Planning+the+Performance+Task

= __Components of an Inquiry Unit __ =

•Backwards planning curriculum design
=•Significant concept → “The Big Idea” = =•Guiding Questions→ Open-ended and Inquiry-based = =•Performance Assessment Task allows for demonstration of knowledge and skills as it applies to a real-world scenario in order to create context and relevancy for the student: =
 * G – Goal
 * R – Role
 * A – Audience
 * S – Situation
 * P – Product, Performance, and Purpose
 * S – Standards and Criteria for Success

=Example of a GRASPS Task Design Prompt: = The San Diego County Office of Education is sponsoring a contest for student film makers called the iVIE’s. Your task is to write an argumentative essay (between 250-500 words) that will be used to create the script for your PSA film entry. Your topic should be an issue you feel strongly about. Your goal is to help others to understand the complexity of this issue by using powerful language, accurate facts, and relevant imagery to support your position. Be sure to consider your audience and all sides of the issue.

==**//(Adapted from Wiggins, Grant and Jay McTighe. Understanding by Design. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. 2005.) //**==