Target
Text accurately identifies core concepts of the assigned readings and independent
research. Information is synthesized to highlight key concepts of the topic.
Text succinctly and clearly explains central concepts with detail essential for
understanding the topic.
Text includes at least two quotations that clearly support and extend explanation of
central concepts in the Glog.
Three or more graphics inform, clarify, and/or extend the topic.
One or more videos provide information that extends understanding of the topic.
Text is provided to explain the rationale for selecting the video and to identify a
viewing focus.
Two or more links provide information that enhances understanding of the topic.
Text is provided to explain the rationale for selecting the links and to identify a
reading focus of the links.
Audio podcast or Voki provides the listener with a takeaway statement of the central
idea of the Glog.
Titles, labels, and other Glog elements are aesthetically pleasing, creative, and easy
to navigate.
Comments are posted on classmates’ Glogs that reflect on specific details
or elements in the Glog and make connections between different Glogs.
Common Core Literacy Standards for Grades 6–12
CCR Reading Standard 2:
Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development.
Summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
CCR Reading Standard 2:
Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development.
Summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
CCR Writing Standard 2:
Write informative/explanatory texts to convey complex ideas and information
clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis
of content.
CCR Reading Standard 1:
Cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions
drawn from the text.
CCR Writing Standard 9:
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection,
and research.
CCR Reading Standard 7:
Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including
visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
CCR Reading Standard 7:
Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including
visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
CCR Writing Standard 8:
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the
credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while
avoiding plagiarism.
CCR Reading Standard 2:
Determine central ideas or themes.
CCR Writing Standard 6:
Use technology, including the internet, to produce and publish writing and to
interact and collaborate with others.
