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Animal Classification Paper 
Students will be writing a 2-3 paragraph paper on the classification and adaptations of one animal of their choosing. Due 10/19
Rubric Code: CXB44AB
By MissGrossman
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

5 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Basic Information

Habitat, location, life span, gestation/incubation period, diet, known Predators, and population information is included completely.
Poor

Student did little or no research. Many of the topics were not answered and/or were partially answered and/or plagiarized.
0-2 points
Fair

Student did minimal research. Less than half of the topics were answered clearly and/or much of it was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing.
3-5 points
Good

Student researched topic, but did not clearly answer all the topics and/or some information was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing.
6-8 points
Excellent

All topics are covered. Information is relevant, detailed, and summarized in their own words.
9-10 points
Classification Information

Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species, and Scientific name is included completely and correctly.
Poor

Student did little or no research. Many of the topics were not answered and/or were partially answered and/or plagiarized.
0-2 points
Fair

Student did minimal research. Less than half of the topics were answered clearly and/or much of it was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing.
3-5 points
Good

Student researched topic, but did not clearly answer all the topics and/or some information was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing.
6-8 points
Excellent

All topics are covered. Information is relevant, detailed, and summarized in their own words.
9-10 points
Details

Appearance and size are described in detail completely.
Poor

Student did little or no research. Many of the topics were not answered and/or were partially answered and/or plagiarized.
0-2 points
Fair

Student did minimal research. Less than half of the topics were answered clearly and/or much of it was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing.
3-5 points
Good

Student researched topic, but did not clearly answer all the topics and/or some information was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing.
6-8 points
Excellent

All topics are covered. Information is relevant, detailed, and summarized in their own words.
9-10 points
Physical Characteristics

At least 3 physical characteristics are explained as adaptations and how they help the animal survive.
Poor

Student did little or no research. Many of the topics were not answered and/or were partially answered and/or plagiarized.
0-2 points
Fair

Student did minimal research. Less than half of the topics were answered clearly and/or much of it was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing.
3-5 points
Good

Student researched topic, but did not clearly answer all the topics and/or some information was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing.
6-8 points
Excellent

All topics are covered. Information is relevant, detailed, and summarized in their own words.
9-10 points
Behaviors

At least 3 behaviors are explained as adaptations and how they he
Poor

Student did little or no research. Many of the topics were not answered and/or were partially answered and/or plagiarized.
0-2 points
Fair

Student did minimal research. Less than half of the topics were answered clearly and/or much of it was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing.
3-5 points
Good

Student researched topic, but did not clearly answer all the topics and/or some information was plagiarized. Information is scattered, vague, unorganized, and/or missing.
6-8 points
Excellent

All topics are covered. Information is relevant, detailed, and summarized in their own words.
9-10 points
Writing Mechanics
  Poor

0-2 points

(N/A)

Fair

3-5 points

(N/A)

Good

6-8 points

(N/A)

Excellent

9-10 points

(N/A)

Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics

Correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Correct grammar, and complete sentences
Poor

Many errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and not in complete sentences
0-2 points
Fair

Many errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, but in complete sentences
3-5 points
Good

A few errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and mostly/all in complete sentences
6-8 points
Excellent

None to a few errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and all in complete sentences
9-10 points
Citations

All cites used are provided in MLA format (at least 3)
Poor

No references were cited. 0 pts
Fair

References were cited however they were not acceptable. 2 pts
Good

At least one acceptable reference was cited. 5 pts
Excellent

Three or more acceptable references were cited. 10 pts
Practice Check-In
Notes sheet included

Stapled onto the back of the paper.
Poor

No
0 points
Fair
Good
Excellent

yes
1 point




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