clear and accurate definition of Fascism and discussed how Hitler and Mussolini led their countries. I also explained how they were able to gain such strong support

25 points I included a somewhat clear and mostly accurate definition of Fascism and description of how Hitler and Mussolini rose to power

0 point I included an inaccurate definition of Fascism and description of Hitler and Mussolinis reign.

I would give myself a score of _____ out of 50 because ______________________

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Name___________________________________Hour______Date____________ Student Evaluation, Part II Now that you have seen the score that Mr. Callahan has given you on the assessment, you are going to compare that score with what you scored yourself on the assessment. After writing in the scores in the blanks provided, decide whether you agree or disagree and explain your reasoning. 1. I gave myself a score of _____ out of 50 on part 1. Mr. Callahan gave me a score of _____. I agree/disagree with Mr. Callahans score because ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 2. I gave myself a score of _____ out of 50 on part 2. Mr. Callahan gave me a score of _____. I agree/disagree with Mr. Callahans score because ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 3. If there are any targets that you have not mastered, what are you going to do to improve? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 4. If you disagree with Mr. Callahan about any of the scores by more than one point, please set up a time to meet with Mr. Callahan to discuss our writing. __________Check here if there are any major disagreements.