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In-Class Essay In-Class Essay Precipitation Types Rubric Rubric Code: F283B6 By eplock Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

In-Class Essay
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Meets Expectations 3 pts	Exceeds Expectations 4 pts
Content	Poor Student does not address the question adequately. Only 2 or three precipitation types are described.	Fair Student addresses the question but describes fewer than five precipitation types, or several descriptions are incorrect or incomplete	Meets Expectations Student addresses the question describing all five types of precipitation types, but some information is incorrect or incomplete	Exceeds Expectations Student addresses the question clearly describing all required precipitation types
Structure	Poor Student does not organize points within essay	Fair Student organizes essay into clear paragraphs	Meets Expectations Student organizes essay into separate paragraphs with a clear introduction and conclusion	Exceeds Expectations Student organizes essay into introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion with clear opening and closing sentences in each paragraph
Clarity	Poor Student does not explain the facts in such a way that a 6th grader would gain good understanding of the topic	Fair Student explains quotes some things clearly, but often copies words from texts that would not make sense to a 6th grader.	Meets Expectations Student explains things clearly, but a there are one or two unclear points.	Exceeds Expectations Student explains all five types of precipitation very clearly. A sixth grader would really understand how all five types are formed.
Mechanics	Poor Grammar and punctuation mistakes make essay unclear and/or unreadable	Fair Student has several grammar and punctuation mistakes, but essay is still readable and meaning is clear	Meets Expectations Student has 2-3 run-ons/fragments and 2-3 capitalization and punctuation mistakes	Exceeds Expectations Student has less than 2 run-ons/fragments and less than 2 capitalization and punctuation mistakes