Distinguished - Thoroughly explains the purpose of the backpack in a family-friendly and visually appealing way in an Introduction Letter.

Proficient - Explains the purpose of the backpack in a family-friendly and visually appealing way in an Introduction Letter. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Briefly explains the purpose of the backpack in a family-friendly and visually appealing way in an Introduction Letter. The explanation is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the purpose of the backpack in a family-friendly and visually appealing way in an Introduction Letter; however, the explanation is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the purpose of the backpack in an Introduction Letter is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes one idea, activity, or game centered on an important health concept for families to explore.

Proficient - Describes one idea, activity, or game centered on an important health concept for families to explore. The description is missing minor details.

Basic - Briefly describes one idea, activity, or game centered on an important health concept for families to explore. The description is missing relevant details.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe one idea, activity, or game centered on an important health concept for families to explore; however, the description is missing significant details.

Non-Performance - The description of one health idea, activity or game is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes one idea, activity, or game centered on an important wellness concept for families to explore.

Proficient - Describes one idea, activity, or game centered on an important wellness concept for families to explore. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Briefly describes one idea, activity, or game centered on an important wellness concept for families to explore. The description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe one idea, activity, or game centered on an important wellness concept for families to explore; however, the description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of wellness idea, activity, or game is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes one idea, activity, or game centered on an important nutrition concept for families to explore.

Proficient - Describes one idea, activity, or game centered on an important nutrition concept for families to explore. The description is missing minor details.

Basic - Briefly describes one idea, activity, or game centered on an important nutrition concept for families to explore. The description is missing relevant details.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe one idea, activity, or game centered on an important nutrition concept for families to explore; however, the description is missing significant details.

Non-Performance - The description of nutrition idea, activity, or game is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively describes one idea, activity, or game centered on an important safety concept for families to explore.

Proficient - Describes one idea, activity, or game centered on an important safety concept for families to explore. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Briefly describes one idea, activity, or game centered on an important safety concept for families to explore. The description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe one idea, activity, or game centered on an important safety concept for families to explore; however, the description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of safety idea, activity, or game is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly summarizes the story in the children’s book and the family resource.

Proficient - Summarizes the story in the children’s book and the family resource. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic - Partially summarizes the story in the children’s book and/or the family resource. Relevant details are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Minimally summarizes either the story in the children’s book or the family resource. Significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The summaries of the story in the children’s book and the family resources 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.