A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”
A knowledge and skills statement is a broad statement of what students must know and be able to do. It generally begins with a learning strand and ends with the phrase “The student is expected to:” Knowledge and skills statements always include related student expectations.
Demonstrated Proficiency of ELA.8.1.B
Have students work with a partner to create instructions on how to use a mobile application such as Google Slides. The instructions will be shared with a group of students so the group can complete the task. The instructions can be shared via a presentation or Flip grid. Students who created the instructions should be able to answer questions and solve problems that arise while others complete the task.
Further Explanation
For this assessment, students are required to follow instructions, process what they are being asked to do, and act according to the provided instructions. They must be able to remember the steps involved in completing the task to create clear and detailed instructions that help others complete the intended task. Students should understand the task well enough to problem-solve issues that arise. Students should understand that communicating instructions is an important part of working effectively with others. Student work across the content should be not only an individual task but a collaborative effort as well.
Glossary Support for ELA.8.1.B
Complex instructions typically involve multiple steps and often require the student to complete more cognitively challenging related tasks. For example, students might be asked to annotate a reading selection, analyze its details, evaluate how clearly those details support an opinion within the text, and then compose a response to the passage summarizing their thoughts on the effectiveness of the author's choices. In addition, students should consider the various tasks within a set of instructions and determine the most clear and efficient way to communicate to others how to best proceed. Communicating oral instructions is an important part of working effectively with others. Students must be able to give others clear and detailed oral instructions that help them complete the intended tasks.
Supporting Information for ELA.8.1.B
Research
Goh, C. C. M. (2000). A cognitive perspective on language learners' listening comprehension problems. System 28(1), 55–75. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1016/S0346-251X(99)00060-3
Summary: This is an older text but excellent for working with students who are English language learners. The article is a study of the challenges that ELs experience comprehending a second language. The study identifies the challenges from a cognitive perspective. The difficulties are documented and examined in real-time. The study reveals five different stages of comprehension that pose the greatest challenge for ELs.