Unsatisfactory

1

Emerging

2

Proficient

3

Exemplary

4

Score

Assignment Components

Provided the title of the lesson and described the learner[s]

Did not provide a title and did not describe learner[s].

Provided a title and described the learner[s] but the information was not clearly focused or coherent.

Provided the title and described the learner[s] but needs more detail.

Provided the title and thoroughly described the learner[s] in detail.

[Score x 3 = 12 pts]

Described the educational setting.

Did not describe the educational setting.

Provided a minimal description of the educational setting. Was not clearly focused or coherent.

Described the educational setting but needs more detail.

Thoroughly described the educational setting in detail.

[Score x 3 = 12 pts]

Included learner assessment.

Did not include learner assessments.

Included a minimal amount of information on learner assessments.

Included learner assessments, but needs more detail.

Included detailed learner assessments.

[Score x 7 = 28 pts]

Provided the rationale for selecting the topic / disease.

Did not provide the rationale for selecting the topic / disease.

Provided a minimal description of the rationale for selecting the topic / disease but was not clearly focused or coherent.

Provided a description of the rationale for selecting the topic / disease but could use more detail.

Thoroughly described in detail, the rationale for selecting the topic / disease.

[Score x 6 = 24 pts]

Described the philosophical or theoretical basis for teaching approaches used in the lesson.

Did not describe the philosophical or theoretical basis for teaching approaches used in the lesson.

Provided a minimal description of the philosophical or theoretical basis for teaching approaches used in the lesson, but was not clearly focused or coherent.

Provided a minimal description of the philosophical or theoretical basis for teaching approaches used in the lesson but could use more detail.

Provided a thorough and detailed description of the philosophical or theoretical basis for teaching approaches used in the lesson.

[Score x 7 = 28 pts]

Supported answers with relevant examples and journal articles.

Did not provide relevant examples. Cited one source and it was not a journal article.

Provided weak examples. Cited 2 sources but they were not journal articles.

Provided relevant examples. Cited at least one source that was a journal article.

Provided relevant examples. Cited 2 or more journal articles in the paper.

[Score x 6 = 24 pts]

Writing Components

Organization

Introduction

Thesis

Transitions

Conclusion

Introduction is limited or missing entirely.

The paper lacks a thesis statement.

Transitions are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely.

Conclusion is limited or missing entirely.

Introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped.

The paper is loosely organized around a thesis that may have to be inferred.

Transitions are sporadic.

Conclusion is present, but incomplete or underdeveloped.

Introduction has a clear opening, provides background information, and states the topic.

The paper is organized around an arguable, clearly stated thesis statement.

Transitions are appropriate and help the flow of ideas.

Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending.

Introduction catches the reader’s attention, provides compelling and appropriate background info, and clearly states the topic.

The paper is well organized around an arguable, focused thesis.

Thoughtful transitions clearly show how ideas relate.

Conclusion leaves the reader with a sense of closure and provides concluding insights.

[Score x 2 =8 pts]

Usage and Mechanics

Grammar

Spelling

Sentence structure

Writing contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension.

Errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere with readability and/or comprehension.

Writing follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with readability or comprehension.

The paper is basically error free in terms of mechanics. Grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.

[Score 3 x =12pts]