General Format:
Short Bond paper
Type or Hand written
Write your name, grade and section on the top portion of the
paper
Label with the Performance Task number and Title
Deadline: January 5, 2025
Performance Task 1: Writing an Opinion on an Editorial Article
Objective: Analyze a current article and write a two-paragraph opinion expressing
your personal stance on the issue. This activity will help you develop critical
thinking, persuasive writing, and the ability to communicate your opinion clearly.
Instructions:
1. Select a Recent Article:
o Find a current article from a newspaper, magazine, or reputable online
source.
o The article can be about a local or national issue that matters to you.
2. Read and Analyze the Article:
o Understand the main idea, facts, and perspectives presented in the
article.
o Identify the key points and any evidence or examples the article
provides.
3. Write Your Opinion (Two Paragraphs):
o Paragraph 1: Clearly state your opinion on the issue and explain why
you hold this stance.
o Paragraph 2: Support your opinion with at least one reason, example,
or fact. Consider addressing alternative viewpoints briefly.
o Use opinion-marking signals such as I believe, in my opinion, it seems,
I think, or from my perspective to make your stance clear.
4. Formatting and Style:
o Write clearly and concisely.
o Use proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
o Make sure your opinion is logical, relevant, and persuasive.
Criteria Excellent (10 pts) Good (5 pts) Needs
Improvement (3
pt
Clarity of Opinion is clearly Opinion is stated Opinion is unclear
Opinion stated and focused; but may be or difficult to
reader easily somewhat unclear identify.
understands the or not fully
writer’s stance. focused.
Use of Effectively uses Uses some Rarely or does not
Opinion- multiple opinion- opinion-marking use opinion-
Marking marking signals (e.g., I signals, but not marking signals.
Signals believe, in my opinion, consistently or
it seems) throughout effectively.
the writing.
Support & Provides strong reasons Provides some Provides few or no
Reasoning or examples to justify reasons or reasons; reasoning
the opinion; reasoning examples; is weak or illogical.
is logical and reasoning is
persuasive. somewhat clear.
Organizatio Ideas are well- Ideas are Ideas are poorly
n organized; two somewhat organized;
paragraphs flow organized; paragraphs are
logically with clear paragraphs may confusing or
introduction of opinion lack smooth flow. disjointed.
and supporting details.
Language & Language is clear and Minor errors in Frequent errors in
Conventions precise; grammar, grammar, grammar,
punctuation, and punctuation, or punctuation, or
spelling are correct. spelling; meaning spelling; meaning
mostly clear. is unclear.
Total: 50 points
Performance Task 2: Evaluating an Editorial Cartoon
Objective:
You will analyze and evaluate an editorial cartoon to identify its message, the
techniques used by the cartoonist, and the effectiveness of its argument. This
activity will develop your critical thinking and media literacy skills.
Instructions:
1. Choose an Editorial Cartoon:
o Select a recent editorial cartoon from a newspaper, magazine, or
reputable online source.
2. Analyze the Cartoon:
o Identify the issue or topic the cartoon addresses.
o Determine the cartoonist’s position or message.
o Observe the symbols, exaggeration, analogy, humor and other
tools used to communicate the message.
o Evaluate whether the cartoon effectively communicates its
message and influences the viewer’s opinion.
3. Write Your Evaluation:
o Your evaluation should be one to two paragraphs.
o Include the following in your response:
1. A brief description of the cartoon and its topic.
2. The cartoonist’s message or opinion.
3. Tools used in the cartoon.
4. Your assessment of how effectively the cartoon communicates
its point.
4. Formatting and Style:
o Use clear and concise language.
o Support your evaluation with evidence from the cartoon (e.g., symbols,
analogy, exaggeration).
o Follow proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Criteria Excellent (10 pts) Good (5 pts) Needs
Improvement (2
pt)
Understandi Clearly identifies the Identifies the Issue or message
ng of Issue issue and the issue and unclear or
cartoonist’s message; message; misunderstood.
shows deep understanding
understanding. mostly clear.
Analysis of Thoroughly identifies Identifies some Few or no
Techniques and explains visual techniques with techniques
techniques (symbols, partial identified; little or
exaggeration, irony, explanation. no explanation.
labels) used in the
cartoon.
Effectivenes Insightfully evaluates Evaluates Evaluation
s Evaluation how effectively the effectiveness; missing or
cartoon communicates reasoning unclear; reasoning
its message and somewhat clear. weak.
influences opinion.
Clarity & Writing is well-organized Writing mostly Writing poorly
Organization and easy to follow; ideas organized; some organized; difficult
flow logically. lapses in clarity or to understand.
flow.
Language & Clear and precise Minor errors; Frequent errors;
Conventions language; no errors in meaning mostly meaning unclear.
grammar, punctuation, clear.
or spelling.
Total: 50 points
Performance Task 3: Writing a Paragraph Using Quotation, Paraphrase,
and Summary
Directions:
1. Read the source material provided carefully.
2. Write a short paragraph (7- 10 sentences) about the internet usage of
Filipinos.
Source material: Global Digital Report 2024 produced in partnership with
Meltwater and We Are Social
As we examine the Philippines' internet usage statistics in 2024, we find essential
insights into how Filipinos have continued incorporating the internet into their
everyday routines.
People between the ages of 16 and 64 spend an average of 8 hours and 52
minutes daily accessing the internet across all devices. 5 hours and 20 minutes
are spent on the internet using mobile phones, while 3 hours and 32 minutes of
the typical day are dedicated to using it on computers and tablets. It is worth
noting that 60.1% of the total daily online time is spent on mobile devices,
highlighting smartphones' key role in Filipino digital habits. After the activity, ask
students to sample their work on the board for presentation and checking. Collect
3. Your paragraph must include the following:
o Quotation: Use the exact words from the source, enclosed in
quotation marks.
o Paraphrase: Restate an idea from the source in your own words.
o Summary: Condense a main idea from the source into a brief
statement in your own words.
4. Make sure your paragraph flows smoothly and all ideas are properly
connected.
5. Cite the source material at the end of your paragraph.
Criteria Excellen Good (3 Fair (2 pts) Needs
t (5 pts) pts) Improvem
ent (1 pt)
Use of Includes Includes a Includes a Quotation
Quotation a quotation, quotation missing or
relevant mostly but not well incorrectly
quotatio integrated integrated used.
n correctly, or missing
correctly minor errors marks/citati
integrate in marks or on.
d into citation.
the
paragrap
h with
proper
quotatio
n marks
and
citation.
Use of Effectivel Paraphrase Paraphrase Paraphrase
Paraphras y mostly somewhat missing or
e restates accurate, inaccurate inaccurate.
an idea minor or too close
from the changes to the
source in needed for original
original clarity or wording.
words, meaning.
keeping
the
meaning
accurate.
Use of Clearly Summary Summary Summary
Summary condens mostly clear somewhat missing or
es a and unclear or inaccurate.
main accurate, incomplete.
idea minor issues
from the with clarity
source in or
original completene
words, ss.
concise
and
accurate.
Paragrap Ideas are
h well-
Organizat organize
ion & d, sent
Coherenc
e
Total: 40 points