Be prepared to share your big ideas in class.! For each article: Write down the name of the article. Summarize what you understand about the article in relation to teaching and understanding children...

Be prepared to share your big ideas in class.!

For each article:

Write down the name of the article.

Summarize what you understand about the article in relation to teaching and

understanding children and families.

Choose and write down one quote or

big idea

that strikes you as important. Write it

down and describe why you think it is important and how you would use this information

in your work or life with children and families. Make a connection to your own practices

or thinking. You can agree or you can disagree. You just need to describe it.

Use the RUBRIC below as a guide to answering the questions

You should have at least 2 pages typed and

double spaced.

Rubric:

For each answer:

4-5 points: (5 means you did an exceptional job)

You have written out the question or the title of the article that you are reflecting on.

Information from your reading is quoted or clearly referred to. It is evident that you have read

and reflected on the material.

You have made a connection to your own practices or thinking.

All parts of the reflection are answered.

All or almost all of the reflection utilizes correct spelling and grammar and they are typed and

double space.

2-3 points Your reflections show some thoughtfulness and provide some detail and personal

reflection. Most of the reflection is complete. Most directions are followed. Writing is mostly

accurate.

0-1 points Reflection shows little or no thoughtfulness. Answers are partial or incomplete. Little

detail is provided. Directions are not followed. Writing is characterized by misspellings,

grammar errors.

Be prepared to share your big ideas in class.!

For each article:

Write down the name of the article.

Summarize what you understand about the article in relation to teaching and

understanding children and families.

Choose and write down one quote or

big idea

that strikes you as important. Write it

down and describe why you think it is important and how you would use this information

in your work or life with children and families. Make a connection to your own practices

or thinking. You can agree or you can disagree. You just need to describe it.

Use the RUBRIC below as a guide to answering the questions

You should have at least 2 pages typed and

double spaced.

Rubric:

For each answer:

4-5 points: (5 means you did an exceptional job)

You have written out the question or the title of the article that you are reflecting on.

Information from your reading is quoted or clearly referred to. It is evident that you have read

and reflected on the material.

You have made a connection to your own practices or thinking.

All parts of the reflection are answered.

All or almost all of the reflection utilizes correct spelling and grammar and they are typed and

double space.

2-3 points Your reflections show some thoughtfulness and provide some detail and personal

reflection. Most of the reflection is complete. Most directions are followed. Writing is mostly

accurate.

0-1 points Reflection shows little or no thoughtfulness. Answers are partial or incomplete. Little

detail is provided. Directions are not followed. Writing is characterized by misspellings,

grammar errors.