Written Report and Oral Presentation on a Current News Topic

Competency A: Find and Use Information
Task Group A3: Extract information from films, broadcasts and presentations
The tasks in this task group are not rated for complexity

ESKARGO:
Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario – A3

Competency B: Communicate Ideas and Information
Task Group B1: Interact with others
Level: 2

At this level, learners: Initiate and maintain interactions with one or more persons to discuss, explain, or exchange information and opinions

Performance Descriptors

The learner:

• Shows an awareness of factors that affect interactions, such as differences in opinions and ideas, and social, linguistic, and cultural differences
• Demonstrates some ability to use tone appropriately
• Uses strategies to maintain communication, such as encouraging responses from others and asking questions
• Speaks or signs clearly in a focused and organized way
• Rephrases to confirm or increase understanding
• Uses and interprets non-verbal cues (e.g. body language, facial expressions, gestures)

Task Descriptors

• Scope of task is clearly defined
• Involves one or more persons
• Can vary in length
• Addresses a familiar or unfamiliar audience
• May include unfamiliar elements (e.g. vocabulary, context, topic)
• Has a clear, well-defined purpose
• Is informal

Interaction Types:

• Share ideas and information
• Exchange opinions
• Explain and discuss ideas

ESKARGO:
Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario – B1.2

Competency D: Use Digital Technology
Level: 3
At this level, learners: Experiment and problem-solve to perform multi-step digital tasks

Performance Descriptors
The learner:

• Experiments and problem- solves to achieve the desired results
• Manages unfamiliar elements (e.g. vocabulary, context, topic) to complete tasks
• Makes inferences to interpret icons and text
• Selects appropriate software when required by the task
• Identifies sources, evaluates and integrates information
• Customizes software interfaces (e.g. toolbar, homepage settings)
• Performs advanced searches (e.g. refines search terms, uses advanced search features, cross-refers between websites)

Task Descriptors

• Scope of task may not be clearly defined
• May include unfamiliar elements (e.g. vocabulary, context, topic)
• Requires multiple steps to complete
• Requires the use of a wide range of features and options
• Has many options to complete; may not have a set procedure
• Uses a somewhat complex format
• May contain extended text, icons, or both
• Text and icons required to complete tasks may require interpretation
• May contain distracting information
• May contain specialized vocabulary
• Interface offers a variety of options through menus

ESKARGO:
Embedded Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Reference Guide for Ontario – D.3