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Alternative Energy Sources Persuasive Blog Post 
Globalization: what is the most important concern?
Students have learned about the negative consequences of conventional energy sources and the possible alternative energy sources available today. Students now must choose an alternative energy source that they believe should be the main energy source in Saskatchewan. Students must justify their choice using at least 3 supporting reasons.
Rubric Code: N7398B
By whitbread
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Alternative Energy Sources Blog
  Unacceptable

0 pts

Not Yet Meets Expectations

1 pts

Minimally Meets Expectations

2 pts

Fully Meets Expectations

3 pts

Exceeds Expectations

4 pts

Opinion Stated
4 pts

Names the alternative energy source student believes would be most appropriate in Saskatchewan.
Unacceptable

No opinion given.
Not Yet Meets Expectations

Student states opinion that is contradictory or confusing.
Minimally Meets Expectations

Student stated opinion in a somewhat vague manner.
Fully Meets Expectations

Student stated opinion clearly.
Exceeds Expectations

Student stated opinion clearly using precise, colourful description.
Energy Source Explanation
4 pts

Describes how energy is generated using chosen energy source.
Unacceptable

No description or facts given about energy source.
Not Yet Meets Expectations

Provides definition and/or examples using words from other writers.
Minimally Meets Expectations

Provides somewhat vague definition and 1 or 2 additional facts about energy source in own words.
Fully Meets Expectations

Gives clear definition and 3 to 5 additional facts about energy source in own words.
Exceeds Expectations

Gives precise, detailed definition and 7 or more descriptive, detailed additional facts about energy source in own words. Embeds an image of the energy source (along with image credit) to enhance description.
Supporting Reasons
8 pts

Explains why this is the most important concern about globalization.
Unacceptable

No supporting reasons given.
Not Yet Meets Expectations

One clear reason given to support student's opinion.
Minimally Meets Expectations

Two clear reasons given to support student's opinion.
Fully Meets Expectations

Three or four clear reasons given to support student's opinion.
Exceeds Expectations

Five or more detailed reasons given to support student's opinion. Acknowledges and politely refutes alternate viewpoints.
Presentation
4 pts

Unacceptable

No blog post published.
Not Yet Meets Expectations

It is evident the student ran out of time. Ideas disorganized. Spelling and grammar errors make it difficult to understand in several places. Student is capable of much better work.
Minimally Meets Expectations

It is evident the student rushed to finish. Ideas poorly organized. A few spelling and grammar errors make it difficult to understand in a few places. The student is capable of better work.
Fully Meets Expectations

Student takes pride in final product: ideas reasonably organized, spelling and grammar errors do not detract from understanding meaning. This is a good product for the student.
Exceeds Expectations

Student spent a lot of time getting things "just right": ideas well organized from attention-grabbing introduction to effective conclusion, close attention to detail, free of spelling and grammar errors. This is the student's very best work.
Blog Comments
4 pts

4 point comment: compliment in specific way, add new info/make connection, end with a question, spelling/grammar correct
Unacceptable

Did not comment on any alternative energy source blog posts.
Not Yet Meets Expectations

Commented on 1 - 5 different alternative energy source blog posts using 4-point comments.
Minimally Meets Expectations

Commented on 6 - 9 different alternative energy source blog posts using 4-point comments.
Fully Meets Expectations

Commented on at least 10 different alternative energy source blog posts using 4-point comments.
Exceeds Expectations

Commented on 18 or more different alternative energy source blog posts using thoughtful, insightful, 4-point comments.



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