English Teacher's Guide to Performance Tasks and Rubrics: High School

I've read a lot of books about teaching English, but this one actually got me excited about teaching in the middle of the summer! It is realistic, and well written. Performance tasks are explained in depth, with standards driven examples which a teacher could use in class immediately. What is a performance task? Performance tasks are authentic assignments that are accomplished over a period of days or weeks and are more meaningful and rewarding than traditional tests and assignments, because they connect, communicate, and illuminate the outside world, making learning meaningful. Amy Benjamin's writing style is easy to read, and one knows that she is truly a teacher, not just a lecturer. I highly recommend this book to English teachers.