Performance Assessment Task

Context for Learning:

Grade: ​6
Subject:​ English
Outcomes:
3.1- ​decide​ on and ​selec​t the information needed to support a ​point of view
4.1 - ​choose words​ that capture a particular aspect of meaning and that are appropriate for context, audience and purpose
4.3- use various styles and forms of presentations, depending on content, audience and purpose

Task/Setting:​ Writing Focus. Prior to this performance task students would have learned how to write an organized speech and how
to select appropriate information. Grade 6 will be holding class elections for the year. The different positions that they can apply for
are president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, reporter, historian, and super citizens. We would have descriptions of each role
and the students would be able to pick what role they think they would be best suited for. They will be creating a speech that uses
descriptive vocabulary and uses appropriate content for describing what attributes make them good for the positions. Finally, the
students will be orally giving the class their speeches to try and convince them why they are good for the positions.

Audience:​ Class
Learner Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Instructional Support/Differentiated Instruction/Scaffolding for Student Success

There may be a variety of diverse students within the classroom. How can we support these diverse learners? Many supports
can be used in the classroom for student success. The way you structure your classroom can help support all learners at the same
time. Providing clear instructions, orally as well as posting these instructions on the board can be used as a way to keep students on
task, and a place to look if they forget what to do next. Modelling the expectations, providing examples and exemplars can be useful
supports for all students. Since the performance task has a strong writing focus, the biggest things we can accomodate for our
diverse learners will be how they can get the task completed. This may be shortening their speech, differentiating the task by using
easier to understand language. Providing students the use of technology, chromebooks/computers to write their speech. Speech to
text options if writing is an issue. The ability to look up terminology that may be hard to recognize, providing word banks with terms
they may come across in their writing. The help of peer buddies to brainstorm with, or ask for clarification. The use of Graphic
Organizers to help sort out important information. Allowing the student to have extra time, if needed. The students are also given a
variety of choices for which roles they wish to have.

Differentiated Instruction for students with disabilities:

● Scaffolding instruction through guided practice, memory prompts and supports
● Word processors to aid in the writing process of the task
● Using a performance task that uses the appropriate level of language that matches the students cognitive ability
● The written portion of the task may be shortened
● The use of technology when needed-Speech to text, word processors, if the students struggles with the written portion
● EA or teacher one-on-one support
● Share assignment in advance
● Extra time for completing the assignment

Differentiated Instruction for the ELL Student

● Allow students to work in small groups
● The use of technology-Ipad to search words that are unfamiliar to them
● Choice
● The use of Graphic organizers to help sort out information
● RAFTS( Role, Audience, Format, Topic, Strong Verb) worksheet to help guide writing
● Present to a small group/ or teacher- helps students who may not be confident with their English
● Provide a word bank with appropriate terminology
● Allow students to write in their own language if needed
● Allow students to write in their own language then translate to English if needed
● Read, write, speak tool available for them
● Share assignment in advance so they can read and work on it in advance

Differentiated Instruction for the Gifted students

● Have the student participate in their own assessment process
● Allow the student to self reflect/self assess
 ● Allow the student to set goals for themselves
● Provide a behind the scene individual project if they are interested- this could tie in cross-curricularly-Social Studies current
events/ trials ect.

Assessment and Evaluation for Student Learning:

Learner Outcomes Criteria for Evaluation

General Outcome: Students provide evidence of their learning

as they:
Strand Specific Outcomes

3.1 ​Plan and Decide​ on and ​selec​t the information needed to support a ​point of view Decide and select relevant information to
Focus support a point of view.

4.1 ​Enhance Choose words​ that capture a particular aspect of meaning and that are Choose words that are appropriate for the
and Improve appropriate for context, audience and purpose role and capture meaning

4.3 ​Present Use​ various styles and forms of presentations, depending on content, audience Communicates Information Orally
and Share and purpose
Rubric:
Level Excellent Proficient Adequate Limited
Criteria

Decide and select relevant Pertinent​ and Thoughtful ​information Reasonable ​and Weak ​and
information to support a insightful​ information is is used to support a simplistic ​information unconvincing
point of view. used to support the point of view to support a point of information is used to
point of view view support a point of view

Choose words that are Uses ​significant l Chooses ​relevant Chooses ​predictable Chooses ​vague
appropriate for the role vocabulary to create vocabulary to create vocabulary to create vocabulary to create
and capture meaning meaning and enhance a meaning and enhance a meaning and enhance a meaning and enhance a
message message message message

Communicates Presents information in Presents information in Presents information in Presents ​little

Information Orally a ​compelling​ manner a ​effective ​manner a ​predictable​ manner information ​to sustain
interest

Student Material:
● Pens/pencils
● Papers
● Description of positions and qualities needed
● Background knowledge of how to write descriptive writing

Assessment For Learning Tools:

Outcome 1: Decide and select relevant information to support a point of view.​Formative assessment teacher feedback tool
Outcome 2: Choose words that are appropriate for the role and capture meaning ​Formative assessment peer feedback
Outcome 3: Communicates Information Orally​ ​Formative assessment peer coaching tool

Exemplar of the Task

 ● Complete the task that you have asked students to do to show their learning
● Use the graphic organizer(s) you provide to the students
● You do not need to complete the AFL toolsc

Characteristics of an effective performance assessment task:

