ILA (2017) Standards Addressed Book Text Criteria Advanced
3 Proficient
2 Developing
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1.2
Candidates demonstrate knowledge of major theoretical, conceptual, and evidence-based foundations of elementary/ intermediate writing development and the writing process and evidence-based instructional approaches that support writing of specific types of text and producing writing appropriate to task. Ideas – Integration of Reading, Writing, and Content Knowledge
Candidate is able to effectively demonstrate an advanced understanding of writing development. The candidate’s topic of book is narrow and focused with quality details that demonstrate full knowledge and adequate research of the content through information synthesis. Candidate is able to effectively demonstrate a proficient understanding of writing development. The candidate’s topic of book is narrow and focused with some quality details that demonstrate knowledge and minimal research of content through information synthesis. Candidate is unable to effectively demonstrate an understanding of writing development. The candidate’s topic of book lacks focus and does not demonstrate knowledge and research of content or information synthesis. 1.4
Candidates demonstrate knowledge of major theoretical, conceptual, and evidence-based frameworks that describe the interrelated components of general literacy and discipline-specific literacy processes that serve as a foundation for all learning.
Organizational & Structural development of the Idea
Candidate is able to effectively demonstrate an advanced understanding of frameworks that describe the interrelated components of general literacy and discipline specific literacy through the logical and subtle sequencing of ideas through well-developed sentences; transitions are used to enhance organization. Candidate is able to effectively demonstrate a proficient understanding of frameworks that describe the interrelated components of general literacy and discipline specific literacy through sentence development and sequencing of ideas present but not fully developed.
Candidate is unable to effectively demonstrate an understanding of frameworks that describe the interrelated components of general literacy and discipline specific literacy. Little evidence of structure or organization is shown in the writing.
1.3
Candidates demonstrate knowledge of major theoretical, conceptual, and evidence-based frameworks that describe the centrality of language to literacy learning and evidence-based instructional approaches that support the development of listening, speaking, viewing, and visually representing. Word Choice – Development of text
Candidate is able to effectively demonstrate an advanced understanding of frameworks that describe the centrality of language to literacy learning. The writing piece includes effective word choice that enlightens the reader and conveys message Candidate is able to effectively demonstrate a proficient understanding of frameworks that describe the centrality of language to literacy learning. The writing piece includes some effective word choice that enlightens the reader and conveys message Candidate is unable to effectively demonstrate an understanding of frameworks that describe the centrality of language to literacy learning. The writing piece lacks effective word choice that enlightens the reader and conveys message
N/A Presentation – Graphics and Text Features
Candidate is able to effectively demonstrate an advanced understanding of writing development. The text is formatted as a book, with cover, graphics and text features used to illustrate topic are used in an effective manner. They all explain and reinforce text. Candidate is able to effectively demonstrate a proficient understanding of writing development. The text is formatted as a book, with cover, graphics and text features relate to text and somewhat explain and reinforce text. Candidate is unable to effectively demonstrate an understanding of writing development. The text graphics and/ or text features rarely support text. Text only is submitted; no cover.
N/A Author Notes Page
Candidate is able to effectively demonstrate an advanced understanding of writing development. The writer includes Author Notes page explaining research background of text and the three big understandings developed. Candidate is able to effectively demonstrate a proficient understanding of writing development. The writer includes Author Notes page explaining research background of text and the two big understandings developed.
Candidate is unable to effectively demonstrate an understanding of writing development. The writer includes the Author Notes page explaining research background of text and the one big understanding developed.6.2
Candidates reflect as a means of improving professional teaching practices and understand the value of reflection in fostering individual and school change. Reflection
Candidate is able to effectively demonstrate an advanced understanding of self-reflection practices in order to grow as a writer. The writer fully reflects on both the writing process and the content learned in the course of creating the children’s book.
Candidate is able to effectively demonstrate a proficient understanding of self-reflection practices in order to grow as a writer. The writer reflects mostly on the content learned with limited reflection on the writing process in the course of creating the children’s book.