Assessment Plans American Revolution Unit

Pre-Assessment Multiple choices, matching, constructed response (Answer Key

Included)

Post-Assessment Shortened version of the Pre-Assessment (Answer Key included)

Performance Assessments
Group Project (Rubric)
Individual Essay (Rubric)
Participation (Rubric)

Formative Assessment (weekly)
What does the phrase the shot heard round the world mean?
{Week 2}

** Question & Response taken from Differentiated Lessons and Assessments: Social Studies,
Grade 5 Teacher Created Resources












ME
The shot heard round
the world was the first
gunshot fired in the
Revolutionary War. No
one knows which side
fired the first shot, but it
was the shot that started
a very important wary.
Every country in the
world would feel the
impact of this war,
therefore, everyone
heard the first shot.
MP
The shot heard round
the world was the first
gunshot fired to start the
American Revolution.
Nobody know which
side fired first, but it
effected the whole
world.
DP
The shot heard round
the world was the
gunshot that started the
war.
WB
People all over the world
heard The shot heard
round the world.
What is meant by the phrase all men are created equal? Why was it included in the
Declaration of Independence?
{Week 3}

ME
The colonists wanted
to ensure that all men
were born free and
given equal rights. This
was established as
colonists wanted to
escape the harsh
control in Britain with
independence for all
people America.
MP
The colonists wanted
to escape British rule.
The colonists wanted
everyone to be free and
equal.
DP
The colonists wanted
everyone to have
equality in America.
WB
Everyone should be
treated equally.


Why did the French agree to help the American Colonists during the War? (Aka the
Treaty of Alliance)
{Week 4}

ME
The French agreed
to help the American
Colonists after
seeing the Colonists
win the battle of
Saratoga. The French
did not like Great
Britain after the
French and Indian
War.
MP
The French did not
like the British after
previous wars. The
French wanted to
help the colonists
gain independence
from Great Britain.
DP
The French wanted
the Colonists to win
the war.
WB
The French didnt
like the British.















American Revolution (Pre-Assessment)

1. Who won the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
a. The British
b. The Continental Army
c. The Indians

2. Why was the Declaration of Independence so important?
a. It stated why the French should help the Continental Army
b. It freed slaves
c. It stated why the colonies want to be free of British rule.

3. What rights does Thomas Jefferson say that all people are born with?
a. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of shelter
b. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of property
c. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

4. Where and when did the American Revolution end?
a. Yorktown, 1781
b. Saratoga, 1781
c. Paris, 1781

5. What is the name of the document that officially ended the American Revolution?
a. Declaration of Independence
b. The Treaty of Paris
c. The Bill of Rights

6. Who was the King of Britain at the time of the Revolutionary War?
a. King George III
b. King Henry IV
c. George Washington

7. The American Revolutionary War was fought between the
a. British and French
b. French and Spanish
c. British and Colonist

8. Which battle was NOT part of the American Revolution?
a. Battle of Saratoga
b. Battle of Fort Sumter
c. Battle of Yorktown
d. Battle of Bunker Hill






American Revolution (Post-Assessment)

10. What were British soldiers looking for in Lexington and Concord?
a. Weapons
b. Adams and Hancock
c. Both A and C

11. Where are Lexington and Concord?
a. Pennsylvania
b. New Hampshire
c. Massachusetts

12. What did Paul Revere do on April 18, 1775?
a. He delivered an important document to General Washington.
b. He warned the people in Lexington and Concord that the British were
coming.
c. He signed the Declaration of Independence

13. Who won the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
a. The British
b. The Continental Army
c. The Indians

14. Why was the Declaration of Independence so important?
a. It stated why the French should help the Continental Army
b. It freed slaves
c. It stated why the colonies want to be free of British rule.

15. What rights does Thomas Jefferson say that all people are born with?
a. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of shelter
b. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of property
c. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

16. Where and when did the American Revolution end?
a. Yorktown, 1781
b. Saratoga, 1781
c. Paris, 1781

17. What is the name of the document that officially ended the American Revolution?
a. Declaration of Independence
b. The Treaty of Paris
c. The Bill of Rights

18. Who was the King of Britain at the time of the Revolutionary War?
a. King George III
b. King Henry IV
c. George Washington


19. The American Revolutionary War was fought between the
a. British and French
b. French and Spanish
c. British and Colonist

20. Which 2 events led up to the American Revolution?
a. Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party
b. Independence day and Slavery
c. Battle of Yorktown and Battle of Lexington

21. Who gave aid to the colonists during the war?
a. The British
b. The French
c. The Spanish

22. Which battle was NOT part of the American Revolution?
a. Battle of Saratoga
b. Battle of Fort Sumter
c. Battle of Yorktown
d. Battle of Bunker Hill

23. When did the American Revolution begin?
a. April, 1775
b. September, 1690
c. March, 1900

24. When did the American Revolution end?
a. June, 1809
b. September, 1783
c. May, 1776

25. Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important?
a. The war ended, the British won
b. King George III died
c. It was the turning point of the war











Vocabulary (Matching)

26. Minutemen ___________

27. Protest ____________

28. Militia _____________

29. Tariff ______________

30. Parliament ___________

31. Fort ____________

32. Revolution _____________

33. Colony ______________

34. Patriot _____________

35. Declaration of Independence
_____________

36. Mercenaries ______________

37. Continental Army ____________

38. Loyalists ______________




















A. Document that explained what the colonists believed
in and why they wanted to be independent of British
rule

B. Members of militias who were ready to fight with only
a moments notice

C. A tax on imported goods

D. The overthrow of government

E. A volunteer army

F. Paid soldiers from one country who fight for another
country

G. Army made up of soldiers from the 13 colonies

H. A group of elected British lawmakers

I. Those who continually supported Britain throughout
the war

J. A settlement that is far away from the country that
governs it

K. A colonist who supported the cause of independence
from Great Britain

L. To speak out against something

M. A small, strong building to protect soldiers
Match the person with the correct description

39. Paul Revere _____________

40. Thomas Jefferson ____________

41. George Washington ____________

42. Charles Cornwallis _____________

43. James Madison ____________

44. John Hancock ____________











45. What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence? Who wrote it? Who
supported it? Why? What phrases were included in the document and why?


















