Exceptional 4 Good 3 Fair/Adequate 2 Limited 1 Poor/Unacceptable 0 N/A Possible Points Implicit Assessment Additional Feedback Structure/Organization Has a sophisticated organizational structure that demonstrates a complex understanding of the material (10 pts) Well organized from introduction to conclusion; paragraphs and ideas flow coherently (9 pts) Easy to follow, but would benefit from some restructuring and/or stronger transitions between ideas (8 pts) Readable, but order of ideas and/or transitions between ideas need work (7 pts) Difficult to follow Measure does not apply 10 Research - Results of each assessment and/or detailed, organized, and well- structured notes from film analysis Meets or exceeds research requirements and integrates sources skillfully (10 pts) Meets or exceeds research requirements and integrates sources effectively (9 pts) Meets research requirements and integrates sources correctly (8 pts) Either fails to meet research requirements or fails to integrate sources correctly (7 pts) Fails both to meet research requirements and to integrate sources correctly Measure does not apply 10 Reading Comprehension - Must include 3-5 concepts from the assigned reading in this class . Demonstrates comprehension of all sources, ability to evaluate sources, and ability to advance knowledge through a sophisticated reading of the material (10 pts) Demonstrates comprehension of all sources plus ability to evaluate sources (9 pts) Demonstrates basic comprehension of both primary and secondary sources (8 pts) Demonstrates inconsistent comprehension of sources (7 pts) Fails to demonstrate comprehension of sources Measure does not apply 10 Documentation Demonstrates independent research of documentation manual and employs advanced documentation style techniques (5 pts) Follows basic style (MLA, APA, Chicago) with few or no flaws (4 pts) Has punctuation or other minor errors in documentation, but in-text citations are clearly coordinated w/ bibliography (3 pts) Includes both in-text citations and bibliography, but they are inconsistent or incomplete (2 pts) Either or both in-text citations or bibliography missing Measure does not apply 5 Formal/professional language and word choice Highly articulate academic tone employing professional language on an advanced level (5 pts) Clear and appropriate language employing professional terms correctly (4 pts) Acceptable language use overall, but some informal language present (3 pts) Some acceptable language use, but overall tone is informal (2 pts) Lack of respect shown to subject through use of slang and/or overly casual or colloquial language Measure does not apply 5 Grammar (sentence structure, subject/verb agreement, pronoun/ antecedent agreement, etc.) Less than one grammatical error per page in a paper that employs a variety of complex sentence structures (5 pts) ...

1. Exceptional
4
Good
3
Fair/Adequate
2
Limited
1
Poor/Unacceptable
0
N/A Possible
Points
Implicit
Assessment
Additional
Feedback
Structure/Organization Has a sophisticated organizational
structure that demonstrates a
complex understanding of the
material (10 pts)
Well organized from
introduction to conclusion;
paragraphs and ideas flow

2. coherently (9 pts)
Easy to follow, but would
benefit from some
restructuring and/or stronger
transitions between ideas (8
pts)
Readable, but order of
ideas and/or transitions
between ideas need work
(7 pts)
Difficult to follow Measure does
not apply
10
Research - Results of each
assessment and/or detailed,
organized, and well-
structured notes from film
analysis
Meets or exceeds research
requirements and integrates sources
skillfully (10 pts)
Meets or exceeds research
requirements and integrates
sources effectively (9 pts)
Meets research requirements
and integrates sources
correctly (8 pts)
Either fails to meet

3. research requirements or
fails to integrate sources
correctly (7 pts)
Fails both to meet research
requirements and to
integrate sources correctly
Measure does
not apply
10
Reading Comprehension -
Must include 3-5 concepts
from the assigned reading in
this class .
Demonstrates comprehension of all
sources, ability to evaluate sources,
and ability to advance knowledge
through a sophisticated reading of
the material (10 pts)
Demonstrates comprehension of
all sources plus ability to
evaluate sources (9 pts)
Demonstrates basic
comprehension of both
primary and secondary
sources (8 pts)
Demonstrates inconsistent
comprehension of sources
(7 pts)

4. Fails to demonstrate
comprehension of sources
Measure does
not apply
10
Documentation Demonstrates independent research
of documentation manual and
employs advanced documentation
style techniques (5 pts)
Follows basic style (MLA,
APA, Chicago) with few or no
flaws (4 pts)
Has punctuation or other
minor errors in
documentation, but in-text
citations are clearly
coordinated w/ bibliography
(3 pts)
Includes both in-text
citations and bibliography,
but they are inconsistent or
incomplete (2 pts)
Either or both in-text
citations or bibliography
missing
Measure does
not apply

5. 5
Formal/professional language
and word choice
Highly articulate academic tone
employing professional language on
an advanced level (5 pts)
Clear and appropriate language
employing professional terms
correctly (4 pts)
Acceptable language use
overall, but some informal
language present (3 pts)
Some acceptable language
use, but overall tone is
informal (2 pts)
Lack of respect shown to
subject through use of slang
and/or overly casual or
colloquial language
Measure does
not apply
5
Grammar (sentence structure,
subject/verb agreement,
pronoun/
antecedent agreement, etc.)
Less than one grammatical error per

