YCSC Authentic Performance Task (APT) Student Handout Template

Student Name: ______

Course: English 9 / Trimester & Unit: / Date Due: May 29
Essential Question/Theme
What is persistence?
How can I be persistent?
Description of Authentic Performance Task (APT)
You will write a 3 verse poem on persistence. Your poem must include 3 references to symbolism and 3 references to imagery. Come prepared to recite your poem on the day APTs are due.
Student Eligibility to Submit APT
  • Portfolio of class assignments
  • Poem
  • Reflection: 2 – paragraph (8-10 sentences): Which of the readings or activities did you like the most? Why? What reading/writing skills did you use for this APT? What is resilience? How have you shown resilience? How can you become more resilient?

APT Competencies and Grade Break-Down
Index / Competency / Criteria/Required Elements / Score / Score
Averages
HOTI Academic / Expository Writing /
  • Poem has 3 references to symbolism
  • Poem has 3 references to imagery
  • Poem contains 3 verses
  • Poem makes reference persistence
/ 1 2 3 4 5 / Average of HOTI scores:
PSRI
Leadership / Self-evaluation /
  • Reflection is able to define persistence
  • Reflection is thoughtful, thorough, and honest
  • Student demonstrates persistence and explains their persistence in reflection
/ 1 2 3 4 5 / Average of PSRI scores:
SRI
Social Justice / Positive disposition /
  • Student demonstrates persistence and explains their persistence in reflection
/ 1 2 3 4 5 / Average of SRI scores:
Letter Grade Total Grade
Percentage Range / Bloom Score / Letter Grade
___ % - ___% / 5 / A
___ % - ___% / 4 / B
___ % - ___% / 3 / C
___ % - ___% / 2 / Incomplete
___ % - ___% / 1 / Incomplete
Teacher Commentary
Instructor feedback on student APT strengths, challenges, and area(s) of improvement: