Distinguished - Exceptionally identifies all eight of the required components of the lesson plan.

Proficient - Sufficiently identifies all eight of the required components of the lesson plan. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Identifies at least five of the required components of the lesson plan. Relevant components are missing

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify the eight required components of the lesson plan; however, significant details are missing.

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

Distinguished - Lesson plan clearly and accurately addresses each section of the TPACK using the provided lesson plan template: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Technological Content Knowledge and Technological Pedagogical Knowledge.

Proficient - Lesson plan accurately addresses each section of the TPACK using the provided lesson plan template: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Technological Content Knowledge and Technological Pedagogical Knowledge. Minor details are unclear, missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Lesson plan somewhat addresses each section of the TPACK using the provided lesson plan template: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Technological Content Knowledge and Technological Pedagogical Knowledge. Relevant details are unclear, missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempt to address sections of the TPACK; however the provided lesson plan template: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Technological Content Knowledge and Technological Pedagogical Knowledge is not used. Significant details are unclear, missing or inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The lesson plan addressing each section of the TPACK using the provided lesson plan template is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly analyzes how to integrate PCK, TPK and TCK to fully address TPACK in the creation of an engaging lesson that differentiates instruction, makes global connections through 21^st century technological advancement, encourages critical thinking & demonstrates content area expertise.

Proficient - Analyzes how to integrate PCK, TPK and TCK to fully address TPACK in the creation of an engaging lesson that differentiates instruction, makes global connections through 21^st century technological advancement, encourages critical thinking & demonstrates content area expertise. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Somewhat analyzes how to integrate PCK, TPK and TCK to address TPACK in the creation of an engaging lesson that differentiates instruction, makes global connections through 21^st century technological advancement, encourages critical thinking & demonstrates content area expertise. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze how to integrate PCK, TPK and TCK to address TPACK. Does not address the creation of an engaging lesson that differentiates instruction, makes global connections through 21^st century technological advancement, encourages critical thinking & demonstrates content area expertise. Significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The analysis how to integrate PCK, TPK and TCK to fully address TPACK is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment 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 limited 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.

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 the 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 an 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.