For this assignment, you will review the literature related to the topic “Litera

For this assignment, you will review the literature related to the topic “Literacy instruction for diverse elementary students.” The literature review is a description of the literature relevant to a particular topic. This process includes reading, analyzing, evaluating, and summarizing scholarly materials about the topic. Your essay should include the following:
Introduction: Introduces the paper; provides a statement that reflects the purpose of the paper
Body: Include in-text citations from at least three journal articles or other academic resources available for the topic. (You may use the course textbook as one of the three resources for this assignment.)
Conclusion: Make precise conclusions based on the review. The conclusion must demonstrate analytic, evaluative, and reflective thinking.
Reference list in proper APA format (7th edition)
Rubric for Literature review
Element
Not Met
Met
Exceeded
Topic
(2 points)
Weakly organized with no logical sequencing or structure.
Well organized with sequencing or structure.
Well organized, demonstrates logical sequencing and structure.
Understanding of the topic
(3 points)
The depth of understanding is underdeveloped by a lack of citations from historical or theoretical background resources.
The depth of understanding was developed as demonstrated through the citation of a substantial number of historical and theoretical background resources available for the topic.
The depth of understanding was exemplary as demonstrated through the exhaustive citation of historical and theoretical background resources available for the topic.
Content/ Relevancy
(4 points)
Major sections of pertinent content have been omitted or greatly run-on. The topic is of little significance to the course.
All major sections of the pertinent content are included. Sources are cited and significance to the course is evident.
The appropriate content in consideration is covered in depth without being redundant. Sources are cited when specific statements are made. Significance to the course is unquestionable.
Body of the Essay
(4 points)
The summary and analysis appear to have no direction, with subtopics appearing disjointed.
The summary and analysis are included. Transitions tie sections together.
The summary, analysis goes from general ideas to specific conclusions. Transitions tie sections together, as well as adjacent paragraphs.