G.R.A.S.P.S. Task Design for Students

This is not necessarily the final task of this lesson until; it is more like an example of a large task that might be part of the unit (?).

Goal: Your task is to create a pamphlet or presentation which uses facts to convince a school to adopt a recycling program.

Role: You are a student at the school. You must understand that sometimes adults think that kids are idealistic or "cute," so you need to present your arguments competently and with authority, while being pleasant and informative.

Audience: The target audience includes many different people, and many different kinds of people: fellow students, teachers, the principal, lunchroom staff, parents. All are open to listening to your ideas, but--like most people--they may be a little resistant to doing new things.

Situation: The challenge involves dealing with people who have different reasons for not wanting to set up a while new program for recycling: some may not know why we should; some may fear the expense involved; some may dismiss any "serious" idea that come from a kid.

Product, Performance, and Purpose: You have the choice of creating a pamphlet or a presentation. By "presentation," we mean a written lecture/skit/musical performance, or some combination of these.

Standards and Criteria for Success: If you choose to do a pamphlet, it must have six panels (a two-sided sheet with three panels on each side, folded) and be visually appealing (graphics would be nice), while referring to facts that support your claims. Each point must be presented clearly and understandable by a wide audience.

If you choose to do a presentation, it must be between 5 and 10 minutes--something to be presented at a PTA meeting. It can include entertaining parts, but must use evidence to support its claims--it cannot be merely "silly."

[I'm thinking this isn't specific enough...not sure what to do here!!]