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My Rationale for Choosing Informational Texts, (Based on Hebert et al., 2018)

“Informational texts support students in making sense of the world by providing accurate, verifiable, and relevant knowledge about real-life topics.”

“Explicit instruction in informational text structures helps students comprehend, organize, and communicate complex ideas more effectively.”

“Students are expected to understand and create informational texts in science and social studies to build and demonstrate content knowledge.”

Works Cited (MLA 9)

Hebert, Michael, et al. “Writing Informational Text Using Provided Information and Text Structures: An Intervention for Upper Elementary Struggling Writers.” Reading and Writing, vol. 31, no. 9, 2018, pp. 2165–2190. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11145-018-9841-x

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Students will write a well-structured informational report about a water-related topic using scientific vocabulary, cause-effect transitions, and a labeled diagram.

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Stage 1 – Desired Results (Wiggins & McTighe, 2005)

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Stage 1 – Desired Results (Wiggins & McTighe, 2005)

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BC ELA & Science outcomes, language objectives (Sedita, Beacco)

Understanding Goals:

Students will learn how to communicate scientific knowledge using formal, academic writing.

Students will understand how language choices (e.g., transitions, vocabulary, structure) affect clarity in nonfiction.

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Water cycle, precipitation, evaporation, and related systems

Approach: Backward Design (Wiggins & McTighe, 2005)

Focus

Focus Text Type: Informational Science Report

Disciplinary Focus: Science (Water Systems)

BC Curriculum Links

Science 5 Big Ideas: Water moves through the environment and affects weather and climate.

Science Competencies: Observe, infer, communicate using visuals and scientific terms.

ELA Competencies: Create purposeful texts using features like headings, diagrams, and transitions; revise for clarity.

Language Objectives (Sedita, 2018; Beacco et al., 2016)

Use academic and scientific vocabulary

Build clear, coherent sentences

Structure writing using genre features

Communicate ideas through labeled diagrams

Integrate oral rehearsal, partner talk, and writing supports

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Rubric Criteria

(linked to BC Curriculum + research):

Report structure and organization (Shanahan, 2019)

Use of science vocabulary (Sedita, 2018)

Cause-effect transitions (Zwiers, 2019)

Diagram with labels (BC Science 5; Sedita, 2018)

Clarity and grammar (Zwiers, 2019).

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Assessment will be based on these clearly defined criteria, supported by scaffolded instruction and peer/teacher feedback.

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Stage 3: Plan Learning Experiences and Instruction

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Stage 3: Plan Learning Experiences and Instruction

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Teacher Overview – Performance Task Submission

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Teacher Overview – Performance Task Submission

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About This Task

This Padlet shows my Grade 5 performance task: The Water Cycle in Our World.

It is a cross-curricular Science and ELA unit using backward design.

Students research the water cycle, organize ideas, write an informational report, and reflect.

This task is based on BC's Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions and includes student voice, peer feedback, and success criteria.

I revised my task after peer feedback to add a stronger real-world connection and more scaffolds.

Student Success Criteria (Checklist)

I describe all 4 stages of the water cycle using science words

I include a labeled diagram

I use headings and transition words

I connect my learning to real life

I revise using feedback

I reflect on my learning

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This performance task was intentionally designed to align with the BC curriculum and K-5 literacy learning progressions. In response to peer feedback, I strengthened the task by incorporating real-world connections and expanding opportunities for student reflection. The Padlet captures the entire learning process, supported by a co-created student rubric and integrated cross-curricular outcomes.

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Water Cycle Glossary (English–Ukrainian)

Water cycle – Кругообіг води

Evaporation – Випаровування

Condensation – Конденсація

Precipitation – Опади

Collection – Накопичення

Sun – Сонце

Clouds – Хмари

River – Річка

Lake – Озеро

Ocean – Океан

Rain – Дощ

Snow – Сніг

Water vapour – Водяна пара

Groundwater – Підземні води

Surface runoff – Поверхневий стік