Unit 1: Community Helpers (Weeks 1-3)
Daily formative assessment
Summative assessment
Thank you note
Written quiz
Ongoing assessment
Daily Formative Assessment | 5 Minutes
Draw and label 3 community helpers. Write one sentence about what each helper does.
Summative Assessment | 20 Points Total
2-3 minute helper interview
Posters and cards
Illustrated helper guide
| Criteria | Level 1 Beginning |
Level 2 Developing |
Level 3 Proficient ⭐ |
Level 4 Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drawing | Draws 0-1 helpers Unclear images |
Draws 2 helpers Basic images |
Draws 3 helpers Clear images |
Draws 3+ helpers Detailed images |
| Labels | 0-1 labels Incomplete/incorrect |
2 labels Mostly correct |
3 labels All correct |
3+ labels with tools All correct |
| Sentences | No sentences or incomplete | 1-2 simple sentences "A doctor helps." |
3 complete sentences "A doctor helps sick people." |
3+ detailed sentences "A doctor helps sick people by giving medicine." |
| Vocabulary | 0-1 unit words | 2-3 unit words | 4-5 unit words | 6+ unit words |
| Spelling | Many errors | Some errors | Few errors | No errors |
Total Score: ___/4
Summative assessment | 2 weeks | 3 project options
Interview a community helper (2-3 minutes)
Thank you posters/cards for helpers
Community helper guidebook for younger students
| Criteria | Level 1 1 point |
Level 2 2 points |
Level 3 3 points ⭐ |
Level 4 4 points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content Knowledge (40%) |
Shows minimal understanding of helper's role | Shows basic understanding of helper's role | Shows clear understanding of helper's role and importance | Shows deep understanding with connections to community impact |
| Textbook Evidence (30%) |
No evidence from CGE4 or NGRH3 | Evidence from 1 textbook | Evidence from both CGE4 and NGRH3 | Strong evidence from both textbooks with specific page references |
| Vocabulary Use (15%) |
0-2 unit vocabulary words | 3-4 unit vocabulary words | 5-6 unit vocabulary words | 7+ unit vocabulary words used correctly |
| Presentation Quality (10%) |
Incomplete or unclear | Basic but complete | Clear and organized | Exceptional quality and creativity |
| Kaiwen Profiles (5%) |
No evidence of profiles | Shows 1 profile (e.g., Kindness) | Shows 2 profiles clearly | Shows multiple profiles with reflection |
Total Score: ___/20
Thank you note to a community helper | 1 paragraph (5-7 sentences)
Based on: CGE4 p. 12 model, NGRH3 pp. 22-23 paragraph structure
| Criteria | Level 1 Beginning |
Level 2 Developing |
Level 3 Proficient ⭐ |
Level 4 Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Format (10%) | Missing greeting or closing | Has greeting and closing but incorrect format | Proper greeting, body, and closing (CGE4 p. 12 model) | Perfect format with creative touches |
| Content (40%) | Vague or unclear reason for thanks | Basic reason stated | Clear, specific reason with 1-2 examples | Detailed reason with multiple specific examples |
| Vocabulary (20%) | 0-2 unit words | 3-4 unit words | 5-6 unit words | 7+ unit words used naturally |
| Grammar (15%) | Many errors that interfere with meaning | Several errors but meaning is clear | Few errors, mostly correct | No errors, varied sentence structure |
| Spelling (10%) | Many spelling errors | Some spelling errors | Few spelling errors | No spelling errors |
| Voice/Tone (5%) | Inappropriate or unclear tone | Basic polite tone | Warm, sincere tone | Exceptionally heartfelt and genuine |
Total Score: ___/20
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