CHDV 110 Grading Rubric for the Importance of Play Essay Category Meets Expectations Excellent work in this

category, revisions for your Professional Portfolio will consist of adding information to demonstrate your continued growth in knowledge (Score 4 or 5) The paper clearly describes the connection between how play supports development in all of the four domains. Minor Revisions Needed Good work in this category, but does not show the depth that we are looking for. You will need to revise this essay prior to submitting it in your Professional Portfolio (Score 3) The paper describes the connection between how play supports development in at least three of the four domains. Jennifer, when you are in CHDV 210, I would like to review this essay with you. There is a need for more clarity in the connections you are making, especially in the first 2 paragraphs. Some of this will come from working on the structure of the paper and some from concept clarification. Score 3.5 Each domain is supported by a real Examples are missing or may not example of a child(ren) at play. fully demonstrate how play The examples explicitly supports development. demonstrate how play supports development. Score 4 Textbook and/or outside sources The textbook and/or outside Little or no textbook material or Major Revisions Needed Poor work in this category. You will need to make substantial revisions to this essay in this area before resubmitting it in your Professional Portfolio. (Score: 1-2) The paper describes the connection between how play supports development in one or two of the domains.

Content: The degree to which the student articulates how play supports physical, social, emotional and cognitive development. (Points Possible: 20)

Examples: The degree to which the student provides appropriate examples to illustrate the connection between play and development (Points Possible: 10) References:

Examples are not given or do not accurately illustrate the domain.

CHDV 110 Grading Rubric for the Importance of Play Essay The degree to which the student integrates textbook and outside sources. (Points Possible: 10) Quality of writing. The degree to which the essay is proofread and edited for spelling, grammar, formatting, and correct in-text citations. A reference (works cited) page is provided. (Points Possible: 10) are referenced 5 or more times in the essay. Score 5 The paper is proofread and edited for spelling, grammar, formatting, and correct in-text citations. A reference (works cited) page is provided. There are some spelling, grammar, and formatting mistakes. Proper in-text citations may be missing along with a reference (works cited) page Score 3 There are numerous spelling and grammatical errors. Student does not include in-text citations or a reference page. sources are referenced 3-4 times. This material may not always be clearly integrated into the essay. outside sources are included in the essay.