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iRubric: Science: 3-4 Paragraph Research Paper Rubric Grade 3

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Science: 3-4 Paragraph Research Paper Rubric Grade 3 
Science: 3 Part Paragraph Rubric Grade 4
Three to four paragraph research paper.
Rubric Code: DXA239B
By mbourassa
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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100 %
  Excellent

20 pts

Proficient

17.5 pts

Making Progress

15 pts

Basic

12.5 pts

Main Idea/Topic
40 %

Excellent

There is a coherent and concise stated topic that introduces three main (supporting) ideas.
Proficient

There is a topic, and it adequately states the main idea of the paragraph.
Making Progress

There is a topic, but it incoherently states the main idea of the paragraph.
Basic

There is no detectable topic.
Detail Sentences
20 %

Excellent

There are ample, relevant detail sentences that coherently inform/ elaborate each (3)supporting point.
Proficient

There are multiple detail sentences that coherently inform/elaborate each (3) supporting point.
Making Progress

There is one detail sentence that informs/ elaborates each (3) supporting point.
Basic

There are few relevant detail sentences.
Concluding Sentence
15 %

Excellent

The concluding sentence clearly restates the main idea and appropriately lists the main points of the paragraph
Proficient

The concluding sentence restates the main idea and attempts to list the main points
Making Progress

The concluding sentence simply restates the topic sentence while meekly alluding to the three main points.
Basic

There is no concluding sentence included.
Spelling, Grammar, Transition Words
15 %

Excellent

The paragraph contains few spelling/ grammatical errors. Errors that exist do not detract from the reader's ability to understanding the text. Excellent use of transition words.
Proficient

The paragraph contains some spelling/ grammatical errors. Errors that exist do not overly distract the reader. Adequate use of transition words.
Making Progress

The paragraph contains numerous errors in spelling/grammar which distract the reader from easily comprehending the main idea or some details. Use of some transitions words.
Basic

The paragraph contains many errors in spelling, grammar and structure, rendering comprehension of main idea and/or details difficult. No use of transition words.
Presentation Neat, Craftmanship
10 %

Excellent

The project is presented neatly (no torn pages, easily read, papers are secured, no loose papers. Student was creative with their project, took pride in their work, and the effort is evident.
Proficient

The project is neat, papers are secured, no loose papers. Student put the work together, and effort is evident.
Making Progress

The research paper is turned in, their is some organization, and a little effort.
Basic

The research paper is turned in. No organization, it is not secured, show no effort.



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