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Environmental Science OSQ Essay 
I will use this rubric to grade my students' work and effort on their essay that is part of a larger project.
Rubric Code: AX9XXAX
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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Total Points x4
  Exceeds

5 pts

Meets Expectations

4 pts

Partially Meets

3 pts

Does Not Meet

1 pts

Content

Wikipedia is not all-knowing!

Exceeds

All information is correct, including info not covered in class. Essay contains some content from class, but mostly from other sources.

Essay contains all of the required topics with some extra!
Meets Expectations

All information is correct, content comes partially from class, but has at least one other source as well.

Essay contains all of the required topics.
Partially Meets

Contains some correct information, content comes mostly from classroom sources.

Essay contains most of the required topics.
Does Not Meet

Contains mostly incorrect information that was obviously not well researched.

Essay contains very few of the required topics.
Clarity

Easy to understand!

Exceeds

Exceptional wording, great descriptions/details, clearly spoken/written information. Readers can understand with little to no previous knowledge.
Meets Expectations

Clear wording, good descriptions. Readers can understand with in-class knowledge.
Partially Meets

Some parts of video are clear, others are not. Readers find it hard to understand concepts even with prior knowledge.
Does Not Meet

Information is poorly worded or video is missing descriptions. Readers can not understand subject, even with in-class knowledge.
Time Management

Use it wisely! Class-time used for assignment.

Exceeds

Time was managed extremely effectively and student was on task at all times.
Meets Expectations

Time was managed effectively, but distractions occurred now and then for the student.
Partially Meets

Distractions occurred more frequently than student was on task; time was not managed effectively.
Does Not Meet

Time was not managed well. Student was rarely on task, with time used very ineffectively.
Depth & Development/Connections

Did you cover a lot of info in a meaningful way?

Exceeds

Connections between the reading/activities and a broader idea is the major focus of the paper. It is very well developed in the essay.

Ideas from the reading are fully backed up and supported with appropriate examples.
Meets Expectations

Connections between the reading/activities and the broader ideas are mentioned and writer attempted to develop throughout the essay.

Ideas from readings are backed up, although there may be:<BR>
- too much repetition<BR>
- not enough examples to support the ideas fully.
Partially Meets

Connections between the reading/activities and the broader ideas may be mentioned, but they are not developed fully.

Ideas from readings are mentioned and there is a weak attempt made to back up the ideas.
Does Not Meet

Connections between the reading/activities and the broader ideas are loose and/or unclear.

Ideas from readings are mentioned but not backed up or elaborated on.
OR
Ideas are not factually accurate.
Grammar/Length/Organization

Is it an essay or just some notes?

Exceeds

250-350 words

The essay has obviously been spell-checked and proof-read several times, and has no errors in grammar or spelling. Writer also includes draft version of essay.

Writer introduces their project with a successful "hook" or attention-getting device.

Conclusion has that little extra... distinctive, dramatic, or unusual; it leaves the reader wanting to know more.
Meets Expectations

250-350 words

The essay has been spell-checked and proof-read, and has 2-4 errors in grammar or spelling.

Writer attempts to introduce their project with a "hook" or attention-getting device.

They have a conclusion that sums up the information well.
Partially Meets

200-249 words

The essay has been spell-checked and proof-read, and has 5-9 errors in grammar or spelling.

Writer introduces the topic or they have written a conclusion.
Does Not Meet

60-199 words

The essay has been spell-checked and proof-read, and has 10 or more errors in grammar or spelling.

Paper lacks organization.

Does not have introduction or conclusion.



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