Performance Task
What do I do first when I see the Performance Task directions?
Read the directions carefully and highlight key tasks.
What should I do when I read a question?
Invest in the question – underline keywords and what it's asking.
What is the main idea of a passage?
The big point or message the author wants to share
What does a good short response include?
A clear answer, text evidence, and explanation.
What’s a metacognitive strategy you can use during reading?
Ask yourself questions like “Do I understand this?”
What writing strategy do I use if it’s a narrative prompt?
Story – include characters, setting, problem, and solution.
What should my reading plan include?
Rereading, annotating, and breaking the passage into chunks.
What part of a story tells the turning point?
The climax.
What is the best strategy to use when responding?
APE – Restate/Answer, Cite Evidence, Explain.
What does it mean to “monitor your comprehension”?
Check if you understand as you read, and pause to clarify if not.
What strategy do I use if the prompt is informational or opinion?
APEPE – Answer, Proof, Explain, Proof, Explain.
How many times should I reread a question if I'm confused?
At least two times, maybe more if needed.
Which punctuation mark ends a question?
A question mark (?)
How long should my response be?
3-5 quality sentences with evidence.
What is a test-taking strategy to help with pacing?
Budget your time and don’t spend too long on one question.
What is one way to organize your Performance Task notes? Set up the paper and show me
Most detailed set up paper gets the points
What do you need to include in your jots for a non-fiction text? what do you need to include in your jots for a fiction text?
C,P,S, LL ,WWL MT
What will make Mrs. Avalos Crash Out during testing
Mrs. Avalos decides if you get the points
What should I do before submitting my short response?
Reread to check if it answers the question and includes evidence.
How can you stay calm during a hard question?
Take a deep breath and move on, then come back later. ( If you're in the same section)
How can I show strong evidence in my Performance Task?
Use direct quotes and paraphrased evidence with explanations that explain my Answer
Why do we use jots/ annotations when we read? Why does it matter?
Say answer Mrs. Avalos decides if it's right
What’s the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Simile uses "like" or "as"; metaphor says one thing *is* another.
Create a quick sample response for this question: What is your favorite ice cream?
See Mrs. Avalos
Why is annotating important?
It helps track thinking, mark important info, and boost comprehension.