Chipola College
Task CC10B: Resource File
LAE 3210 – Language Skills & Literature
FEAP Indicators: 8.02, 8.04, 10.16
Description: This file will provide a list of children’s books and resources to help elementary
teachers plan and enhance instruction.
Directions: While completing assignments in the elementary education program, you will
discover many genres and types of children’s literature to supplement your instruction as you
prepare lessons in the various subject areas. Record these books in a 3-ring binder to use as your
children’s literature resource file. Create a children’s literature design (picture/illustrations) for
the front cover and inside use tab dividers to separate each category (genre).
Categorize your findings by the following genres/book types: picture books, biographies,
historical fiction, realistic fiction, poetry, fairy tales, science fiction, informational books, chapter
books, multicultural books, mysteries.
You are to read a minimum of 10 books from each genre listed with the exception of chapter
books. [NOTATION: Chapter books must have at least 70 pages.] (Note: Only 3 chapter books
must be read, and one of those will be completed in class during Literature Circles and may
count towards your 3 book requirement.)
The following criteria should be provided about each book. Each book should have its own
separate page in the Resource Binder.
 Complete book citation. Citations should be in APA format.
 Genre type
 Evidence of genre/book type – Cite an example from each book that demonstrates
evidence the book belongs in that particular genre/book type
 Brief plot summary – no more than one or two paragraphs
 Identification of major characters and brief description
 Uses for the book with children; which ages and any curricular areas
 For the multicultural category: State whether this book has true cultural
authenticity, accuracy, and respect to the culture it is representing (ESOL
competency #15)
 Your reflection about the book – would you use this book in your classroom? If
yes, explain how you will use the book to supplement your instruction. If no,
explain why you think this book is not something you would make available to
your students.
Last updated Fall 2008
Task CC10B: Resource File Scoring Rubric
Name: __________________________________________
Submission #: ____
FEAP 8.02: Increases subject matter knowledge in order to integrate the learning activities.
FEAP 8.04: Acquires currency in her/his subject field.
FEAP 10.16: Develops a community resource file for use in planning instructional activities.
Rating Scale Key: A= acceptable; M = marginal; U = unacceptable
Decision on CC10B: (check one):
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Demonstrated:
0-3 ratings are flawed; none are unacceptable.
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Partially Demonstrated:
1 or more ratings are marginal; none are
unacceptable.
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Not Demonstrated:
1or more ratings are unacceptable.
Element
All
Components
of Task
Included
(30 points)
Summary
and
Reflection
(30 points)
Value of
Resource
(10 points)
Appearance
(20 points)
Reflection
(10 points)
Criterion for “target” rating
A: Includes ten or more examples books from each genre category
(except chapter books, only 3 needed there)
(30 – 29 points)
M: Includes ten or more examples in most categories, but has less than
ten examples in five or less genre/book type categories (28 – 24 points)
U: Has less than ten examples in six or more genre/book type categories
(23 – 0 points)
A: Thorough summary, reflection, and citations of genre examples in
all resources (30 – 26 points)
M: Thorough summary, reflection, and citation of 8 of the 11 categories,
limited or missing summaries and reflections for remaining resources
(25 – 15 points)
U: Thorough description of 7 or less resources, limited or missing
description for remaining resources (14 – 0 points)
A: All resources valuable to instruction (10 – 6 points)
M: Most resources are valuable (5 – 3 points)
U: Few resources are valuable (2 – 0 points)
A: Professional appearance with only one error in grammar or
spelling (20 – 19 points)
M: Professional appearance with only two to five errors in grammar or
spelling (18 – 14 points)
U: Unprofessional appearance with more than five errors in grammar or
spelling (13 – 0 points)
A: Shows signs of professional growth (10 – 6 points)
M: Show no growth from this analysis (5 – 1 point)
U: Reflection omitted (0 points)
Point Deductions
Timeliness
Submitted by due date – zero deductions
Submitted within five school days of due date – 10 points
Submitted more than five school days late – 20 points
Total Points for CC10B
Improvements Needed:
Comments:
Last updated Fall 2008
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