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Tsunami Essay Stars and Galaxies Research Project Rubric Students are to write a 1-page essay in response to the Tsunami video they viewed in class. Rubric Code: M3C2WA By sblakely Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Tsunami Essay
	Wow! 4 pts	Almost There 3 pts	On The Way 2 pts	Not Yet 1 pts
Length - 1 page	Wow! Essay is one full page handwritten, or 2 pages typed, double-spaced.	Almost There Essay is almost one full page handwritten, or 2 pages typed, double-spaced.	On The Way Essay is a 1/2 page written, or 1 page typed.	Not Yet Essay is not even a 1/2 page written or 1 page typed.
Cause of tsunami X5	Wow! The cause of tsunamis is clearly given with a thorough cause and effect explanation including a description of when, how, and why it forms at the epicenter of the earthquake.	Almost There The cause of tsunamis is given, but without a thorough cause and effect explanation of when, how, and why it forms at the epicenter of the earthquake.	On The Way An attempt to describe the cause of tsunamis is made, but is incorrect.	Not Yet No attempt to describe the cause of tsunamis is made or is completely unclear.
Define a tsunami X5	Wow! A tsunami is defined and explained correctly.	Almost There A tsunami is defined, but not completely.	On The Way A tsunami is defined, but incorrectly.	Not Yet The definition of a tsunami is not given.
Devastating Effect of tsunami X3	Wow! A point to explain why tsunamis are so devastating for humans is made including reasons why they can be more dangerous than other natural disasters, such as hurricanes.	Almost There A point to explain why tsunamis are devastating for humans is made, but not compared to other natural disasters.	On The Way A point to explain why tsunamis are devastating for humans is attempted, but not thorough.	Not Yet A point to explain why tsunamis are devastating for humans is not mentioned.
Reaction to 2004 tsunami X3	Wow! A full and thorough reaction to the 2004 tsunami is expressed with thoughtful writing showing the effects this natural disaster had on humankind.	Almost There A reaction to the 2004 tsunami is expressed somewhat thoughtfully showing some effects of the natural disaster.	On The Way A reaction to the 2004 tsunami is somewhat mentioned, but without thoughtful response or elaboration on the author's part.	Not Yet No reaction to the 2004 tsunami is mentioned.