The document outlines a summative performance task for writing a newspaper article about human experiences, focusing on social issues like homelessness, hunger, and death. It details the structure, content, and requirements for the article, emphasizing the need to inform and motivate readers while exploring the challenges faced by disadvantaged individuals. The assignment aims to encourage insightful writing that reflects the voice of a 13/14 year old and includes relevant facts and a plan of action for support.

1. Newspaper Article (Performance Task)
Summative
:
Expository Essay
You have been reading a variety of text about the human
experience. There are many human experiences that are
becoming a growing phenomenon in the United States, such as
homelessness, hunger and death. As these are major social
issues in our country you can take action by communicating the
causes of these issues, the challenges that face the people
experiencing them, and suggest a plan of action to assist those
who find themselves disadvantaged.
Newspaper writing is one way in which people communicate
and motivate others to take action. As a writer for a newspaper,
you have been asked to write a one page typed article to inform,
explore and effectively communicate the
idea
of the human experience. Your article will provide information
about aspects of the human experience you select such as
causes, challenges, impact on the individual and the community,
agencies that help people cope with their experiences, the long-
term results, funding, and
a
plan of action
to help those who need it
.
Your article will:
Introduce human experience through definition and a preview
of the aspects that will be discussed in the article;
Organize ideas and information according to sub-topics: causes,

2. aspects, challenges, impact on the individual and the
community, and plan of action
Include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts,
tables), and multimedia (e.g. pictures)
Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete
details, quotations, and other information and examples from
non-fiction and fiction to inform the reader
Use appropriate transitions show the connection between the
human experience and the information and examples presented
Use precise language
Establish and maintain the tone and style of a newspaper article
Provide a concluding section that includes a plan as to how
disadvantaged people could be supported
Follow the conventions of standard written English language
Your newspaper article will be assessed using a rubric for
insightful, reflective thinking and response.
Has to look / sound like a 13/14 year old wrote it as much as
possible. Thanks!! - Ken