● Assessment criteria are directly linked to curricular outcome(s), and are evident in the task and rubric.
● The work you ask your students to do is directly connected to the criteria.
● The task is authentic and open-ended, and offers students “entry points” at a variety of levels.
● The task engages students in important skills and ideas, and provides evidence that students are meeting the curricular outcome(s).
 Student Elections!
Outcomes:
3.1 Decide​ on and ​selec​t the information needed to support a p ​ oint of view
4.1 Choose words​ that capture a particular aspect of meaning and that are appropriate for context, audience and purpose
4.3 Use​ various styles and forms of presentations, depending on content, audience and purpose
Congrats! Your class has been chosen to host a presidential campaign. There are seven positions that are available and they all
require different qualities. You must pick ​ONE​ of the following positions: president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, reporter,
historian, and super citizen to apply for. For this task you must write a compelling speech and apply for one of these positions. In your
speech you will need to highlight specific qualities that make you an exceptional candidate. This will be done by selecting relevant
and appropriate vocabulary in order to support the content in your campaign. You will present your campaign to your pupils through
an oral speech.Along the way, you will be completing a coaching chart that me and you will be going over together to answer any
questions or to help generate ideas. Also will be peer assessing each other’s speeches around important attributes that need to
included in the speech. To organize your thoughts here is a form to fill out to get started! Happy Election!!

Position Applying for: ________________________

What qualities do you have that would be good for this position:

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

What ideas do you hope to bring to the class if elected this position?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
 President Qualities and Duties

Duties:

- Leader of the student body and head of the student council.

- Talks to teachers and principals about thoughts, ideas, and concerns of the students.

- Working with students to resolve problems.

- Forms meetings and organizes student activities.

- Appoint committees for organizations and activities.

- Make announcements and bring up concerns.

Qualities

- Reliable

- Dependable

- Organized

- Leader

- People person

- Problem solver

- High Communication Skills

 Vice President Qualities and Duties

Duties:

- Assume duties of the President during any absence.

- Instruct committees in their duties.

- Assist the President as needed.

Qualities:

- Takes charge

- Always there to help

- Leadership

- Reliable

- Dependable

- Problem Solver

- High communication skills

 Treasurer Qualities and Duties

Duties:

- Keep accurate account of all income and expenditures

- Be in charge of all fundraising

- Be responsible for reporting current balances

- Regularly count money and deposit the money into accounts

Qualities:

- Trustworthy

- Reliable

- Good with money

- High math skills

- Good with spreadsheets

 Secretary Qualities and Duties

Duties:

- Accurate record of minutes at each meeting

- Make sure all council is attending meetings

- Keep records of service hours

- Keep files in order

- Keep activities on the school calendar.

Qualities:

- Organized

- Multi-tasker

- Good time management skills

- Great communication skills

 Reporter Qualities and Duties

Duties:

- Advertises for upcoming activities

- Works closely with the Historian

- Brings in the media (newspaper, tv, etc) for events

Qualities:

- High communication skills

- Organized

- Works well with others

 Historian Qualities and Duties

Duties:

- Responsible for preparing a picture collage/scrapbook of class activities.

- Supervise all publicity of class activities.

- Responsible for preserving the complete pictorial record of the year.

- Keep a respectful media and public presences

Qualities:

- Creative

- People Person

- High in tech skills

- Responsible

.
 Super Citizen Qualities and Duties

Duties:

- Meet with parent council regularly and keep them informed of school activities

- Brings up concerns with student council and problem solve to resolve problems

- Be the voice of the students

Qualities:

- Problem Solver

- High communication skills

 EXEMPLAR
Student Elections!
Outcomes:
3.1 Decide​ on and ​selec​t the information needed to support a p
​ oint of view
4.1 Choose words​ that capture a particular aspect of meaning and that are appropriate for context, audience and purpose
4.3 Use​ various styles and forms of presentations, depending on content, audience and purpose

Congrats! Your class has been chosen to host a presidential campaign. There are seven positions that are available and they all
require different qualities. You must pick ​ONE​ of the following positions: president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, reporter,
historian, and super citizen to apply for.

For this task you must:

● write a compelling speech to apply for one of these positions
● you will have to highlight your qualities that make you an exceptional candidate. Using relevant and appropriate vocabulary
and content is a must
● orally communicating your speech to your class is also required.
● Along the way, you will be completing a coaching chart that me and you will be going over together to answer any questions
or to help generate ideas.
● Also will be peer assessing each other’s speeches around important attributes that need to included in the speech.

To organize your thoughts here is a form to fill out to get started! Happy Election!!

Position Applying for: ​Treasurer

What qualities do you have that would be good for this position:

● Excellent with numbers and money

● Former treasurer for the past 2 years
● Responsible
● Accountable
● Great at word processing especially spreadsheets (microsoft excel/google spreadsheet)
● A average in Math
● Great communication skills
● Great teamwork
 ● Reliable and trustworthy
● Helped fundraise for 2 events (school graduation and field trip)

What ideas do you hope to bring to the class if elected this position?

If elected, I will dedicate time and effort as the class treasurer. I would like to organize an event to fundraise for this year’s
graduating class or a field trip.
 SPEECH

Good morning everyone. Thank you all for joining us in today’s student elections. For those of you who are joining us for the

first time, welcome. My name is Minette Tomas and I am running to become this year’s class treasurer. Why, you may ask? Because I

like to help others whenever I can by sharing my talents, skills, and attributes while also doing something for the class. Being said

that, here are some of the things and skills that you can expect of me if elected as the class treasurer. I am known to have an excellent

skills in numbers and money. Therefore, you can be sure that our funds are safe and sound throughout the school year because they are

in great hands. I have great communication skills and I work with teams like nobody’s business. I can use word processing such as

microsoft excel/spreadsheets without any problems. In fact, I have already made a template for this year’s funds with detailed

information as to which funds go where and how we will spend them. You can expect that I will be accountable, reliable, and

trustworthy. I have also been the class treasurer for 2 years. It has been great right? Ultimately, i will dedicate time and effort as the

class treasurer. I would also like to organize an event to fundraise for this year’s field trip or the graduating class. These are promises

that I will keep. Thank you very much and happy election!