FOR PHYLLIS YOUNG ONLY

Research articles and/or books on vocabulary instruction by experts such as Robert Marzano, Janet Allen, Anita Archer, Kylene Beers, and Laura Robb.

Based on your readings, design a plan, in approximately 1,250-1,500 words, outlining best practices for vocabulary instruction in your content area.

Things to consider in developing your plan include:

1. The number of words presented per week.
2. The process you will use for teaching new terms.
3. The frequency with which you will work with the terms.
4. The materials you will use in vocabulary instruction and review activities.
5. The activities you will use in reviewing and connecting terms.
6. The activities you will use to engage students with one another using vocabulary terms.
7. The activities you will use to encourage student self-reflection on their progress.
8. How you will monitor the accuracy of students' work.

Support all of your ideas with citations from your readings. Use the GCU Library for additional peer-reviewed articles that can be used in support of your content. Cite a minimum of five academic sources.

RUBRIC

The review of the supporting literature is obvious in the development of an instructional plan designed to address best practices to teach vocabulary in your content area. The plan is exemplary in its focus and development.

All eight considerations identified in the assignment description were addressed, analyzed appropriately for best practices, and incorporated fully in the instructional plan.

Thesis and/or main claim is comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a unique and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.

A broad understanding of APA format and style is evident in use of level headings and lists, for example