Distinguished - Clearly identifies the grade level to be worked with, the title and author of the book to be utilized, and the story element to be taught. The book selection is developmentally appropriate for the selected grade level, and the story element is wholly relevant to the book.

Proficient - Identifies the grade level to be worked with, the title and author of the book to be utilized, and the story element to be taught. The book selection is developmentally appropriate for the selected grade level. The story element is relevant to the book.

Basic - Identifies the grade level to be worked with, the title and author of the book to be utilized, and the story element to be taught. The book selection is mostly developmentally appropriate for the selected grade level. The story element appears to be relevant to the book.

Below Expectations - Identifies the grade level to be worked with, the title and author of the book to be utilized, and the story element to be taught. The book selection may not be developmentally appropriate for the selected grade level and/or the story element is not relevant to the book.

Non-Performance - The identifications are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly incorporates all aspects of the lesson plan, including goals, objectives, standards, materials, introduction, lesson development, differentiation, assessment,  and closing. All aspects of the lesson plan are complete and contain great detail.

Proficient - Incorporates all aspects of the lesson plan, including goals, objectives, standards, materials, introduction, lesson development, differentiation,  assessment, and closing. All aspects of the lesson plan are complete and contain detail.

Basic - Incorporates most aspects of the lesson plan, including goals, objectives, standards, materials, introduction, lesson development, differentiation,  assessment, and closing. The included aspects of the lesson plan are complete and contain some detail.

Below Expectations - Incorporates at least some aspects of the lesson plan, including goals, objectives, standards, materials, introduction, lesson development, differentiation, assessment, and closing. The included aspects of the lesson plan are complete but are missing relevant details.

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

Distinguished - Thoroughly incorporates at least one story map and comprehensively explains how it will be utilized in the lesson. The chosen story map is appropriate and supports the lesson plan.

Proficient - Incorporates at least one story map and mostly explains how it will be utilized in the lesson. The chosen story map is appropriate and supports the lesson plan.

Basic - Incorporates at least one story map and somewhat explains how it will be utilized in the lesson. The chosen story map is appropriate and mostly supports the lesson plan.

Below Expectations - Incorporates at least one story map and minimally explains how it will be utilized in the lesson. The chosen story map may not be appropriate or support the lesson plan.

Non-Performance - The incorporation of at least one story map and the explanation of how it will be utilized are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Includes a closing summary that thoroughly explains which guidelines for evaluating characteristics of quality children’s literature were used when selecting the book for the lesson.

Proficient - Includes a closing summary that explains which guidelines for evaluating characteristics of quality children’s literature were used when selecting the book for the lesson. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Includes a closing summary that briefly explains which guidelines for evaluating characteristics of quality children’s literature were used when selecting the book for the lesson. Details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to include a closing summary that minimally explains which guidelines for evaluating characteristics of quality children’s literature were used when selecting the book for the lesson; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The closing summary 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 assignment meets the specific length requirement stipulated in the assignment description.

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

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

Below Expectations - A fraction of the length 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.