Expository Writing Performance Task

Post date: Nov 18, 2010 8:41:02 PM

Compare and Contrast two characters from a list given in class that must have the following:

1. Introduction paragraph that introduces two characters and what story they are from in 5 sentences.

2. Similarities paragraph with 4 similarities with at least one example

3. Differences paragraph with 4 differences with at least one example

4. Conclusion paragraph

Due date TBA. All Performance tasks MUST have the following:

1. Make a T chart of all information that students can think of about two characters

2. Brainstorm Graphic Organizer listing specific comparisons and contrasts that have been selected for essay

3. Students need a rough draft with lines skipped to do corrections

4. Peer Edit form completed

5. Final Draft written in blue or black ink or typed

6. Please attach rubric passed out in class to the front