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Research Rubric-Animal 
Research Rubric-Animal
Students will choose an animal and research facts about habitat, appearance, food, and interesting facts
Rubric Code: S3W29B
By tgeoffrion
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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Level 1

1 pts

Looking more like a writer

Level 2

2 pts

You've got the hang of it

Level 3

3 pts

You are on your way!

Level 4

4 pts

Ideas and Content

1.3, 1.4
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There is no clear or specific information to show research about your animal. The information lacks details and does not have a logical sequence.
Looking more like a writer

You put thought into this, but it is hard to tell what you are writing about. More information is needed to report on your animal.
You've got the hang of it

What you are writing about is clear. You have chosen the main ideas and added some support for the research.
You are on your way!

What you are writing about is clear from the start. You have chosen the main ideas and supported the research with facts.
Organization

1.4, 1.5
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There is no introduction.
Information is disorganized and leaves the reader confused. Few, or no, transitional words are used.
Looking more like a writer

I can see that you have gathered some information about your animal but need to organize the information so it makes sense. Must be reread for clarity.
You've got the hang of it

Information is organized. Ideas have been presented and sorted in a logical order. More creative and unique details would have added interest.
You are on your way!

Information is very organized. You have reported on your animal and given unique, creative details to support your writing which add interest.
Publishing

3.7
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Diagrams and illustrations present were not accurate nor neat. They don't appear to relate to your topic.
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Diagrams and illustrations present are neither neat nor entirely accurate and don't add much to the research.
You've got the hang of it

Diagrams and illustrations are accurate and clearly relate to the topic. They add interest and information to the research.
You are on your way!

Diagrams and illustrations are neat, accurate and clearly relate to the topic. They provide additional insight and add interest and information to the research.
Sentence Fluency

2.4, 2.6
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Sentences are incomplete or too long.
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Some sentences are complete and easy to undersand.
You've got the hang of it

Sentences are complete and easily understood.
You are on your way!

Senteces are complete and sound interesting when they are read out loud.
Conventions

3.1, 3.2, 3.4
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Few end marks or capital letters. Capital letters used incorrectly. Many spelling errors.
Looking more like a writer

Mistakes using end marks or capitals as well as spelling mistakes make the writing hard to read.
You've got the hang of it

Use of punctuation marks and capitals, as well as spelling, is mostly correct. Few errors exist.
You are on your way!

Almost no punctuation or capital letter mistakes. No or very few spelling errors.



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