Distinguished - Provides a link to the Pinterest board titled “Children’s Books for Teaching Self-Regulation." 

Proficient - N/A 

Basic - N/A 

Below Expectations - N/A 

Non-Performance - The link to the Pinterest board titled “Children’s Books for Teaching Self-Regulation" is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly lists 10 children’s books, stating the author and title and provides a brief summary that includes how the book relates to teaching self-regulation.

Proficient - Lists 10 children’s books, stating the author and title and provides a brief summary that includes how the book relates to teaching self-regulation. Minor details are missing.

Basic - List at least seven children’s books, stating the author and title, and provides a brief summary that includes how the book relates to teaching self-regulation. Relevant details are missing. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to list the required number of children’s books; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The list of10 children’s books, stating the author and title and provides a brief summary that includes how the book relates to teaching self-regulation are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Creates a thorough developmentally appropriate, engaging lesson to teach children about self-regulation using one of the books from your Pinterest board.

Proficient - Creates a developmentally appropriate, engaging lesson to teach children about self-regulation using one of the books from your Pinterest board. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Creates a limited lesson to teach children about self-regulation using one of the books from your Pinterest board. Relevant details are missing. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to create a developmentally appropriate, engaging lesson to teach children about self-regulation using one of the books from your Pinterest board; however, significant details are missing. 

Non-Performance - The developmentally appropriate, engaging lesson to teach children about self-regulation using one of the books from your Pinterest board is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains why the activity and book are appropriate for teaching self-regulation.

Proficient - Explains why the activity and book are appropriate for teaching self-regulation. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Minimally explains why the activity and book are appropriate for teaching self-regulation. Relevant details are missing. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain why the activity and book are appropriate for teaching self-regulation; however, significant details are missing. 

Non-Performance - The explanation of why the activity and book are appropriate for teaching self-regulation is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Clearly and accurately identifies appropriate materials.

Proficient - Identifies appropriate materials. Minor details are slightly unclear or inaccurate. 

Basic - Vaguely identifies appropriate materials. Relevant details are unclear and/or inaccurate. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to identify appropriate materials; however, significant details entirely unclear and inaccurate. 

Non-Performance - The identification of appropriate materials is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly completes all sections of the lesson plan template.

Proficient - Completes all sections of the lesson plan template. Minor details are missing. 

Basic - Completes most sections of the lesson plan template. Relevant details are missing. 

Below Expectations - Attempts to complete all sections of the lesson plan template; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - All sections of the lesson plan template are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.