iRubric: Weather Forecast rubric

Four or more required labels and at least two more labels that reflect student's listening to oral information. Labels are easy to read; diagram differences are easy to recognize.

Four or more required labels and one additional label that reflect student's listening to oral information or visual information on master diagrams. Labels are usually easy to read; diagrams are clear but contain small errors in spelling and/or accuracy.

Three or more required labels and no additional label that reflect student's listening to oral information or visual information on master diagrams. Labels are readable but may occasionally require deciphering; diagrams are mostly clear but contain a few errors or reflect a lack of consistent attention to work.

Diagrams aren't complete. Less than four labels on each diagram are consistently noted and/or labels are difficult or impossible to read. Work is sloppy and/or contains multiple errors.

Weather is described in words and with accompanying illustrations on your weather map. Indicators of each weather type as well as dangers are described. Cause and effect of weather conditions is evident. Conventions are consistent and reflect careful work.

Weather is described in words and with accompanying illustrations on your weather map. Indicators of each weather type as well as dangers are described. Cause and effect of weather is somewhat evident. Conventions are consistent and reflect careful work.

Weather is described and/or illustrated and labeled. Indicators of the weather OR dangers are described. Cause and effect of weather is missing or not correct. Conventions are mostly consistent.

One or two types of typical weather conditions are described or illustrated. Indicators or dangers are missing. Conventions are sloppy and/or inconsistent.

Weather patterns are described in great detail. Data for those patterns is used to support the descriptions. Student attempted to find new or unmentioned patterns. Conventions, handwriting, and grammar are exemplary.

Weather patterns are described in moderate detail. Data for those patterns is used to support the descriptions. Conventions, handwriting, and grammar are consistent.

One weather pattern is described in detail and the second is more general. Data for those patterns is loosely used to support the descriptions. Patterns described may be class examples or part of a previous conversation. Conventions, handwriting, and grammar are generally consistent but may be missing or overlooked part of the time.

One weather pattern is described and the second is incomplete or missing. Little or no data is mentioned to describe the pattern. Patterns do not reflect any known data. Conventions, handwriting, and grammar inconsistent or illegible.