Paper #1 will be a one-page review for each of 2 web sites or software programs that are designed to foster positive literacy development of young children. Discuss the ways you might use the site or program in your work with preschool children. References should be included.
(Outcomes: 3 & 4 ) Do not choose Starfall, Scholastic, Brainpop Jr., PBS Kids, ABC Mouse or ABCya. Try to select websites that may be new to your colleagues in class.
(Outcomes: 1,2,4,7,8,10,13,14 ).
Electronic Sources Rubric (1) (2)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Response to Topic
20 pts
Proficient
Essay is a substantial response to the topic and clearly supports the central focus
15 pts
Developing
Essay is a supported response to the topic and/or attempts to support the central focus
10 pts
Emergent
Essay lacks a substantial response to the topic or does not support the central focus
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Evidence
25 pts
Proficient
Provides 5 or more strong cited examples of skill presence and value for each selected website
18 pts
Developing
Provides 4 strong cited examples for website usage/rejection for one site with 3 examples for the second site
10 pts
Emergent
Provides 3 or less pieces of evidence for both websites or does not create a strong argument (pro or con) for either site
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Fluency & Writing Style
15 pts
Proficient
Variety of sentence structure, mature writing style, engaging
10 pts
Developing
Little variety of sentences, simple writing style or repetitive
5 pts
Emergent
Lacks fluency, does not engage the reader, dis-fluent
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Grammar & Mechanics
15 pts
Proficient
Assignment contains 2 or fewer errors
10 pts
Developing
Assignment contains 3-5 errors
5 pts
Emergent
Assignment contains 6 or more errors
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
APA Formatting
15 pts
Proficient
Uses APA format throughout
10 pts
Developing
Some APA errors including references
5 pts
Emergent
Lacks citations and/or references as per APA
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Timeliness
10 pts
On Time
Paper is posted by due date
7 pts
Late
Paper is posted no more than 2 calendar days late
3 pts
Overdue
Paper is posted 3 or more calendar days late without prior approval
10 pts
Total Points: 100
