CambridgeLearnerAttributes

CambridgeLearnerAttributesarefivehabitsinlearning,whicharebasedonstudentself-awarenessof learningasaprocess,notsolelyan outcome(e.g., atest).

Confident-CambridgeSecondarylearnersareconfidentinworkingwithinformationandideas–boththeirownandthoseofothers.Theyarereadytotakeintellectualrisksinordertoexploreandevaluateideasandargumentsinastructured,critical,andanalyticmanner.Theycommunicateclearlyanddefendtheirviewsandopinionswhilealsorespectingthoseofothers.

Responsible-CambridgeSecondarylearnersareresponsibleforthemselves.Theytakeownershipoftheirlearningby settingshort-andlong-termgoals.Additionally,theyareresponsivetoandrespectfulofothers,astheyknowtheiractionshaveeffectsonthosearoundthem.

Reflective-Cambridge Secondarylearners arereflectiveandunderstandhowtheyprefertolearn (e.g.,listeningtoothers,workingalone)andtodemonstratetheirknowledge(e.g.,writingasummary,drawingapicture,givingaspeech).Theydevelopskillsandstrategiestostrengthenthesepreferencesinorder tobelife-longlearners.

Innovative-CambridgeSecondarylearnersareinnovativeandequippedfornewandfuturechallenges.Theyusetheircreativityandimaginationtoapplytheirknowledgeandsolvenewandunfamiliarproblems.Theyareflexibleintheirthinkingandcancreatemultiplesolutionsforaproblemorrespecthowsomeonemaysolveaproblemdifferently.

Engaged-CambridgeSecondarylearnersareengagedintellectuallyandsocially.Theyarecuriousandreadytoaskquestionsofthemselves,theirpeersandteachersinordertolearnmoreaboutasubjectortopic.

Summer Assignment

  • Read yourgrade level’scommonnovel: A Long Walk to Water byLinda Sue Park
  • Keepa tripleentryjournal(seean exampleonthenextpage) include details of themaincharacter’sor characters’attributesforeachchapter. Thesejournalsaretobebasedonyourunderstandingofthenovelandinterpretationof how the attributesmayapply in one’slife.
  • Explainwhichofthe5attributeswereexhibitedwithinthe chapter and provide evidence of the attribute.
  • When the character exhibits a change in his/her actions or emotions indicate that by identifying the new character attribute from the Cambridge list.

After completing the novel:

  • Choosethreeattributesthatyourcharacterexhibitsthroughoutthestoryandcreateapresentation thatexplainsHOWyouknowthesearehis/herattributesandWHYtheyaresignificanttothestory (see Character Analysis Assignmentdocumentforfurtherexplanation)
  • Consideran optionfromthe listbelowto demonstrateyourcharacteranalysis:
  • produceavisualrepresentation(e.g.,annotatedscrapbook,annotatedcollage,comic book,brochure,video,etc.)
  • createa paperslide presentation
  • design aPrezi or PowerPoint
  • Upon return toschool,you willpresentyourcharacteranalysis. YourEnglish Language Artsteacher will provide furtherdirection thefirstweekofschool.

Triple EntryJournal

Name: Student Example, 6thgrade

Common NovelAuthor:Freakthe MightybyRodman Philbrick

Chapter(s): / Character: / WhichoftheCambridgeLearner
Attributesisthecharacterdisplaying?Usetextevidenceandyourownideastodetailhowthishabitappliestothecharacter(s). / SpecificTextEvidence:
1- 3 / Max / Innovative–MaxclearlyhasanimaginationthatcomestolifewhenheandhisfriendFreakaretogether.Heevenbelievesthathedidnothaveabrainbeforehebecamefriends withFreak.MaxdescribestheirpartnershipasFreaktheMighty,andtogethertheybelievetheyhavethepowertotakeontheworldandtheproblemstheymayface. / ChapterOne,page1-3
“ExceptIhadawayofsayingthings withmyfistsandmyfeetevenbeforewebecameFreaktheMighty,slayingdragonsandfoolsandwalkinghighabovetheworld.”
“’I’mRobotMan,’littleFreakwouldgo,makingtheseweirdrobotnoisesashehumpedhimselfaroundtheplayground.”
“…IneverhadabrainuntilFreakmoveddownthestreet.”

CharacterAnalysisAssignment

Think aboutyouroverallimpressionof the main character(s)in yourgrade level’s commonnovel. What is he/she like? Whatare some ofhis/hermost interesting/meaningful/significantattributes? Why?

Task:Choosethree attributesthat your character exhibits throughout thestoryand create a presentation thatexplains HOWyou knowthese arehis/hertraits andWHYtheyare significant to the story.Use your triple entryjournal tohelp you completeyour assignment:

Refer totheoutlinebelow for the items that should be included in your presentation.

I.Introduction

A.novel’s title and author

B.Give briefbackground information:Whatis the storyabout?

C.Claim: State brieflywhat your character’sattributesare and how they change throughout the novel.

II.Beginning ofthenovel

A.Identifytheattribute(s)your character exhibits atthebeginning of the novel.

B.Howdo you know?(Whatdoothers sayabout thecharacter?Whatdoesthe characterdo?Howdoes the author describethe character?)

•Be sure to include specific text evidence to support yourclaim.Elaborate by

explaininghowthe specific text evidence illustrates the character’sfirst

attribute.(information includedin the centerofyour tripleentryjournal)

C.Howdoes this attributeaffectthe story?

•(How doesthisattributehelp or hurt the character’s relationships with

others?Does ithelp/hurthimpersonally? Does it get him into oroutof

trouble?)

III.Howdoesthe character change throughout the novel?

A.Identifyasecond attributeyour characterexhibits

B.Howdo you know?(Whatdoothers sayabout thecharacter?Whatdoesthe characterdo?Howdoes the author describethe character?)

•Be sure to include specific text evidence to support yourclaim.Elaborate by

explaininghowthe specific text evidence illustrates the character’sfirst

attribute.(information includedin the centerofyour tripleentryjournal)

C.Howdoes this attributeaffectthe story?

•(How doesthisattributehelp or hurt the character’s relationships with

others?Does ithelp/hurthimpersonally? Does it get him into oroutof

trouble?)

IV.End of the novel.

A.Identifyasecond attributeyour characterexhibits

B.Howdo you know?(Whatdoothers sayabout thecharacter?Whatdoesthe characterdo?Howdoes the author describethe character?)

•Be sure to include specific text evidence to support yourclaim.Elaborate by

explaininghowthe specific text evidence illustrates the character’sfirst

attribute.(information includedin the centerofyour tripleentryjournal)

C.Howdoes this attributeaffectthe story?

•(How doesthisattributehelp or hurt the character’s relationships with

others?Does ithelp/hurthimpersonally? Does it get him into oroutof

trouble?)

D.Howhave the character’s attributeschangedfromthebeginningtothe end of the novel?Is thechange for better or worse?Why? Ifthere is no change, is thatgood or badfor the character?

V.Conclusion

A.Explain what you have learned through theexperiences of this character andhow you feelabout what this character hasbeen through.