SALTA 5th grade

5 th Grade Writing Performance Task UNIT One: Informative/Explanatory

Standard: W.5.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic. Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially). Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented. Prompt: Use what you have learned from reading Red Kayak, Island of the Blue Dolphins, and “Seven Survival Questions.” Write a problem- solution essay that explains how to meet the challenge of staying alive. Using details and examples from the three texts, explain the specific problem and present one or more detailed solutions. Use headings to identify your problem and solutions(s). Materials : GO #21 or #22, Writing to Sources Book pg. 30-31, Speaking and Listening Rubric, Academic Language Scripts, Grade Level Four Square GO for informative/explanatory, and Utah Compose. Part I: Re-read and Take Notes (30 minutes) • Follow the directions on page 30 of your Writing to Sources book. • Using graphic organizer (GO) #21 or #22, Problem-Solution from the Teacher’s Online Resources under digital transparencies have students take notes during re-reading. Part II: Write and Collaborate (20-30 minutes) • Write using the blackline on page 35 of your Writing to Sources book, using the GO #21 or #22 . • Collaborate with a partner or small group and discuss short responses from page 31 . Use the Academic Language Scripts in your map Build on What Others Say

• I agree with what __________ said because.... • You bring up an interesting point and I also think.... • That’s an interesting idea. I wonder...? I think...Do you think....? • I thought about that also and I’m wondering why...? • I hadn’t thought of that before. You make me wonder if.... Do you think...? • _______________ said that.... I agree and also think... • Based on the ideas from ______, ______, and ______, it seems like we all think that...

• While students are collaborating, use the Speaking and Listening rubric to assess. • Have students add-on and adjust their thinking by adding to their short response questions. Part III: Writing Prompt (30 minutes) • Using the Informative/Explanatory Four-Square template organize your thinking based on the prompt. • Using Utah Compose , have students respond to the prompt. Encourage students to refer to the Four-Square template and their notes from the collaboration.

*Some prompts have been adjusted to address DOK 4