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RDG 5220 Author Study (200pts) Student Copy

Author Study-In this course you will read and be exposed to a wealth of children’s literature. For this aspect of the portfolio you will be given an author whom you will study. Your author study will include: a. Page 1. Biographical sketch of the author

A biographical sketch is a brief account of a person’s life; not as detailed or lengthy as a biography, a biographical sketch may highlight a few aspects of a person’s life that are especially telling. Like a good biography, a good biographical sketch makes the subject come to life, allowing the reader to see the subject as a three-dimensional character. There are some tips from scholastics online site: http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/biograph/index.htm b. Pages 2-3. Children's/Adolescent books written by the author with a synopsis of each book. c. **Pages 4-5. Discuss how the author uses literary elements in his or her books. Relate this information to the Lukens’ text and give examples from the author's books that relate to literary elements just as Lukens does in her text. For example on page 153, Lukens discusses how setting is described in Charlotte's Web. You may choose to show how your author uses tone or point of view, etc. You need to compare and contrast the books according to the author's way of pulling the reader into the book using the elements. **This is the most important part of the Author Study. d. Please note: I will assign an author to you.

Follow the rules for assignments as per the syllabus:

Type all written assignments using a 12-point font (e.g., Times Roman, Courier, or Arial). The bibliographic or reference format guide to be used for all assignments will be the “Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association” [6th edition]. Online submissions need to be in Microsoft Word format (.doc) or rich text format (.rtf). Allow one-inch margins on all sides and be sure to number pages. Include identification on your assignment that includes the following information: Title of assignment, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Course title & number, your name, date. All written assignments should be word-processed on a computer. You are expected to carefully proofread and edit all written work produced and/or submitted for the course.

RDG 5220 Author Study Rubric Name:__________________________________________________ Date: _________________ ________points/200 points

Criteria Proficient= 36 Developing= 20 Novice = 9 Unacceptable= 0 Pts

Author Study follows basic format: 1. Biographical Sketch, 2. Synopsis of 2-3 books from the author, 3. Discussion- Analysis of literary elements, 4. Discussion- Comparison & contrast of books

Excellent Author Study that surpasses the assignment: 1. Well written & interesting biographical sketch, 2. Clearly written & interesting synopsis of 2- 3 books from the author, 3. Clearly written & interesting discussion- analysis of literary elements similar to (Lukens’ text), 4. Clearly written & interesting discussion- comparison & contrast of books

Author Study addresses the basic assignment which includes:1. Biographical Sketch, 2. Synopsis of 2-3 books from the author, 3. Discussion-Analysis of literary elements, 4. Discussion-Comparison & contrast of books

Author Study may not include all areas of assignment. One or two of these areas may be missing: 1. Biographical Sketch, 2. Synopsis of 2-3 books from the author, 3. Discussion-Analysis of literary elements, 4. Discussion-Comparison & contrast of books

Most areas of the Author Study in the assignment are missing. Did candidate understand the how to include the basic elements of the Author Study for this assignment?

Biographical sketch of the author is a brief (one page) written account of the author’s life that enables the reader to know about the author

The Author Study includes a well written & interesting Biographical Sketch of the author that surpasses the expectations of this assignment. The Biographical Sketch is a brief (one page) well written account of the author’s life that enables the reader to know and to care about the author.

Adequate attempt to write a Biographical Sketch of the author consists of a brief (one page) written account of the author’s life that enables the reader to know about the author.

A less than clear attempt at writing a Biographical Sketch of the author. Some information is included to attempt to increase knowledge about the author’s life.

This is a poor attempt at a Biographical Sketch. It is unclear whether anything was learned about the author. Did the candidate understand the assignment?

Well written synopsis/summary of each children's/ adolescent books written by the author book selected for the author study. There must be a minimum of 2 books-The suggestion is no fewer than three books by the author.

The Author Study includes a well written & interesting Synopsis/summary of each children's/ adolescent books written by the author that surpasses the expectations of this assignment. The candidate has selected a plethora of diverse award-winning books (more than 3 books) by the author.

Adequate attempt to include in the Author Study a Synopsis/ Summary of two or three children's/adolescent books written by the author.

Less than clear attempt to include in the Author Study a Synopsis/ Summary of two or less children's/adolescent books written by the author.

This is a poor attempt to include a Synopsis/ Summary of at least one children's/ adolescent books written by the author. It is unclear whether anything was read by the author. Did the candidate understand the assignment?

Critical Analysis of how the author uses literary elements in his or her books related to the Lukens’ text with many supporting examples of these literary elements from the author's books.

Excellently written Critical Analysis of how the author uses literary elements in his or her books related to the Lukens’ text with many rich supporting examples of these literary elements from the author's books

Adequate attempt at writing a Critical Analysis of how the author uses literary elements in his or her books related to the Lukens’ text with adequate examples of these literary elements from the author's books

Less than clear Critical Analysis of the author’s use of literary elements in his or her books related to the Lukens’ text. Some examples are included of these literary elements from the author's books

Did the candidate attempt to analyze how the author uses literary elements in his or her books related to the Lukens’ text? There are no examples that any analysis was attempted. Did the candidate understand the assignment?

Comparison and contrast of the selected books (from the synopsis) in examining how the author communicates with the reader using the literary elements that have been previously analyzed.

Excellently written Comparison and Contrast of the numerous selected books (from the synopsis) in examining how the author communicates with the reader using the literary elements that have been previously analyzed.

Adequate Comparison and Contrast of the books, (included in the synopsis) in examining how the author communicates with the reader using the literary elements that have been previously analyzed.

Less than clear Comparison and Contrast of the books (from the synopsis) in examining how the author communicates with the reader using the literary elements which may or may not have been previously analyzed.

Poor Comparison and Contrast of the books (from the synopsis) in the assignment. Did the candidate read any books by the author? Could the candidate draw comparisons or contrasts to how the literary elements were used for this assignment?

Criteria Proficient= 20 Developing= 10 Novice = 5 Unacceptable= 0 Pts

Conventions of assignment

Candidate surpassed the basic conventions of the assignment. The assignment is word- processed and free of spelling/grammatical errors; and has an overall neat appearance/ formatting (i.e. cover sheet, stapled pages). This assignment shows a clear and deep understanding of the author & the author’s books (study). Followed APA citation.

Adequately follows directions for assignment; word- processed and mostly free of spelling/ grammatical errors. Adequate understanding of the author & the author’s books (study). Followed APA citation.

More errors in following directions for assignment. Areas of assignment are missing. More spelling and grammatical errors. Some evidence of understanding the author & the author’s books (study).Some APA citation issues.

Does not follow directions for assignment. Poorly organized many areas missing. Several errors in spelling and grammar. Little to no evidence of understanding the author & the author’s books (study). No APA citation.

Comments Total: _______points/200 points