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Water Cycle Paragraph and Diagram Water Cycle Illustration The student will create a diagram of the water cycle and label it accurately. The student will then write a descriptive paragraph which discusses each phase of the water cycle. Rubric Code: NXX2864 By hwaugh25 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Assignment Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Labeling	4 The water cycle is labeled using all of the correct terminology.	3 The water cycle is labeled, but one essential support term is missing.	2 The water cycle is missing two essential terms.	1 The illustration is not clear because it is missing many essential terms. there is no sense of direction in the cycle.
Phases Represented	4 All phases of the water cycle are clearly represented.	3 All phases of the water cycle are represented, but one is not clear.	2 Most of the water cycle is represented, but parts are missing.	1 Phases of the water cycle are missing or out of order. The diagram is confusing.
Writing Content	4 Paragraph accurately describes all phases of the water cycle with clarity.	3 Paragraph accurately describes most phases of the water cycle with clarity.	2 Paragraph includes some phases of the water cycle. Descriptions and order of phases are mostly correct. Lacks some clarity.	1 Paragraph is either missing phases or lacks clarity.
Grammar	4 Contains 0-2 spelling or grammatical errors.	3 Contains 3-4 spelling or grammatical errors.	2 Contains multiple spelling or grammatical errors that do not interfere with meaning.	1 Multiple spelling or grammatical errors which interfere with meaning. Significant editing is needed.
Mechanics	4 Student uses complete sentences. Most capitalization and punctuation is correct.	3 Student uses mostly complete sentences. Minor errors in capitalization and punctuation.	2 Student did not write complete sentences. Run-on sentences or sentence fragments evident. Major errors in capitalization and punctuation.	1 Student has not written in complete sentences and has disregarded capitalization and punctuation.