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A. Identify three children’s books with one common central focus (i.e., a topic such as the solar system, life cycles, the civil rights movement, etc.). Cite the books according to APA style. Each book must meet the following criteria:
• be appropriate for an elementary or middle-level (grades K–8) classroom
• not contain religious instruction
Note: The children’s books should have depth and breadth of content which will enable you to incorporate those books into a learning segment in part B.
B. Using the attached “WGU Connected Learning Segment Overview Template,” create a cross-curricular learning segment overview with three lessons that does the following:
• be designed to support students when interacting with children’s literature (e.g., motivate and engage students)
• incorporate all the books from part A (at least one book per lesson)
• relate to one central focus
• be appropriate for elementary or middle-level students
• contain three different subjects (i.e., math, social studies, science)
1. Complete the “General Information” section of the attached template.
2. Complete the “Lesson Information” sections for each of the three lessons in the attached template. Each lesson must incorporate at least one book identified in part A.
3. Complete the Reflection section of the attached template by explaining how the learning segment was designed to support students (e.g., motivating and engaging students) when interacting with children’s literature. Use evidence-based research or resources in the course of study to support your explanation, and include any necessary in-text citations.
C. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
D. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
RUBRIC
GENERAL TEACHING DISPOSITIONS AS INDICATED IN THE WGU TEACHERS COLLEGE CODE OF ETHICS: The submission demonstrates behavior and disposition that align with the professional and ethical standards outlined in the WGU Teachers College Code of Ethics.
A. CHILDREN’S BOOK: The 3 children’s books identified have 1 common central focus, and each book meets both of the given criteria.
B. CONNECTED LEARNING SEGMENT OVERVIEW: HOLISTIC: The cross-curricular connected learning segment overview uses the “Connected Learning Segment Overview Template” and adheres to all the given criteria. All parts of the overview are correct.
B1. CONNECTED LEARNING SEGMENT OVERVIEW: GENERAL INFORMATION: Each of the elements in the “General Information” section is identified, and all elements are accurate and appropriate for the chosen learning segment.
B2. CONNECTED LEARNING SEGMENT OVERVIEW: LESSON 1: Each of the elements in the “Lesson 1 Information” section is identified, and all elements are aligned, accurate, appropriate for the chosen learning segment. The lesson uses at least 1 book from part A.
B2. CONNECTED LEARNING SEGMENT OVERVIEW: LESSON 2: Each of the elements in the “Lesson 2 Information” section is identified, and all elements are aligned, accurate, and appropriate for the chosen learning segment. The lesson uses at least 1 book from part A.
B2. CONNECTED LEARNING SEGMENT OVERVIEW: LESSON 3: Each of the elements in the “Lesson 3 Information” section is identified, and all elements are aligned, accurate, and appropriate for the chosen learning segment. The lesson uses at least 1 book from part A.
B3. REFLECTION: The explanation accurately and completely addresses how the learning segment was designed to support students when interacting with children’s literature. The explanation is supported by evidence-based research or resources in the course of study.
C. SOURCES: The submission includes in-text citations for sources that are properly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list that accurately identifies the author, date, title, and source location as available.
D. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION: Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.
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