Performance Task #2

The sources describe ways that animal friends show they like each other. Explain how the animals show that they like each other. Give one detail from Source #2 and one detail from Source #3 to support your explanation. For each detail give the source title or number.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

In Source #1, the author says that “friendly behavior can be important to an animal's survival.” Explain what the author means and give two details, using two sources, that support your explanation. For each detail include the source title or number.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Student Directions for Part 2

You will now review your notes and sources, plan, draft, revise, and edit your story. You may use your notes and refer to the sources. Now read your assignment and the information about how your story will be scored; then begin your work.  

Your assignment:
Your class decides to make a storybook to share with the animal petting zoo and the people who visit the zoo. You will write a story to add to the storybook.  

You have decided to write a story about a boy or girl who already has a pet and is now getting a different type of pet. Write about what happens when the two pets come together for the first time. When writing your story, find ways to use information and details from the sources to improve your story. Make sure you develop your character(s), the setting, and the plot, using details, dialogue, and description.  

REMEMBER: A well-written story:

• has a clear plot and clear sequence of events

• is well-organized and has a point of view

• uses details from the sources to support your story

• uses clear language 

• follows rules of writing (spelling, punctuation, and grammar)

Now begin work on your story. Manage your time carefully so that you can:

1. plan your story
2. write your story
3. revise and edit the final draft of your story

Word-processing tools and spell check are available to you.  

For Part 2, you are being asked to write a story that is several paragraphs long. Type your response in the box below. The box will get bigger as you type.  

Remember to check your notes and your prewriting/planning as you write and then revise and edit your story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6