Distinguished - Completely summarizes the student profile for the literacy lesson plan.

Proficient - Summarizes the student profile for the literacy lesson plan. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Partially summarizes the student profile for the literacy lesson plan. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize the student profile for the literacy lesson plan; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The summary of the student profile for the literacy lesson is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes the literacy lesson, including objectives, an authentic trade book, at least one activity related to the text, and an assessment. 

Proficient - Describes the literacy lesson, including objectives, an authentic trade book, at least one activity related to the text, and an assessment. One of these elements is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Briefly describes the literacy lesson, including objectives, an authentic trade book, at least one activity related to the text, and an assessment. At least one of these elements is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Minimally describes the literacy lesson, but may not include objectives, an authentic trade book, at least one activity related to the text, and/or an assessment. Some of these elements are significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of the literacy lesson, including objectives, an authentic trade book, at least one activity related to the text, and an assessment, is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains how the literacy lesson supports the learning of reading for the specific student.

Proficient - Explains how the literacy lesson supports the learning of reading for the specific student. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Briefly explains how the literacy lesson supports the learning of reading for the specific student. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain how the literacy lesson supports the learning of reading for the specific student; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The explanation of how the literacy lesson supports the learning of reading for the specific student is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Employs persuasive information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.

Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.

Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic. 

Below Expectations - Displays information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.

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 length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages. 

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.   

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