Major Assignment: Children’s Book Summary
Find and read a children’s book (or listen to a read-aloud of one) that seeks to introduce the real life background and works of either an actualartist, musician, or dancerto young children between the ages of 3 and 8. In a 2-3 page paper, write a summary of the book, your own personal response to its subject or content, and a general personal critique of the suitability of the text for use in the early childhood or primary classroom. Tell how you would specifically use it with children in your future classroom. Be sure to cite the book’s title, author(s), illustrator, publisher, publication date, and number of pages, all according to APA format. Include a picture of the book’s cover at the end of your completed paper. Upload it for submission. Note-Do not copy the synopsis provided by the publisher or a review written by anyone else (or found on the Internet). It must be your original work or it will be considered plagiarism and you will earn an automatic 0 for this assignment with no chance for resubmission.
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Children’s Book Summary Project
| Children’s Book Summary Project | ||
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRelevance | 5 ptsExceeds ExpectationsBook selected is clearly written about a specific artist, dance, or musician3.75 ptsMeets ExpectationsBook selected has to do with art, dance, or music but is not written about a specific individual0 ptsFalls Below ExpectationsBook has nothing to do with art, dance, or music at all | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary | 15 ptsExceeds ExpectationsSummary is written in the student’s own words. Clearly tells what the book is about, providing information from the beginning, middle, and end. Provides main ideas and supporting details12.5 ptsMeets ExpectationsSummary is brief and does not appear to include the main ideas or significant supporting details; needs additional elaboration0 ptsFalls Below ExpectationsSummary appears to be taken from some other source or written in some other voice; or is not included at all | 15 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePersonal Response | 7.5 ptsExceeds ExpectationsStudent clearly identifies what he/she liked and/or disliked about the book and why; makes mention about a favorite part of the book or explains how the book impacted him or her5 ptsMeets ExpectationsStudent attempts to discuss what he/she likes or dislikes about the book; does not mention any specifics or include any explanations0 ptsFalls Below ExpectationsThere is no personal response included at all | 7.5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSuitability Critique | 5 ptsExceeds ExpectationsStudent clearly identifies whether the book was deemed appropriate for the classroom or explains where it would be most suitable3.75 ptsMeets ExpectationsStudent attempts to identify whether the book could be used by the book but explanation is vague and not specific0 ptsFalls Below ExpectationsThere is no discussion of the suitability of the book mentioned at all | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDiscussion of Classroom Application | 5 ptsExceeds ExpectationsStudent clearly explains how the book would be used in the classroom; tells what would be done before reading and after reading as an extension activity.3.75 ptsMeets ExpectationsStudent makes an attempt to explain how the book would be used in the classroom but application does not go beyond reading it to the group0 ptsFalls Below ExpectationsThere is no discussion of the book would be used with the group at all | 5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBibliographic Information and APA Formatting | 7.5 ptsExceeds ExpectationsStudent includes the name of the author, illustrator, publisher, publication date and number of pages; bibliographic information is in accord with APA format and style guidelines5 ptsMeets ExpectationsOnly 3 of the 6 required elements are included0 ptsFalls Below Expectations2 or fewer of the required elements are included | 7.5 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBook Cover | 5 ptsExceeds ExpectationsClear copy of the book’s cover is included3.75 ptsMeets Expectations0 ptsFalls Below ExpectationsNo book cover is included | 5 pts |
| Total Points: 50 |
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