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California Regions Informational Paragraphs and Illustration 
As part of your CA regions project, you will have an individual performance task. You will write an informational paragraph about each region and create a "plein air" painting for at least one region. This task will focus on your ability to write a clear paragraph with a topic sentence, star ideas, supporting examples, evidence and explanations, and a concluding sentence. Your information can be obtained from: social studies text, videos we have watched in class, or from the Internet.
Rubric Code: VA9W5A
By JPDELTORO
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Advanced

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Below Basic

1 pts

Organization

Advanced

Paragraphs include an exceptional topic sentence, 2-3 star ideas, the 3 Es supporting each star idea, and a concluding sentence. Each star idea clearly connects with the topic sentence. 3Es clearly connect with the star idea.
Proficient

Paragraphs include a topic sentence and concluding sentence. Star ideas are easy to identify and are supported by the 3Es.
Basic

Paragraphs have a topic sentence and concluding sentence. Star ideas somewhat connect to the topic sentence, however these are not sufficiently supported with detailed evidence, examples, or explanations.
Below Basic

Paragraphs lack a topic sentence and/or concluding sentence. It is difficult to identify star ideas, and these are not supported with sufficient evidence, examples, or explanations.
Spelling and Grammar

Advanced

There are very few errors in spelling or grammar.
Proficient

There are some errors in spelling or grammar.
Basic

There are many errors in spelling and grammar.
Below Basic

The errors in spelling and grammar make this piece very difficult to understand.
Punctuation

Advanced

There are very few errors in punctuation.
Proficient

Most sentences contain proper punctuation.
Basic

Many sentences throughout the writing lack proper punctuation.
Below Basic

The paragraph does not contain any proper punctuation.
Requirements

Advanced

Paragraphs on all four regions are included. Paragraphs and exceptionally neat and accurate.
Proficient

Paragraphs on all four regions are included. Paragraphs are neat and accurate.
Basic

A paragraph from one region is missing. Little attention was given to neatness and accuracy.
Below Basic

Paragraphs from two or more regions are missing. No attention was given to neatness, accuracy, or completeness.




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