Unit 7 assignment

Due Date: 11:59 p.m. EST, Sunday of Unit 7 Points: 100 Overview: For this assignment, you will evaluate four (4) different children’s book authors or illustrators of realistic or contemporary realistic fiction and then answer a set of questions. There are 20 questions included, each worth 5 points.

Instructions:

• First, select any four (4) realistic fiction authors or illustrators (some resources are provided in the unit).

• Then, in the assignment link in Blackboard, answer the following questions using complete sentences for each author/illustrator you chose:

o Name of author/illustrator, date of birth/death, residence. o How they have integrated their own life and experiences into their books. o Names of three books that they’ve written and or illustrated. o Name of any awards or distinctions earned. o Describe something about their work that appeals to you.

Requirements:

• Use your own words and include the in-text citation for any resources you may use when answering some of these questions.

o For example, if you are citing your textbook, use the in-text citation: (Kiefer & Tyson, 2019) and the reference: Kiefer, B. Z., Tyson, C. A., Parsons Barger, B., Patrick, L. & Reilly-Sanders, E. (2019). Charlotte Huck’s children's literature: A brief guide (3rd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.

• Be sure to use appropriate paragraph breaks and keep your writing free from spelling and grammatical errors.

Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.

CHS203 – Children’s Literature and Language Arts

Unit 7 Assignment: Children’s Book Authors and Illustrators

Assignment Question Rubric

Each question of the assignment will be graded using the following criteria:

CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement Satisfactory Proficient

(0% - 59%) (60% - 79%) (80% - 89%) (90% - 100%)

Content (40%)

Subject matter is minimally addressed. Opinions are offered, but arguments lack scholarly backing.

Subject matter is adequately addressed. Arguments are partially supported by scholarly research.

Subject matter is fairly well addressed. Arguments are supported by scholarly research but could be further elaborated with specific details.

Subject matter is thoroughly addressed. Arguments are well elaborated and fully supported by scholarly research and specific examples.

Structure and Flow (40%)

Flow is poor. Paragraphing is inappropriate. Transitions are minimal or absent. Significant redundancy is evident.

Flow is adequate. Paragraphs may be too long or too short. Transitions are minimal, and redundancy is evident.

Flow is good. Paragraphing is mostly appropriate. Transitions are present, and redundancies are minimal.

Flow is excellent. Paragraphing is clear, and transitions are smooth and consistent. Inappropriate redundancies are absent.

Clear and Professional Writing and APA Format (20%)

Errors impede professional presentation; writing and formatting guidelines are not followed.

Numerous errors exist that interfere with a professional presentation.

Writing and formatting guidelines are being followed but have a few errors that do not impede professional presentation.

Writing and formatting guidelines are being followed and are clear and professional. APA compliant with no to minimal errors when applicable.