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Usually the content in formal assessments like A-net and Reach Performance Task are not directly aligned to what I'm teaching. Students see unfamiliar texts, lose confidence, and don't perform to the best of their ability. This is especially  I realize that this is something they'll face on the SAT, but I'd like to build their confidence within the format with texts that they have background knowledge on and are relevant to what they have been learning.

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Multiple choice is only a small-part of our in-class practice, so I think it needs to be balanced in formal assessments with discussion and writing. If synthesis happens in writing and discussion, that needs to be part of how it's assessed.

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Sourcing, identifying bias and and an author's perspective.

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Effectively paraphrasing secondary information.

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Complete sentences - basic punctuation and capitalization.

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Building off of each other's ideas, citing classmates as well as the text.

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My only priority with content is trying to make sure the topics are culturally relevant and engaging so students will actually engage with the skills.

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I don't have a good answer or strong opinion for this one.

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Students need to help accountable for basic knowledge of a topic's content so that critical thinking with skills can take place. I'm always personally struggling to find that balance.

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Synthesizing multiple sources

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Difference between main idea and key details

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Needs to be done more consistently. I would even suggest once per 5 weeks. (Just like progress reports)

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Should all have real-world connection to today

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Writing a conclusion paragraph