Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the purpose of assessment when placing English language learners in appropriate educational programming. Appropriate sources are cited.

Proficient - Explains the purpose of assessment when placing English language learners in appropriate educational programming. Appropriate sources are cited, but the explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Briefly explains the purpose of assessment when placing English language learners in appropriate educational programming. Somewhat appropriate sources are cited, but the explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the purpose of assessment when placing English language learners in appropriate educational programming; however, appropriate sources may not be cited and the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the purpose of assessment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes two challenges that emerge when assessing English language learners. Appropriate sources are cited.

Proficient - Describes two challenges that emerge when assessing English language learners. Appropriate sources are cited, but the description is missing minor details.

Basic - Briefly describes two challenges that emerge when assessing English language learners. Somewhat appropriate sources are cited, but the description is missing relevant details.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe two challenges that emerge when assessing English language learners; however, appropriate sources may not be cited and the description is missing significant details.

Non-Performance - The description of challenges that emerge when assessing English language learners is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly identifies and thoroughly defends solutions to the described challenges. Appropriate sources are cited.

Proficient - Identifies and defends solutions to the described challenges. Appropriate sources are cited, but the defense is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Identifies solutions and minimally defends solutions to the described challenges. Somewhat appropriate sources are cited, but the defense is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify and defend solutions to the described challenges; however, appropriate sources may not be cited and the defense is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The identification and defense of solutions are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Uses appropriate, pertinent, and persuasive content to discover and develop sophisticated ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Proficient - Uses appropriate and pertinent content to discover ideas within the context of the discipline, shaping the work as a whole.

Basic - Uses appropriate and pertinent content, but does not apply it toward discovering or developing ideas. Overall, content assists in shaping the written work.

Below Expectations - Uses content, though it may be unrelated or inappropriate to the topic. Content does not contribute toward the development of the written work, and may distract the reader from its purpose.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.

Proficient - Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.

Basic - Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident, but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.

Below Expectations - Organization and presentation of content is extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - (Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.

Basic - Exhibits basic knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - The paper meets the specific page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Proficient - The paper closely meets the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Basic - The paper meets over half of the page requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

Below Expectations - A fraction of the page requirement is completed.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.