unit 2: standardized tests lesson 10: introduction to PSAT/ASPIRE outcome: Students explore and register for standardized tests. OBJECTIVES * define " public service announcement " and identify techniques used in advertisements to persuade. * Create a PSA about the logistics of test day in their school. * Register for the PSAT and/or ASPiRE test. * Create a list of next steps to take in order to prepare for the test. ASSESSMENT * Group Public Service Announcement * My next steps * Reflection MATERIALS NEEDED * A sample public service announcement, for use in the motivation * Chart paper and markers * oPTionAl: PSAT or ASPiRE registration booklets, one for each student * " introduction to the Psat or asPire " handout PREPARATION * Choose a public service announcement about a topic of interest to your students to show in the motivation. You can find public service announcements on YouTube or you can search for videos on Google. * Talk to a guidance counselor about where/when the the standardized tests are offered in your school or community. make sure you have all the necessary logistics as well as any other information about how students should register for the test and what they should bring with them on test day. if possible, get the actual registration booklets from the guidance office and have students complete them together in class. Note: If your school doesn't require this or the tests are not offered in your area, use this lesson to introduce students to your state graduation exams or another upcoming high-stakes exam in more detail. lesson outline 1. Motivation 2. Direct Instruction 3. Collaborative Activity 4. Independent Practice 5. Summary public service announcements (10 minutes) introduction to the PSAT (or ASPIRE) (10-15 minutes) PSA (10-20 minutes) register for the standardized test and next steps (10-40 minutes) looking ahead (5 minutes) lESSon 10: inTRodUCTion To PSAT/ASPiRE 89