Performance Task: Phases of the Moon

Submitted by: Briana Bauer

Date: 10/8/08

Performance Task- GRASPS:

Goal- You will create an accordion picture book of the phases of the Moon.

Role- You will be a non fiction picture book illustrator.

Audience- You will publish your book through Moon Press Inc.

Situation- Moon Press Inc. has asked Dr. Dupree to create a picture book about the phases of the Moon. However, Dr. Dupree is so busy teaching Astronomy at Agnes Scott that he doesn’t have time. He suggested our class design the picture books because we are experts in Moon phases.

Product/ Performance- You will create an accordion book that accurately illustrates the moon phases in order and label each phase. You must also create a summary of the book for the back cover. The summary must explain why we experience the phases of the Moon here on Earth using correct vocabulary from the science word wall.

Standard/ Criteria for Success- See rubric.

Moon Phase Book Rubric

	Excellent	Good	Needs work
Accurate information.	All moon phases are shown in order and labeled correctly.	All moon phases are shown and labeled.	Not all moon phases are shown or labeled.
Correct use of science vocabulary.	Science vocabulary was used frequently (at least 5 different words from word wall) and correctly in summary.	Science vocabulary was used sometimes (at least 3 words from word wall) and was mostly correct in summary.	Science vocabulary was improperly used or not used in summary.
Visual appeal.	Book is well made; pages don’t stick together and pictures and writing are clear.	Book is neat; pages don’t stick. Some pictures and words are unclear.	Book is messy; pages stick. Pictures and words are difficult to read.