Distinguished - Clearly identifies and thoroughly describes at least five effective instructional strategies from the four English Language Development (ELD) domains.

Proficient - Identifies and describes at least five effective instructional strategies from the four ELD domains. The description of one of strategies is slightly unclear or underdeveloped.

Basic - Identifies and describes at least five effective instructional strategies from at least three of the ELD domains. The descriptions of two or three strategies are unclear or underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify and describe at least five effective instructional strategies from the four ELD domains; however, the descriptions of four or more of the strategies are unclear and/or significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The identification and description of at least five instructional strategies are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly assigns each strategy to an ELD domain and comprehensively justifies why it is most effective in that domain. The strategies are appropriate for each of the four domains.

Proficient - Assigns each strategy to an ELD domain and justifies why it is most effective in that domain. The strategies are appropriate for each of the four domains, but the justification is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Assigns at least four strategies to an ELD domain and justifies why they are most effective in that domain. The strategies are mostly appropriate for the domains, but the justification is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to assign strategies to an ELD domain and justify why they are most effective in that domain; however, strategies are minimally appropriate for each of the four domains and the justification is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The assignment and justification of strategies are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly summarizes when each strategy should be used. The strategies are entirely appropriate for the indicated time frame.

Proficient - Summarizes when each strategy should be used. The strategies are appropriate for the indicated time frame. The summary is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally summarizes when each strategy should be used. The strategies are somewhat appropriate for the indicated time frame. The summary is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to summarize when each strategy should be used; however, the summary is significantly underdeveloped and/or the strategies are not entirely appropriate for the indicated time frame.

Non-Performance - The summary of when each strategy should be used is either nonexistent or lacks 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.