Language Development Webquest

CONTENT

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Performance Indicator

Approaches Standard

Meets Standard

Exceeds Standard

1.b.1. Demonstrate understanding of current and historical theories and research in language acquisition as applied to ELLs. (refer to fact component in task area of webquest)

Understand some aspects of language acquisition theory and research.

Apply their knowledge of L1 and L2 acquisition to ELL learning in mainstream classrooms.

Use their understanding of language acquisition theory and research to reflect upon optimal learning environments for ELLs who are included in mainstream classrooms.

1.a.1. Demonstrates knowledge of the components of language and language as an integrative system. (refer to fact component in task area and project format area of the webquest)

Lists some or all of the components of language and language as an integrative system.

Can adequately explain components of language and language as an integrative system.

Can use the components of language and language as an integrative system to create high quality professional development services for colleagues.

CONTENT DISPLAY

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Demonstrates ability to professionally develop others through public speaking. (refer to oral component under the task tab and project format tab in the webquest.) 

It is difficult to figure out the purpose of the presentation. No attempt to narrate.

Establishes a purpose early and maintains focus for most of the presentation.

Begins to show an enthusiastic tone of voice in the presentation. Sounds less confident and unsure of topic

Pace & voice punctuation is relatively engaging for the audience. 

Audience somewhat gets the message, but may need more support.

Audience feels somewhat professional developed

Establishes a purpose early on, maintains a clear focus throughout,

Consistently displays a strong, and enthusiastic tone of voice about topic during entire presentation.  Sounds confident and committed to topic

The pace & voice punctuation helps the audience get the message as outlined in the project format tab! 

Audience clearly gets the message and feels professionally developed; i.e. they have learned useful information!

Demonstrates ability to design a visual appealing project

(refer to required components: slogan & visual)

Little attempt to use color, design and space appropriately

Design is dull

Project has sloppy appearance

Appropriate and inappropriate use of color, design, and space.

Design lacks creativity

Lack of harmonious design in presentation

Outstanding use of color, design, and space

Original and creative design

Overall design is pleasing and harmonious

Could be held up as an example to others

Required Content Elements

More than 1 of the required elements were missing

All but 1 of the required elements are included on the in the project display.

All required elements are included on the in the project.

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Mechanics (written)

Too many grammatical errors

Words and phrases not pertinent to topic

More than 4 misspelled words

Mostly free of grammatical errors

Most words are pertinent to topic

2-4 misspellings

Free of grammatical errors

Words are pertinent to topic

Words and phrases spelled correctly

References

Two references or citations missing or incorrectly written

One reference or citations missing or incorrectly written.

All references and citations are correctly written and present using APA 6^th reference & citation formatting.