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BioBlitz Newspaper Article 
Rubric Code: T742CB
By hlecuyer
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Below-Average

1 pts

Average

2 pts

Above-Average

3 pts

Outstanding

4 pts

Content

Below-Average

Much of the article lacks a clear purpose in the lead paragraph and demonstrates little clear understanding of the topic. The article misses more than one of the concepts of biodiversity investigated in the lab.
Average

Some (70%) of the article establishes a clear purpose in the lead paragraph and demonstrates a somewhat clear understanding of the topic. The article misses one of the concepts of biodiversity investigated in the lab.
Above-Average

Most (80%) of the article establishes a clear purpose in the lead paragraph and demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic. The article adequately addresses the concepts of biodiversity investigated in the lab.
Outstanding

The article establishes a clear purpose in the lead paragraph and demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic. The article clearly addresses the concepts of biodiversity investigated in the lab.
Organization

Below-Average

The article is disorganized without a clear beginning middle and end. The details are sparse and/or vague.
Average

The article is somewhat organized, but isn’t as clear as it could be in its beginning, supporting details and ending. The details in the article are repetitive or disorganized and/or unclear.
Above-Average

The article is mostly organized with a clear beginning, provides supporting details in the middle and includes an ending. The details in the articles are concise and pertinent most of the time.
Outstanding

The article is organized with a clear and interesting beginning that introduces the audience to the topic, provides supporting details in the middle and includes an ending that leaves the reader satisfied. The details in the articles are concise, effective, and vivid.
Design

Below-Average

The article is significantly less than 200 words or significantly more than 200 words. The article is thoughtless in terms of design, layout and neatness.
Average

The article is less than 180 words, or more than 250. The article is somewhat attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.
Above-Average

The article is about 200 words. The article is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.
Outstanding

The article is about 200 words. The article are exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
Grammar & Mechanics

Below-Average

There are many spelling and/or grammatical errors.
Average

There are two or more spelling and/or grammatical errors.
Above-Average

There is one grammatical or spelling mistake.
Outstanding

There are no grammatical or spelling mistakes in the article.




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