Early childhood litercay
Assignment 08
E13 Early Childhood Literacy
Directions: Be sure to make an electronic copy of your answer before submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English spelling and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be four (4) pages in length; refer to the "Assignment Format" page for specific format requirements.
Next, name a story for each of the three main categories of stories.
Then create a numbered list showing the steps teachers typically go through to prepare for presenting a story to children.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.
CATEGORYExemplarySatisfactoryUnsatisfactoryUnacceptable
25 points15 points10 points5 points
The student provides a clear
and complete explanation of
6 criteria used when
selecting a story for
storytelling.
The student provides a
mostly clear and complete
explanation of 6 criteria
used when selecting a story
for storytelling.
The student provides an
adequately clear and
complete explanation of 4-
6 criteria used when
selecting a story for
storytelling.
The student provides a
poor explanation of fewer
than 3 criteria used when
selecting a story for
storytelling.
25 points15 points10 points5 points
Student lists the 3 main types
and gives an accurate
example of each.
Student lists the 3 main
types but does not give an
accuate example of each.
Student lists 1-2 of the
types with an example of
each.
Student lists 1 type with no
example given.
25 points15 points10 points5 points
Student provides a complete
list of steps.
Student provides a mostly
complete list of steps.
Student provides a partial
list of steps.
Student does not provide
the steps.
10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points
Student does not make any
errors in grammar or spelling,
especially those that distract
the reader from the content.
Student makes 1-2 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes 3-4 errors in
grammar or spelling that
distract the reader from the
content.
Student makes more than
4 errors in grammar or
spelling that distract the
reader from the content.
15 points 12 points 8 points 5 points
The paper is written in
proper APA and
organizational format. All
sources used for quotes and
facts are credible and cited
correctly. Excellent
organization, including a
variety of thoughtful
transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 1-2
errors. All sources used for
quotes and facts are
credible, and most are cited
correctly. Adequate
organization includes a
variety of appropriate
transitions.
The paper is written in
proper format with only 3-5
errors. Most sources used
for quotes and facts are
credible and cited correctly.
Essay is poorly organized,
but may include a few
effective transitions.
The paper is not written in
proper format. Many
sources used for quotes
and facts are less than
credible (suspect) and/or
are not cited correctly.
Essay is disorganized and
does not include effective
transitions.
Describe 6 of the 9
Criteria Used when
Selecting a Story for
Storytelling
(25 Points)
Mechanics
(10 Points)
Types of Stories for
Storytelling with
Examples of Each
(25 Points)
Steps to Prepare for
Storytelling
(25 Points)
Format - APA
Format, Citations,
Organization,
Transitions
(15 Points)