A. British General, he surrendered at the Battle of
Yorktown

B. Known as the Father of our Country, first
president of the US, Commander of the
Continental Army

C. Supported the colonists, famous for his
midnight ride to Lexington when he warned
that the British were coming

D. Father of the Constitution, drafted the Bill of
Rights, 4
th
President of the United States

E. Author of the Declaration of Independence, 3
rd

president of the United States

F. First to sign the Declaration of Independence
with a bold signature, supporter of American
Independence


References
Teacher Created Resource: Social Studies Grade 5
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=american-revolution-test_1

Pre-Assessment Answer Key
1. A
2. C
3. C
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. B


Post-Assessment Answer Key
1. C
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. F
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. C
11. D
12. B
13. B
14. A
15. B
16. C




17. B
18. L
19. E
20. C
21. H
22. M
23. D
24. J
25. K
26. A
27. F
28. G
29. I

30. C
31. E
32. B
33. A
34. D
35. F











Rubrics for Evaluation

Group Research Project

ME MP DP WB
Content
Knowledge
I have included all
required
information in my
presentation. I
know the basic
facts (Who, What,
When, Where,
Why) and am
knowledgeable
about my topic of
study. I am able to
provide additional
information and
answer questions
regarding my topic.
I have included all
required
information in my
presentation. I
know the basic
facts (Who, What,
When, Where,
Why) and am
knowledgeable
about my topic of
study.
I know the basic
facts (Who, What,
When, Where,
Why) about my
topic.
I am unable to
demonstrate
knowledge of the
information that I
studied.
Understanding I am able to make a
variety of
connections from
my topic to other
various topics in
the American
Revolution.
I am able to make
some connections
to events in the
American
Revolution.
I am able to make
at least one
connection from
my topic to another
topic.
I am not able to
make any
connections.
Grammar My presentation
has been edited as
a group and
demonstrated
proper grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.
My presentation
has less than 3
grammatical errors.
My presentation
has 3-5
grammatical errors.
My presentation
lack clarity due to
grammar, spelling,
and punctuation
errors.
Organization My presentation is
visually appealing.
All information is
easy to read, follow,
and understand.
My presentation is
visually appealing
and information is
neat.
My presentation
lacks creativity and
organization.
My presentation
does not appear
complete.
Presentation I contributed to the
oral presentation. I
spoke clearly and
confidently. My
presentation
included an
engaging activity
for the class.
I contributed to the
oral presentation.
My presentation
included an
engaging activity
for the class.
I contributed to the
oral presentation.
I did not contribute
in the oral
presentation.
Participation I received all
positive
evaluations from
my team members.
I received mostly
all positive
evaluations from
my team members.
I received mostly
negative
evaluations from
my team members.
I received all
negative
evaluations from
my team members.


Informative Essay (Individual)

ME MP DP WB
Introduction I introduced the
topic clearly,
providing a
summary of what
will be discussed. I
included an
attention grabber
to interest readers.
I introduced the
topic clearly,
providing a
summary of what
will be discussed.
I introduced the
topic.
I did not provide an
introduction.
Key Event I included a variety
of information
about my event
from the war. I have
described the event
thoroughly and
accurately.
I have included all
necessary
information and
descriptions about
my event.
I have included
some information
and description
about my event, but
it is brief and
incomplete.
I have not included
information about
my event.
Key Figure I have included a
variety of facts and
details about my
key figure and his
role in the war.
I have included
necessary details
and facts about my
key figure.
I have included
some information
about my key
figure.
I have not included
information about
my key figure.
Conclusion My conclusion is a
summary of all the
important details
from my essay. It
wraps up my ideas
and connects to the
Revolutionary War.
My conclusion
adequately
summarizes the
important ideas
from my essay.
I included a
concluding
statement that does
not summarize my
essay.
I did not include a
conclusion.
Grammar,
Punctuation,
Spelling,
Organization,
Transitions
My essay includes
transitions, no
spelling, grammar,
or punctuation
errors. My essay is
well organized and
easy to follow.
My essay has
minimal grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation errors.
I included some
transitions and my
essay has good
organization.
My essay has some
grammar, spelling,
and punctuation
errors. I did not use
transitions.
My essay is difficult
to understand
because it lacks
organization and
has too many
grammar errors. I
did not use
transitions.
Vocabulary I used a variety of
unit vocabulary
words within my
essay, correctly and
appropriately.
I used some
vocabulary words
within my essay.
I used few
vocabulary words
in my essay, and
some were used
incorrectly.
I did not use
vocabulary words.
Bibliography I included an
organized
bibliography with
at least 3 sources.
I included a
bibliography with
2-3 sources.


I included a
bibliography with
one source.
I did not include a
bibliography.


Participation Evaluation


My Team Members name: _________________________

My team member was helpful and on-task. Always Sometimes Never

My team member was responsible for his/her work. Always Sometimes Never

My team member was self-directed. Always Sometimes Never

My team member contributed to our project continuously. Always Sometimes Never

My team member was kind and respectful. Always Sometimes Never

My team member was a good listener and a good communicator. Always Sometimes Never

My team member used technology appropriately. Always Sometimes Never