Criteria

Excellent (A)

Instructor's Comments

Format,  Structure, Organization and Style

60

Typed, double space, 12 point font, with name, course number, instructor's name, and title at the top of the first page. Rubric included with paper.

Paper is clearly structured and logically organized-concise, interesting introduction with a focused thesis statement; organized body paragraphs that are unified (all ideas support and develop the thesis statement) and coherent (all ideas relate to each other in a logical manner); strong, assertive conclusion that reaffirms the thesis.

The writer maintains consistency in tense and person, uses the active voice, employs appropriate diction, and uses proper grammar and punctuation.

Paragraphs are unified and clearly structured: topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence. Writer uses transitions to connect ideas within and between paragraphs.

Development of critical thought

130

The paper addresses the question posed by the assignment. The writer uses specific, relevant details, examples, reasons and textual citations (if appropriate) to develop ideas. 

·         Describe communities, schools, teachers and students encountered during your educational life.

·         Describe a few critical events (two or more). Tell what happened, how the event made you feel, and the attitude it engendered toward teaching, teachers, or students.

·         Write a rationale that tells why you are considering teaching as a career. The rationale should build connections between experiences described in the paper and your desire to teach.

• Conclude by describing your number one goal as a teacher. What do you want to accomplish in your work with children?

Principles and/or Standards

10

In a separate section after the body of the paper list the principles and/or standards that apply to this paper.
 

INTASC Standards: Click below and go to page 14 http://www.ccsso.org/content/pdfs/corestrd.pdf 

Brief standards: http://www.edci.purdue.edu/phillion/edci205/intasc_principles.htm


College of Education Guiding Themes

Total = 200 points