SBAC Performance Task Guidelines

When you are Building Background for an article, what do you do?

• Read Title and Headings

• Analyze Illustrations

• Read the Article

• Take Notes

When you analyze the question or prompt, what do you highlight?

• Important Words

• What the Question is Asking

• How Many Details You Need in Your Answer

What do you do while you are reading the story or article?

• Highlight Important Words or Ideas

• Take Notes

• See How Fast You Can Read It

• Answer the Questions

What types of notes can you take while reading?

• 3 Column Notes

• What are notes?

• Pictures Only

What are the headings for 3 Column Notes?

• Main Ideas/Topics

• Details

• My Analysis

• Background

• Interesting Facts

How many Main Ideas should your 3 Column Notes have PER article?

• 1-2

• 2-3

• 3-4

• 0

When you are beginning your Full Write, what do you need to do first?

• Read and Highlight Directions/Prompt

• Create Graphic Organizer

• Write Rough Draft

• Type Final Copy

What are the 3 types of writing prompts you might get in your performance task?

• Opinion

• Informational/ Expository

• Narrative

• Free Write

What type of graphic organizer could you use for an opinion prompt?

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What type of graphic organizer could you use for an information/expository prompt?

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