Literacy Strategies Portfolio: Making Connections Assignment

You can pick any of the ones in that column, that is labeled Making Connections Assignment https://www(dot)readingrockets(dot)org/strategies Literacy Strategies Portfolio Grading Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts Content: Introduction 10 to >9 pts Advanced Strategy is clearly named and identified. Content area standards are identified and correctly matched to the age/grade and topic. Strategy is an OUTSTANDING match for the listed content standards and age/grade. 9 to >7 pts Proficient Strategy is named and identified and is tied to an appropriate age/grade level. State standards are identified, and strategies are a GOOD match for the content standards and age/grade. 7 to >0 pts Developing Strategy is named, but standards are not identified or do not fall within the appropriate age/content area OR standards are present, but the literacy tool is not clearly named or is vague. 0 pts Not Present / 10 pts Content: Description and Overview 20 to >17 pts Advanced Description provides a clear and concise summary of the strategy, its relevance, and explanation of when/how it is used, and why it supports literacy in the content area. 17 to >16 pts Proficient Description provides a summary of the strategy, its relevance, an explanation of when/how it is used, and why it supports learning in the content area. 16 to >0 pts Developing Description is an overview of how it is used in the classroom but does not explain the strategy or how it supports learning in the content area. 0 pts Not Present / 20 pts Content: Instructional Components and Implementation Plan 30 to >27 pts Advanced Steps for implementing the use of the tool are very detailed and accurate. Steps for implementing the strategy are detailed and broken down into logical steps. At least three logical modifications or accommodations are listed ensuring access to the information for all student learners. Handout or teachers guide has very clear directions and expectations; visual aids or handouts are very visually appealing; Answer key/rubric clearly shows how the students might respond. 27 to >24 pts Proficient Steps for implementing the use of the tool are somewhat detailed and accurate and concise. Steps for implementing At least TWO logical modifications or accommodations are listed ensuring access to the information for all student learners. Handout or teachers guide has clear directions and expectations; visual aids or handouts are very visually appealing; Answer key/rubric is present but may not show how students might respond. 24 to >0 pts Developing Steps for preparing and implementing the strategy are not detailed or accurate or are missing. No modifications or strategies are listed on ways that the information can be extended. Handout or teachers guide is missing or has unclear directions; Answer key/rubric may be missing or unclear. 0 pts Not Present / 30 pts Content: Text Application 10 to >9 pts Advanced Text is a very good match for the strategy, standards, and age/grade. 9 to >7 pts Proficient Text is a good match for the strategy, standards, and age/grade. 7 to >0 pts Developing Text is present, but not a match for the strategy, standards, and age/grade. 0 pts Not Present / 10 pts Structure: Mechanics 10 to >9 pts Advanced No spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors are present. 9 to >7 pts Proficient Candidate makes three or fewer spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors. 7 to >0 pts Developing Candidate makes more than four spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors. 0 pts Not Present / 10 pts Structure: Current APA Formatting 10 to >9 pts Advanced A correctly formatted title page is included. Current APA formatted citations are provided in a reference page at the conclusion of the paper with references of selected texts as well as any substantiating work. No errors in current APA formatting are present. 9 to >7 pts Proficient A correctly formatted title page is included. Current APA formatted citations are provided in a reference page at the conclusion of the paper with references of selected texts as well as any substantiating works. Minor errors in current APA formatting are present. 7 to >0 pts Developing A title page and references section are included but may have multiple (more than 5) errors throughout OR references and correctly formatted title page are missing from final document. 0 pts Not Present / 10 pts Structure: Organization 10 to >9 pts Advanced Assignment submission is well organized. Headings are used throughout to help with the overall organization and writing is clear and concise. 9 to >7 pts Proficient Overall arrangement is logical but can be difficult to follow at times. Headings are present throughout to help with overall organization. Writing is mostly clear and concise. 7 to >0 pts Developing Writing lacks clarity or conciseness. Lack of focus makes the presented points hard to understand or your ideas are not fully developed. There are multiple readability and organization issues throughout that make the work difficult to understand. 0 pts Not Present / 10 pts Total Points: 0