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Answering Short Answer Questions 
Answering Short Answer Questions
Students will provide concise answers to content-based questions about the text. They will follow all directions given for answering the questions properly.
Rubric Code: YX4X3XX
By mholmes328
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Explanatory Writing
  Needs attention, keep trying

1 pts

good effort, keep improving

2 pts

Well done, what I expect

4 pts

Way to go You, :-) excellent effort

5 pts

Ideas and Content

Needs attention, keep trying

There is no clear or specific explanation in answer to the question.
good effort, keep improving

You put thought into this, but there is no real evidence of learning. More specific information is needed or you need to follow the directions more closely.
Well done, what I expect

What you are writing about is clear. You answered the question. Some support may be lacking, or your sentences may be a bit awkward. Overall, a decent job.
Way to go You, :-) excellent effort

What you are writing about is clear and well-expressed, including specifically cited evidence from the text. You have demonstrated what you learned in writing short answers. Well done!
Sentence Fluency

Needs attention, keep trying

Sentences are incomplete or too long. It makes reading them difficult. Many, if not all, answers were not restated.
good effort, keep improving

Some sentences are complete and easy to undersand. Others require some work. Some answers are restated.
Well done, what I expect

Sentences are complete and able to be understood. Most answers are appropriately restated.
Way to go You, :-) excellent effort

Sentences are complete and they connect to one another easily when they are read out loud. Your writing 'flows.' All questions have been fluently answered.
Conventions and Citations

Needs attention, keep trying

Few end marks or capital letters. Answers contain numerous spelling or structural errors. Citations are missing or very incorrect.
good effort, keep improving

Mistakes using end marks or capitals as well as spelling mistakes make the writing hard to read. Citations need attention.
Well done, what I expect

Use of punctuation marks and capitals, as well as spelling, is mostly correct. Few errors exist in your answer. You are learning to write better with each try. Good citations but a few errors.
Way to go You, :-) excellent effort

No punctuation or structural mistakes. No spelling errors. Your writing shows full awareness of the rules of English use. Citations are well set up and properly cited.



Keywords:
  • Explanatory, procedural



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