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Information Report- Extinct Animals 
Write an information report on an extinct animal. Write about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, cause of extinction and threats to the animal. Include any other interesting information.
Rubric Code: HX97B2A
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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  Excellent

3

10 pts

Good

2

8 pts

Fair

1

7 pts

Poor

0

5 pts

Research

Excellent

INDEPENDENTLY locates and records extensive, relevant information from a varied range of appropriate sources (books, Internet, encyclopedias etc)
Good

INDEPENDENTLY locates and records some relevant information from a limited range of sources (eg all information from one book or website)
Fair

Able to record relevant information from resources located/provided by a teacher or aide.
Poor

Needed extensive support to locate and record relevant information from supplied resources.
Ideas

Excellent

Paragraphs include a topic and supporting details.
Ideas are connected within the paragraphs.
Good

Ideas are somewhat supported with the main topic.
Fair

Inconsistent focus within writing.
Lacks details that support the main ideas.
Poor

Lack of focus on topic and ideas are not connected throughout writing.
Presentation

Excellent

Pictures are clear and represent the animal well.
Wording is clear on slide or poster and organized
Good

Pictures are not consistent with topic
Wording is clear on each slide and organized
Fair

Pictures are small and not thought out
Words on the poster are not cleared or spelled correctly
Poor

No Pictures
No organization
Organization

Excellent

Information is very well organized. It includes all required data and some extra information.
There is a clear Beginning, Middle, End in each paragraph.
Good

Information is well organized. It includes all required information and work has been edited. Some paragraphs include a Beginning, Middle, End.
Fair

Information is organized but could be better thought out. Most of the required information is included and there is some evidence of editing.
Poor

Work is messy and disorganized.
Little effort is evident, or student has required extensive support to organize their work.
No clear beginning, Middle, End
Spelling & Punctuation

Excellent

Consistently able to spell familiar multi-syllable words correctly. Attempts unfamiliar words. Consistent use of basic punctuation plus correct use of paragraphs.
Good

Usually able to spell familiar multi-syllable words correctly. Attempts some unfamiliar words. Some use of basic punctuation & paragraphing.
Fair

Able to spell some familiar multi-syllable words correctly.
Attempts some unfamiliar words. Inconsistent use of basic punctuation & paragraphing.
Poor

Has difficulty spelling familiar words correctly.
Little or no use of basic punctuation & paragraphing.
Oral Presentation

Excellent

Voice is clear and audible
Great eye contact
No fidgeting
Notecards used or memorized
Good

Stumbling for words, voice is not clear about topic
Some eye contact
Some fidgeting
some reading from notecards
Fair

Voice is inconsistent with pauses and hesitations
Inconsistent eye contact
Reading from the notecards
Fidgeting
Poor

no eye contact
no preparation



Keywords:
  • Grade 5 Information Report







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