RUBRIC   For The Gardener Packet

Activity

points

Cover Sheet

  • Displays thoughtful connection to the book
  • Is well designed: interesting and creative format
  • Aesthetically appealing

 

3 points

Preparational Strategies: Anticipation Guide, Concept Map, and Vocab-o-Gram (Plan and Examples)

 

  • Supports student learning by providing clear directions and suggestions
  • Anticipation Guide contains at least 4 “broad” statements that support the book’s themes
  • Concept Map supports thematic issue
  • Vocab-o-Gram employs words which may aid in the comprehension of the story; words suggest connection to elements of story
  • Strategies are well designed: interesting and creative formats and make use of correct spelling, grammar, mechanics, and usage

 

9 points

(3 points for each strategy)

DRTA (Plan)

  • Includes questions before the reading that activate prior knowledge and peak student interest
  • Includes at least 3 “stops” with appropriate stopping points for questions
  • Includes at least 5 questions for each “stop”
    • Variety of questions included: higher level, some literal level, and questions which ask students to predict
    • Includes “culminating” questions that touch on “thematic issues”

 

6 points

Story Map (Comic Strip or Alternative Illustration—you do)

  • Includes all six elements of story; each frame represented by each of the following:
    • Setting: Time, Place, and Environment--weather, Noise Level, Darkness, etc.
    • Characters and Traits
    • Conflict (Problem)
    • Important Events
    • Resolution (Solution)
    • Theme
  • Each frame (or whole) is artistically represented
    • Is well designed: interesting and creative format
    • Makes use of correct spelling, grammar, mechanics, and usage
  • Describe how you will design this part of the lesson for your students who read The Gardener (Plan)

 

 8 points

Letter to From Character to Character (You do)

  • Provides information about books, insider information, and information about the characters' communities
  • Is correct in format, appropriate in tone, and makes use of correct spelling, grammar, mechanics, and usage
  • Includes artistic impression of character
  • Includes all appropriate parts of friendly letter

 

 

6 points

Learning Log (Plan)

  • Thoughtful selection of prompt(s)
  • Supports student learning by providing clear directions and suggestions

 

3 points

Vocabulary Words (Plan and Examples)

  • Includes selection of 5 Tier-2 words from The Gardener
  • Includes “child-friendly” definitions for each word
  • 1 Word is artistically represented
  • Create a plan for two activities you would use with these words

 

5 points

TOTAL

40 points