Author/Illustrator Study Assessment (35 points)

NAME___________________________

Author/Illustrator__________________

ASSESSMENT: Familiarity with, enthusiasm for, and appreciation of the author/illustrator’s work; completeness and accuracy of presentation.

Informative presentation that includes the following: (12 points)____________

·          Creative display of several of the author’s/illustrator’s books

·          Interesting profile of the author’s/illustrator’s life and career including the most important awards this person has received

·          Knowledgeable discussion of the author’s/illustrator’s works across several books which includes genres, themes, concepts and subjects, writing style and/or artistic style and media covered in his/her work as well as your interpretation of the author’s works

·          Brief overview of one book with teaching suggestions

·          Comprehensive list of all books by newer authors OR a selected list  of an experienced author’s most noteworthy books—At least 3 References

·          Motivating and exciting read aloud that includes the following: appropriate expression, enunciation,  and sharing of illustrations

• Motivating handout that contains: (12 points)  _________

o         a picture of the author/illustrator

o         a brief profile of interesting facts about the author/illustrator

o         a comprehensive list of all books by newer authors OR a selected list

of an experienced author’s most noteworthy books

o         meaningful quotation(s) from the author reflecting his/her craft

o         additional information or graphics for added interest

o         related websites

o         bibliography of sources of information which includes at least one print reference

o         teaching connections for a book

• Carefully crafted literary critique including teaching connections (11 points)_________

DPI/NCATE Standard 1: Elementary teachers have a broad knowledge and understanding of the major concepts in English Language Arts and Literacy.

·          Indicator 3: Teachers know and understand a diverse range of historical and contemporary literatures, including various genres of American, British, and World, as well as literatures written by women and authors of color and works written for children and young adults.

Has MET standard         _________________

Has NOT met standard _________________

• Total Points ______/35