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Do you use a rubric? For example: Does the essay take into account the mechanics <br /> (spelling/grammar/format) of writing OR just the content? Would a student receive <br /> fewer points for only discussing only Stereotyping rather than Stereotyping, Prejudice <br /> AND Discrimination? Would these essays receive a lower marks for only comparing the <br /> topic(s)to the Bill of Rights rather than Bill of Rights, the Universal Declaration of <br /> Human Rights and the Minnesota Human Rights Act? <br /> Could you make the essay and reference material be made available online AND have the <br /> web address included on the packet? <br /> Could you include some background info or mission statement about human rights and <br /> your organization? <br /> Could the essay question be sent out earlier in the year, say September, with the same <br /> deadline? <br /> Anyway, these are my thoughts. <br /> - Jeff Bibeau <br /> Comments from Rachel Black <br /> Thank you for seeking our input. I enjoy teaching the human rights each year and <br /> preparing my students for this essay. However, this year, I found that it was very difficult <br /> for students to see the connection between the human rights and the essay prompt <br /> (because of where some are developmentally). The prompt was wordy and asked much of <br /> students who are just learning how to develop a succinct essay. <br /> In the future, I would suggest a prompt that was simplified and encouraged students to <br /> create their own response rather than feel like they had to answer a series of questions <br /> and then combining that with their new knowledge of the human rights. With this, I think <br /> you may see even more insightful responses--I know that my students have a lot to say <br /> when it comes to the human rights! <br /> A material that I'm just discovering is the Choices curriculum that I believe is released by <br /> the Minnesota Coalition for Human Rights. This has some good strategies for presenting <br /> the human rights to students. I also brought in a guest speaker who was able to relate the <br /> human rights to my students' lives. <br /> Thanks again for asking for our input. As I said, I think this is an important and enjoyable <br /> activity for my students and I look forward to seeing it develop in the future. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Rachel Black <br />