iRubric: Astronomy Notebook Rubric

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Astronomy Notebook Rubric Students will record their notes from the Astronomy WebQuest in a digital notebook. Rubric Code: F5WWB6 By jmcarlin Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Astronomy Notebook Students will record their notes from the Astronomy WebQuest in a digital notebook.
	Exceeds Expectations 5 pts	Meets Expectations 3 pts	Below Expectations 1 pts
Engagement Am I actively involved in the mini-lesson?	Exceeds Expectations •Always asking and answering question •Jotting detailed notes •Always focused on the lesson •Always has eyes on speaker	Meets Expectations •Frequently asking and answering question •Jotting notes •Frequently focused on the lesson •Frequently has eyes on speaker •Frequently making connections	Below Expectations •Never asking and answering questions •Doodling in notebook •Talking to neighbors •Not focused on speaker
Organization Is my notebook organized?	Exceeds Expectations •Entries are always titled, dated, and the URL is recorded •Notes reflect critical thinking •Use 2-3 text structures (compare/contrast, cause/effect, boxes & bullets, problem/solution, etc.)	Meets Expectations •Entries are frequently titled, dated, and the URL is recorded •Notes are organized around main ideas with supporting details	Below Expectations •Entries are never titled or dated •Notes do not have the URL recorded
Quality Do my entries reflect current minilessons?	Exceeds Expectations •All of 3 •5-6 sources/citations	Meets Expectations •A variety of sources/citations (4-5) •Detailed notes with specific facts and evidence that support main ideas or thesis •Notes put in his/her own words (paraphrased) •Questions that help deepen the research	Below Expectations •Only one source •Notes that are copied word for word from source and/or missing notes •No questions
Quantity Are my notebook entries numerous and of an appropriate length?	Exceeds Expectations •Daily class entries (3/4+ page) •Homework entries •12 or 14 point font	Meets Expectations •Daily in class entries (1/4 to 1/2 of a page) •12 or 14 point font	Below Expectations •Daily in class entries -- Less than 1/4 page or Missing entries •Font that may be larger than 14 pt