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Goal:
The goal (within the scenario) is to minimize costs for shipping bulk quantities of
M&M'S.
Role:
You are an engineer in the packaging department of the M&M'S candy company.
Audience:
The target audience is nonengineer company executives.
Situation:
You need to convince penny-pinching company officers that your container design will
provide cost-effective use of the given materials, maximize shipping volume of bulk
quantities of M&M'S, and be safe to transport.
Goal:
Your goal is to help a group of foreign visitors understand the key historic, geographic,
and economic features of our region.
Role:
You are an intern at the Regional Office of Tourism.
Audience:
The audience is a group of nine foreign visitors (who speak English).
Situation:
You have been asked to develop a plan, including a budget, for a four-day tour of the
region. Plan your tour so that the visitors are shown sites that best illustrate the key
historic, geographic, and economic features of our region.
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What's Wrong with Holden?You are a member of an advisory committee for the hospital where
Holden Caulfield is telling his story. After a close reading and discussion of Holden's account of the
events of the preceding December, your task is to write (1) a summary report for the hospital; and (2) a
letter to Holden's parents explaining what is wrong with Holden. You should prepare for a meeting with
the parents to explain and justify your analysis of Holden's behavior.
Other Evidence:
(e.g., tests, quizzes, prompts, work samples, observations)
1. Essay"He was the kind of phony who 3. QuizzesThree quizzes on plot details.
has to give himself room when he answers 4. JournalStudents respond in their jour-
someone's question... " Students will nals at the end of each reading assign-
write to explain Holden's concern for
ment to these questions: (a) What i s the
authenticity.
most important thing you learn about
2. LetterEach student will write a one- Holden in this section of the novel? (b)
41: page letter describing Holden from the What is the most important unanswered
point of view of another character in the question about Holden at this point in
novel. the novel?
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Stage 2
What criteria are implied in the standards and understandings regardless of the task specifics? What qualities must
student work demonstrate to signify that standards were met?
Task Overview: 0
Since we have been learning about nutrition, the camp director at the Outdoor Ed Center has asked us to propose a
nutritionally balanced menu for our three-day trip to the center later this year. Using the USDA Food Pyramid
guidelines and the nutrition facts on food labels, design a plan for three days, including the three main meals and
three snacks (a.m., p.m., and campfire). Your goal is a tasty and nutritionally balanced menu. In addition to your menu,
prepare a letter to the camp director explaining how your menu meets the USDA nutritional guidelines. Include a chart
showing a breakdown of the fat, protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and calories.
What student products and performances will provide evidence of desired understandings?
Performance Tasks:
You Are What You EatStudents create an illustrated brochure to teach younger children about the
importance of good nutrition for healthful living. Offer younger students ideas for breaking bad
eating habits.
Chow DownStudents develop a three-day menu for meals and snacks for an
upcoming Outdoor Education camp experience. They write a letter to the camp director to explain
why their menu should be selected (by showing that it meets the USDA Food Pyramid
recommendations, yet it is tasty enough for the students). Include at least one modification for a
specific dietary condition (diabetic or vegetarian) or religious consideration.
Other Evidence:
(e.g., tests, quizzes, prompts, work samples, observations)
PromptDescribe two health problems that could arise as a result of poor nutrition and explain
how these could be avoided.