Author study_ Anthony Browne

Quality Criteria Grid

YEAR LEVEL: Stage 1

Seven ways to be smart

BloomÕs Taxonomy: Six Thinking Levels

Knowing

Understanding

Applying

Analysing

Creating

Evaluating

Verbal

I enjoy reading, writing & speaking

* at least 8 books

* pictures that relate to books

* script structure used

* play reflects the story

* at least 5 appropriate questions

* questions begin with ÔwhÕ words

* at least 6 appropriate questions

* questions begin with ÔwhÕ words

* at least 5 relevant clues about character

* at least:

- 2 pluses

- 2 minuses

- 2 interestings

Mathematical

I enjoy working with numbers & science

* facts related to Anthony Browne

* at least 4 questions under W

* EXCEL spreadsheet used to record results

* EXCEL used to create graph

* relevant headings applied to categories

* choices made match the criteria used

* at least 5 like features identified

* at least 5 unique features identified

* slideshow prepared on PowerPoint

* at least 4 relevant facts

* graphics support the text

 * book rated from

1-10

* at least 2 valid reasons given for rating

Visual/Spatial

I enjoy painting, drawing & visualising

* at least 6 pictures

* captions / labels for each picture

* all locations identified

* key used to indicate locations

* colour used in an eye catching way

* text and images relate to book

* family member represented in portrait

* medium of choice used throughout artwork

* new scene fits within the storyline

* new scene is interesting

* Anthony Browne illustration chosen

* explains purpose of illustration to the story

Kinaesthetic

I enjoy doing hands-on activities, sports & dance

* at least 5 books

* at least 3 reasons why you like this author

* model resembles an Anthony Browne character

* mime is relevant to story

* student maintains mime

* worry doll completed

* mural depicts various characters

* mural uses various media

* photo represents a freeze frame from a scene in an Anthony Browne book

Musical

I enjoy making & listening to music

* appropriate song to accompany book

* at least 2 reasons for choice

* animal sound effects match animals visited in book

* animal sound effects recorded using the computer

 

* jingle is short and catchy

* jingle relates to book

* rap has a beat

* rap is about ÔWillyÕ

* performs rap confidently for peers

* new lyrics keep rhythm and beat of the chosen nursery rhyme

* rhyme is about the story

* performs rhyme confidently for peers

* at least 3 different criteria identified

* criteria used to judge raps

Interpersonal

I enjoy working with others

* story read with expression

* at least 3 reasons for choice

* story read with expression

* eye contact made with audience

* clear voice used

* answers questions as ÔWillyÕ

* speaks clearly and confidently

* takes on role of ÔWillyÕ

* student directs others into position that mirrors a scene from the book

* Innovation shows a different side of Willy

* students read to other classes with confidence

* gives at least 2 arguments related to role

* speaks clearly

* listens carefully

* judge justifies judgement

Intrapersonal

I enjoy working by myself

* story map includes all parts of story

* story map is detailed and well presented

* at least 5 facts added to L

* review structure used: intro., description, recommendation

* uses paragraphs

* student explains item used in a similar way to the Ôworry dollsÕ

* story depicts family member

* family memberÕs character is explored in the story and illustrations

* at least 3 reasons given for choice of favourite character

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