Reflection

In creating an assessment unit, Wiggins and McTighe talk about backward design. What do they mean? (Answer...)
Why are structures/functions and vocabulary placed after the development of the performance assessment in the flowchart? (Answer...)
Wiggins and McTighe refer to a theme that has meaning and importance beyond the classroom as a ______________. (Answer...)
Match the more traditional unit titles to corresponding “big ideas” that explore important topics and help students understand themselves and their role in the world: (Answer...)

______a. Clothes

______b. Sports

______c. Holidays

______d. Careers

______e. Geography

______f. Movies

I. How do movies reflect culture?

II. Can staying fit be fun?

III. How do you define vacation?

IV. Does clothing tell a story?

V. Who is in charge of my future?

VI. Are traditions important?