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Organ Donation Letter Organ Donation Letter Rubric Code: V22B35B By gromo22 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8

Organ Donation Letter
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Scientifically Accurate	4 All scientific facts are clearly explained, accurate, and serve to enhance the explanation.	3 Almost all scientific facts are clearly explained, accurate, and serve to enhance the explanation.	2 Some scientific facts are clearly explained, accurate, and serve to enhance the explanation.	1 Scientific facts are included, but may be inaccurate, poorly explained, or not in support of the explanation.
Citing Evidence	4 Cites specific evidence to support your explanation, attending to the precise details of explanations or descriptions. Use at least one source not provided in class.	3 Refers to evidence; does not cite consistently.	2 Generally alludes to evidence; but draws only from one source.	1 No mention of evidence despite offering an explanation.
Construction/ Organization	4 Ideas and information are organized logically using appropriate transitional words/ phrases; includes an introduction with a clear body and a conclusion.	3 Ideas and information are somewhat organized logically using transitional words/ phrases; includes an introduction with a clear body and a conclusion.	2 Ideas and information are minimally organized using transitional words/ phrases; includes an introduction with a body and a conclusion.	1 Poorly constructed paragraphs; essay is unfocused and lacks clarity.
Mechanics/ Conventions	4 Uses precise language and tone is consistently appropriate for audience. Nearly perfect grammar, spelling, and syntax. Technical words are appropriately used and explained.	3 Uses language and tone mostly appropriate for audience, Few grammar, spelling, and syntax errors. Technical words are appropriately used and explained.	2 Uses language and tone generally appropriate for audience. Noted amount of grammar, spelling, and syntax errors that do not interfere with understanding. Technical words are appropriately used but often not explained.	1 Grammar and/or spelling errors interfere with understanding. Technical words are not used at all or used inappropriately and not explained.