6. page in a paper that employs a
variety of complex sentence
structures (5 pts)
No more than one grammatical
error per page in a paper that
employs a limited range of
complex sentence structures (4
pts)
Occasional errors in
grammar (one or two per
page) in a paper that employs
mostly basic sentence
structures (3 pts)
Several minor errors per
page (2 pts)
Grammatical errors make it
necessary to reread
sentences and/or sections to
discern meaning
Measure does
not apply
5
Punctuation, capitalization, &
spelling
Follows conventions for
punctuation, capitalization, and
spelling with fewer than one error
of this type per page (5 pts)

7. No more than one error of this
type per page (4 pts)
Occasional errors of this type
but no more than one or two
per page (3 pts)
Approx. four or five errors
of this type per page (2 pts)
Paper requires extensive
editing/proofreading in this
area
Measure does
not apply
5
50 0
Writing Intensive Courses Grading Rubric
Writing Skills Name

8. Due: Midnight (EST) Wednesday of Unit 8
Points: 32
Overview:
Your final product will be either: 1) a paper that is a minimum
of two double-spaced, APA formatted pages
or 2) a completed chart (see below). You must include a Title
Page and References Page for either format.
As an early childhood teacher, you have a professional and
ethical responsibility to both children and their
families.
Early childhood programs accredited by NAEYC must meet the
criteria of the following standards:
Program Standard 7: Families
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with each
child’s family to foster children’s development
in all settings. Relationships are sensitive to family
composition, language, and culture.
Criteria:
7.A. Knowing & Understanding the Program’s Families
7.B. Sharing Information Between Staff & Families
7.C. Nurturing Families as Advocates for Their Children
Program Standard 8: Community Relationships
Establish relationships with and use the resources of the
children’s communities to support the
achievement of program goals.
Criteria:

9. 8.A. Linking with the Community
8.B. Accessing Community Resources
8.C. Acting as a Citizen in the Neighborhood and the Early
Childhood Community
For this assignment you will demonstrate your understanding of
your role in helping families to find and
utilize effective support services for their children’s diverse
needs. The specific topics are: 1) children with
disabilities, and 2) homeless families. You will need to reflect
on the readings and videos for this unit as
well as information you have learned earlier in the course.
The requirements for your paper are:
1. Review the course readings and videos.
2. Identify two (2) resources provided in the course, one that
address children with disabilities and one that
addresses homeless families. Include the resource citation in
APA format and provide a brief
summary/annotation of the resource.
3. Explain one specific issue or need of families of children
with disabilities. Provide a clear rationale as to
why you feel the issue or need is of importance.
4. Explain one specific issue or need of homeless families.
Provide a clear rationale as to why you feel the
issue or need is of importance.
CHS111 – Foundations of Early

10. Childhood Education
Community Resources for Children and Families with Diverse
Needs
5. Research, identify, evaluate and describe two community
agencies and/or resources that support the
children and families. One agency/resource is required for each
topic, families of children with
disabilities and homeless families. Provide the following
information for each:
A. Community agency and/or resource title and location (city
and state)
B. A brief description of the agency’s services provided to
young children (birth through age 8) and
families
C. Specific services and resources that support families of
children with disabilities and homeless
families
6. Describe the approach you would use to talk to families about
the community agencies/resources you
identified and any follow-up support you would provide. Be
sure to read the criteria, by which your
paper/chart will be evaluated, before you write, and again after
you write.
Community Resources for Children and Families with Diverse
Needs

11. Children with Disabilities Homeless Families
1. Course Resource (in
APA format with
summary/annotation)
2. One Specific Issue or
Need
3. Community
Agency/Resources
3A. Program Title and
Location (city/state)
3B. Brief description of
agency’s services
provided to young
children (birth through

12. age 8) and families
3C. Specific services and
resources that support
families of children with
disabilities and homeless
families
4. Approach you would
use to talk to families
about these community
services and any follow-
up support
Evaluation Rubric
Community Resources for Children and Families with Diverse
Needs Assignment - 32 Points

13. ECTC 4 3 2 1
12-10 points 9-7 points 6-4 points 0-3 points
2a. Knowing
about and
understanding
diverse family
and community
characteristics
12 points
1) Explicit
description of
specific issues
and needs of
families of
children with
disabilities and
homeless
families
2) Fully
demonstrated
application of
two course
resources
1) Thorough
description of
specific issues
and needs of

14. families of
children with
disabilities and
homeless
families
2) Clearly
demonstrated
application of
two course
resources
1) Minimal
description of
specific issues
and needs of
families of
children with
disabilities and
homeless
families
2) Minimal
application of
one or two
course
resources
1) Missing or
vague
description of
specific issues
and needs of
families of
children with
disabilities and

