5.0 %Research Citations (in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) No submission. Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) No submission. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. 5.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) No submission. Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. All format elements are correct.

40.0 %Print Concepts Activity No submission. Outline and summary of activities fail to engage and emphasize print concepts, for chosen small group. Outline and summary of activities inadequately engage and emphasize print concepts using identified irrelevant CCSS text and weak strategies, for chosen small group. Outline and summary of activities engage and emphasize print concepts using identified CCSS text and applicable strategies, while appropriate for chosen small group. Outline and summary of activities thoroughly engages and emphasizes print concepts using identified relevant CCSS text and suitable strategies, while appropriate for chosen small group. 15.0 %Rationale No submission. Rationale fails to support instructional choices applicable to the chosen small group. Rationale is insufficient in supporting instructional choices applicable to the chosen small group. Rationale is sufficient in supporting instructional choices applicable to the chosen small group. Rationale is comprehensive and professional in supporting instructional choices applicable to the chosen small group.

1 No Evidence 0.00% 2 Nominal Evidence 69.00% 3 Unacceptable Evidence 74.00% 4 Acceptable Evidence 87.00% 5 Target Evidence 100.00% 100.0 %Criteria 30.0 %Print Concepts Strategies No submission. Summary fails to identify appropriate print concepts strategies and is not supported by scholarly resources. Inadequate summary of print concepts strategies is provided, feebly identifying conditions under which each are to be delivered for students with exceptionalities. Summary is weakly supported by scholarly resources. Adequate summary of print concepts strategies is provided, identifying conditions under which each are to be delivered for students with exceptionalities. Summary is appropriately supported by scholarly resources. Comprehensive summary of print concepts strategies is provided, clearly identifying conditions under which each are to be delivered for students with exceptionalities. Summary is suitably supported by scholarly resources.

5.0 %Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) No submission. Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. All format elements are correct. 5.0 %Research Citations (in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) No submission. Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.

15.0 %Rationale No submission. Rationale fails to support instructional choices applicable to the chosen small group. Rationale is insufficient in supporting instructional choices applicable to the chosen small group. Rationale is sufficient in supporting instructional choices applicable to the chosen small group. Rationale is comprehensive and professional in supporting instructional choices applicable to the chosen small group. 5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) No submission. Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.

40.0 %Phonological Awareness Activity No submission. Worksheet fails to emphasize phonological awareness, is inappropriately aligned to Common Core foundational skills standards, and is unsuitable for chosen small group. Worksheet inefficiently emphasizes phonological awareness using a previously identified strategy, is weakly aligned to Common Core foundational skills standards, and is unsuitable for chosen small group. Worksheet emphasizes phonological awareness using a previously identified strategy, is correctly aligned to Common Core foundational skills standards, and is appropriate for chosen small group. Worksheet thoroughly engages and emphasizes phonological awareness using a previously identified strategy, is correctly aligned to Common Core foundational skills standards, and is appropriate for chosen small group.

Assignment 1 Rubric: Phonological Awareness Strategies and Activity 1 No Evidence 0.00% 2 Nominal Evidence 69.00% 3 Unacceptable Evidence 74.00% 4 Acceptable Evidence 87.00% 5 Target Evidence 100.00% 100.0 %Criteria 30.0 %Phonological Awareness Strategies No submission. Summary fails to identify appropriate phonological awareness strategies and is not supported by scholarly resources. Inadequate summary of phonological awareness strategies is provided, feebly identifying conditions under which each are to be delivered for students with exceptionalities. Summary is weakly supported by scholarly resources. Adequate summary of phonological awareness strategies is provided, identifying conditions under which each are to be delivered for students with exceptionalities. Summary is appropriately supported by scholarly resources. Comprehensive summary of phonological awareness strategies is provided, clearly identifying conditions under which each are to be delivered for students with exceptionalities. Summary is suitably supported by scholarly resources.