Third Grade
Performance Task 3A
Write a Scene
Task Detail
Continue writing your play as a group. In the middle of your play, write a scene in which the main character identifies and accesses a trusted adult and shares their concerns. Have the trusted adult explain ways they can help and how to set personal boundaries.
Engaging Scenario:
Your younger friend has been dealing with a bully while playing out at recess. They don’t know what to do because it keeps happening and they person who is bullying won’t stop. You have recently been learning about how to access trusted adults and setting personal boundaries and have an idea for how you could help your friend. You decide to write a play showing them how they can handle their situation. You will perform this play for them to teach them how to handle these challenging times.
Detailed Student Directions:
Continue writing your play as a group. In the middle of your play, write a scene in which the main character identifies and accesses a trusted adult and shares their concerns. Use the sentence starters and scripts discussed in previous lessons. Have the trusted adult explain ways they can help and how to set personal boundaries.
Scoring Guide
Advanced
☐ All “Achieves” Criteria PLUS:
ACHIEVES
☐ Writes a script in which the main character identifies and access a trusted adult
☐ Writes a script in which the main character shares their concerns with the trusted adult
☐ Writes a script in which the trusted adult explains ways they can get help
☐ Writes a script in which the trusted adult explains how to set personal boundaries
Developing
☐ Meets 3 of “Goal” criteria
Beginning
☐ Meets fewer than 2 of “Goal” criteria
☐ Task to be repeated after re-teaching