Literacy Lesson First Grade

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 80%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Strategies

20 to 22 points

Three appropriate strategies based on the content of the video are included and described in detail. At least 1 in-text citation from a course textbook or scholarly journal article is used to support each strategy.

18 to 19 points

Two appropriate strategies based on the content of the video are included and described in detail. At least 1 in-text citation from a course textbook or scholarly journal article is used to support each strategy.

1 to 17 points

One appropriate strategy based on the content of the video is included and described in detail. AND/OR The strategies were not aligned with the video. AND/OR The strategies were not described in detail. AND/OR The strategies were not supported by in-text citations from a course textbook or scholarly journal article.

0 points

Not present

Explanations

20 to 22 points

All three strategies are followed by a thoughtful and detailed explanation of the effectiveness of the strategy.

18 to 19 points

Two strategies are followed by a thoughtful and detailed explanation of the effectiveness of the strategy.

1 to 17 points

One strategy is followed by a thoughtful and detailed explanation of the effectiveness of the strategy OR the explanation is not detailed or thoughtful.

0 points

Not present

Suggested Modifications

20 to 22 points

The response includes an appropriate and detailed description of what the candidate would do differently to improve the lesson. The suggestion is supported by at least one in-text citation from a course textbook or a scholarly journal article.

18 to 19 points

The response includes a description of what the candidate would do differently to improve the lesson. The suggestion is supported by at least one in-text citation from a course textbook or a scholarly journal article.

1 to 17 points

The response does not include a description of what the candidate would do differently to improve the lesson OR the suggestion is not supported by at least one in-text citation from a course textbook or a scholarly journal article OR the suggestion is not related to the lesson.

0 points

Not present

Scriptural Support

13 to 14 points

At least one scripture is aligned with the identified strategies. The scripture is supported by a detailed and appropriate explanation that describes the connection between the scripture and the candidate’s review of the lesson.

12 points

One scripture is aligned with the identified strategies. The scripture is supported by an explanation that describes the connection between the scripture and the candidate’s review of the lesson.

1 to 11 points

One scripture is aligned with the identified strategies. The scripture is not supported by an explanation that describes the connection between the scripture and the candidate’s review of the lesson OR the scripture is not relevant to the lesson.

0 points

Not present

Structure 20%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Mechanics: Grammar and Spelling

7 points

Spelling and grammar are correct with no errors. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited in current APA format with no errors.

6 points

Spelling and grammar are correct with 2 or fewer errors. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise. Paragraphs contain appropriately varied sentence structures. Where applicable, references are cited in current APA format with 2 or fewer errors.

1 to 5 points

Spelling and grammar errors distract. Sentences are incomplete or unclear. Paragraphs are poorly formed. Where applicable, references are minimally or not cited in current APA format.

0 points

Not present

Current APA

7 points

A title page and reference page are included and are formatted in current APA format. The paper is formatted in current APA format. All citations and the reference page are in current APA format with 0-1 errors.

6 points

A title page and reference page are included and are formatted in current APA format. The paper is formatted in current APA format. All citations and the reference page are in current APA format with 2-5 errors.

1 to 5 points

A title page or reference page is not included and/or there are more than 6 current APA formatting errors in the title page, reference page, and/or document.

0 points

Not present

Length

6 points

The required word count (at least 100 words per strategy/explanation and question/prompt) is met.

5 points

The word count per strategy/explanation and question/prompt is 75-100 words.

1 to 4 points

The word count per strategy/explanation and question/prompt is less than 75 words.

0 points

Not present