15. homeless
families.
2) Missing two
course
resources
12-10 points 9-7 points 6-4 points 0-3 points
6e. Engaging in
informed
advocacy for
children and the
profession
12 points
1) Strong
evidence of
community
resources
research
2) Solid
articulation of
specific services
provided by two,
current
community
agencies and/or
resources that
can address
identified needs
of families;
3) Well-stated
approach to

16. connect families
to both identified
community
agencies
1) Some
evidence of
community
resources
research
2) Clear
articulation of
specific
services
provided by
two, current
community
agencies and/or
resources that
can address
identified needs
of families;
3) Clearly stated
approach to
connect families
to both
identified
community
agencies
1) Minimal
evidence of
community

17. resources
research
2) Inadequate
articulation of
specific services
provided by two,
current
community
agencies and/or
resources that
can address
identified needs
of families;
3) Vaguely stated
approach to
connect families
to one or two,
identified
community
programs/servic
es
1) No evidence of
community
resources
research
2) Lacking
description of
specific services
provided by at
least one
community
resource, and/or

18. 3) Approach to
connect families to
community
resource(s) is
poorly stated or
missing.
8-7 points 6-5 points 4-3 points 2-0 points
SS3 Grammar,
Spelling, and
Sentence
Structure
Student is
proficient in
reading, writing
and
mathematics.
Proper APA
format is
utilized.
8 points
1) Grammar,
spelling and
sentence
structure are
highly polished;
no grammar or
spelling errors.
2) Proper APA

19. formatting is
utilized including
in-text citations
and a reference
page. Error-free.
1) Grammar,
spelling and
sentence
structure are
good. Maximum
of two grammar
and/or spelling
errors.
2) An attempt is
made to use
proper APA
formatting
including in-text
citations and a
reference page.
Minimal errors.
1) Grammar,
spelling and
sentence
structure are
adequate. Three
to five grammar
and/or spelling
errors.
2) An APA-
formatting
attempt is made

20. to cite and
reference the
resources. Many
errors.
1) Grammar,
spelling and
sentence
structure are
inadequate.
Greater than five
grammar and/or
spelling errors.
2) APA
formatting is not
evident.
Remember to add a Title Page and References Page before
submitting your completed assignment.
Community Resources for Children and Families with Diverse
Needs
Children with Disabilities Homeless Families
1. Course Resource
(in APA format with
summary/annotation)

21. 2. One Specific Issue
or Need
3. Community
Agency/Resources
3A. Program Title
and Location
(city/state)
3B. Brief description
of agency’s services
provided to young
children (birth
through age 8) and
families

22. 3C. Specific services
and resources that
support families of
children with
disabilities and
homeless families
4. Approach you
would use to talk to
families about these
community services
and any follow-up
support
American Psychological Association (APA)
information for:
Documentaries
Project Implicit
Reference

23. Greenwald, T., Banaji, M. & Nosek, B. (1998). Project implicit.
[Application of implicit social
cognition]. Retrieved from https://www.projectimplicit.net
In-text Citation
At the beginning of the sentence the first time you mention:
Greenwald, Banaji and Nosek
(1998)…….
*Subsequent citations in text citation: Greenwald et al. (1998)
*FOR WORK FOR MORE THAN THREE AUTHORS
At the end of a sentence:…………(Greenwald, Banaji & Nosek,
1998).
A Class Divided
Reference
Peters, W. (Producer & Director). (1985). A class divided
[Motion picture]. U.S.: WGHBH
Educational Foundation
In-text Citation
At the beginning of the sentence: Peters (1985)…….
At the end of a sentence:…………(Peters,1985).
A Class Apart
Reference
Sandoval, C. & Miller, P. (Producers & Directors). (2009). A

24. class apart [Motion picture]. U.S.:
WGBH Educational Foundation
In-text Citation
At the beginning of the sentence: Sandoval and Miller
(2009)…….
At the end of a sentence:…………(Sandoval & Miller, 2009).
Stonewall Rising
Reference
Davis, K. & Heilbroner (Producers & Directors). (2011).
Stonewall rising [Motion picture]. U.S.:
WGBH Educational Foundation
In-text Citation
At the beginning of the sentence: Davis and Heilbroner
(2011)…….
At the end of a sentence:…………(Davis & Heilbroner, 2011).
Stolen Ground
Reference
Wah, L.M. (2008). Stolen ground. [Motion picture]. U.S.:
Stirfry Seminars
In-text Citation
At the beginning of the sentence: Wah (2008)…….
At the end of a sentence:…………(Wah, 2008).
Crash

25. Reference
Yari, B. (Producer). (2004). Haggis, P. (Director). Crash
[Motion picture]. U.S.:
Lions Gate Entertainment
In-text Citation
At the beginning of the sentence: Yari and Haggis (2004)…….
At the end of a sentence:…………(Yari & Haggis, 2004).