Student Work 1

ELA	Performance Task	^3-5^final
(Content Area)		(Grade Level-Task Number)

Standard(s):

E2b.3-Getting things done-Functional and Procedural Writing

By the end of the year, we expect third grade students to:

· engage the reader by establishing a context for the piece;

· identify the topic;

· show the steps in sequence in considerable detail;

· include relevant information;

· Use language that is straightforward and clear;

· may use pictures detailing steps in the procedure.

THE TASK: Functional/Procedural Writing

1. CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECT: Choose one fun thing you know how to do that you would like to teach a friend that is not living close by you. To teach your friend, you will first have to establish a purpose for learning this “fun thing”. Next, you will write out specific directions on how to do this “fun” thing. You could write directions for creating a paper airplane, racing a remote controlled car, setting an elegant table for a special family dinner, playing a game, etc. You’ll be surprised how many steps there are in your selection!

2. HOW YOU DO IT: You may have done something many times yet not remember all of the steps in detail. When writing directions, you need to know exactly what to do and when to do it. Work through the actual process of whatever you choose to teach a friend. As you “do” your “fun thing”, write down the steps. This will help you remember things that you do automatically without even thinking about them.

3. WRITE YOUR DIRECTIONS:

· Give your directions a title

· List any materials you need

· Write out and number the steps for your directions (use your index cards to help you)

· Make them clear and easy to follow.

· Use electronic clip art or videos to illustrate your directions

· Rehearse with a classmate or friend. Ask them to read the directions and actually do what they say. Watch carefully to see if any steps are confusing or if there are any missing steps.

4. PUBLISH YOUR HOW-TO DIRECTIONS:

Create your directions and pictures in Microsoft Word. If possible, electronically send your directions to a friend and ask them to tell you how easy or hard it was to follow your directions.

CIRCUMSTANCES OF PERFORMANCE

X	alone	X	in a group (to process the accuracy of the directions)
X	in class		as homework
X	with teacher feedback	X	with peer feedback
	timed	X	extended project
	no opportunity for revision	X	opportunity for revision

CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS:

· Engage the reader by establishing a context for the piece.

· Identifies the topic.

· Shows the steps in sequence in considerable detail.

· Includes relevant information.

· Uses language that is straightforward and clear.

· Uses pictures detailing steps in the procedure .

RELATED STANDARDS:

E2c-Language and Conventions:

· Style and Syntax

· Vocabulary and Word Choice