Trainer

1. Trainer • Introduction: This training will walk us through the two parts of a Performance Task using the quarter 4 pre-assessments as a guide. • You will need: • Lap Top • Speakers (if you use the video) • Video or Power Point (your choice) • A copy of the grade-level quarter 4 pre-assessment (you may want to refer to it) • The Participants will need: • A copy of the grade-level quarter 4 pre-assessment • Two Worksheets (these are a stapled set with activities 1, 2 and 3) • Sticky Notes • Sample of grade-level writing

2. PerformanceTasks “On the Road” to Performance Tasks Academic training to support an understanding of performance task criteria during “more-formal” pre-assessments and Common Formative Assessments. What is a Performance Task? Part 1 of a Performance Task Part 2 of a Performance Task Where are We on Preparing for Performance Tasks

3. A Performance Task is a Process During the performance task process, students demonstrate the ability to select information from several sources, organize and integrate relevant information from within those sources in order to produce an end product supported by sufficient evidence.

4. Performance Tasks Have 2 Parts Part 2 Part 1

5. Much like an assembly line. A performance task is a process. From Start………. To Finish

6. A performance task can have many combinations within the 3 components. There are 3 design components in all performance tasks. There are broader opportunities to use more combinations in the classroom. Our pre-assessments and CFAs will narrow the combinations.

7. Part 1 Part 1 Read Passages 2. Take Notes 3. Answer Questions

8. Part 1 Read Passages Take Notes Answer Questions Part 1 of our assessment performance task has two paired passages with possible graphs or charts. Part 1 of our assessment performance task gives students the opportunity to take notes as they read. In Part 1 of our assessment performance task students answer constructed response research based questions.

9. 2 Paired Passages Part 1 Note-Taking Answering CR Questions Research CR Rubrics

10. A Closer Look Review Part 1 Activity #1 1. What makes the two passages “paired?” Pause the video. Take a closer look at your grade-level pre-assessments. Discuss the questions for Activity 1. 2. What information do students find when note-taking? 3. What research targets are assessed for the constructed responses?

11. We are half way there.

12. A performance task can have many combinations within the 3 components. There are 3 design components in all performance tasks. There are broader opportunities to use more combinations in the classroom. Our pre-assessments and CFAs will narrow the combinations.

13. Part 2 Part 2 Writing a Full Composition Read Passages Take Notes Answer Questions Planning 2. Writing Process 3. Full Composition

14. Part 2 Planning Writing Process 3. Full Composition In Part 2 of our assessment performance task, students have the opportunity to use a teacher-provided planning graphic organizer. Planning Graphic Organizer In Part 2 of our assessment performance task, students use the writing process Plan-Write-Revise routines established in class. Write-Revise-Edit Routines In Part 2 of our assessment performance task, students complete a full informational composition. Informational Rubric

15. Part 2 Teacher-Provided Planning Graphic Organizer Student Check-Lists SBAC Writing Rubrics

16. A Closer Look Part 2 of a Performance Task Activity #2 1. How is planning to write a full composition, using a graphic organizer different than note-taking? Pause the video. Take a closer look at the questions for Part 2 of a performance task. 2. What is most similar or different on the Write-Revise-Edit checklists from what you use during the Writing Process? 3. What are the three assessed categories on the writing rubric?

17. A Closer Look Where Are We? Points to Ponder Where are we in preparing our students for Part 1 of a Performance Task? Where are we in preparing our students for Part 2 of a Performance Task? Activity #3

18. Ready to Roll!

19. 2. Question Note-Taking What kind of information are students required to investigate in order complete the note-taking form? 2. Question What language is consistent with your grade-level reading standard in the note-taking form? Responses: Discuss with your team. 1. Question Paired Passages In what ways are the paired passages in your grade-level, quarter 4 pre-assessment, “paired?” A Closer Look Activity 1 Part 1 of a Performance Task sample • Response: • Each passage has “about the same…” • topic or idea. • depth of content. • concepts (point of view, compare-contrast, etc..). each passage has a consistent text structure throughout (paired passages do not have to have the same text structures). Question Constructed Responses What research target and standard do each of the constructed response questions access? Response: Discuss with your team. sample

20. 2. Question Write-Revise-Edit How might you be able to use the Plan-Revise-Edit checklists to support your classroom room writing routine? Responses: Discuss with your team. The checklist is in the quarter 4 pre-assessment. A Closer Look Activity 2 Part 2 of a Performance Task 1. Question Planning In what text structures are your grade-level texts written? What graphic organizer would most help your students plan their writing? Does the prompt support a specific text structure? Responses: Discuss with your team. You may get ideas from the graphic organizer resource. 3. Question Full Composition Rubric What are the three scorable categories on your SBAC grade-level writing rubric for informational texts? How are they different than past writing rubrics? How is the writing sample for your grade level the same or different? Responses: Discuss with your team. The writing rubric is in the quarter 4 pre-assessment. sample sample

21. Points to Ponder about Activity 3 About Performance Tasks • Performance Tasks • Real-to-Life Prompts • Requires production of writing, speaking • Integrate across standard and skill content • Measures depths of knowledge • Measures research skills and analysis