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Science: 3-4 Paragraph Research Paper Rubric Grade 3

Science: 3 Part Paragraph Rubric Grade 4

Three to four paragraph research paper.

Rubric Code: DXA239B

By mbourassa

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Subject: Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Writing 100 %
	Excellent 20 pts	Proficient 17.5 pts	Making Progress 15 pts	Basic 12.5 pts
Main Idea/Topic 40 %	Excellent There is a coherent and concise stated topic that introduces three main (supporting) ideas.	Proficient There is a topic, and it adequately states the main idea of the paragraph.	Making Progress There is a topic, but it incoherently states the main idea of the paragraph.	Basic There is no detectable topic.
Detail Sentences 20 %	Excellent There are ample, relevant detail sentences that coherently inform/ elaborate each (3)supporting point.	Proficient There are multiple detail sentences that coherently inform/elaborate each (3) supporting point.	Making Progress There is one detail sentence that informs/ elaborates each (3) supporting point.	Basic There are few relevant detail sentences.
Concluding Sentence 15 %	Excellent The concluding sentence clearly restates the main idea and appropriately lists the main points of the paragraph	Proficient The concluding sentence restates the main idea and attempts to list the main points	Making Progress The concluding sentence simply restates the topic sentence while meekly alluding to the three main points.	Basic There is no concluding sentence included.
Spelling, Grammar, Transition Words 15 %	Excellent The paragraph contains few spelling/ grammatical errors. Errors that exist do not detract from the reader's ability to understanding the text. Excellent use of transition words.	Proficient The paragraph contains some spelling/ grammatical errors. Errors that exist do not overly distract the reader. Adequate use of transition words.	Making Progress The paragraph contains numerous errors in spelling/grammar which distract the reader from easily comprehending the main idea or some details. Use of some transitions words.	Basic The paragraph contains many errors in spelling, grammar and structure, rendering comprehension of main idea and/or details difficult. No use of transition words.
Presentation Neat, Craftmanship 10 %	Excellent The project is presented neatly (no torn pages, easily read, papers are secured, no loose papers. Student was creative with their project, took pride in their work, and the effort is evident.	Proficient The project is neat, papers are secured, no loose papers. Student put the work together, and effort is evident.	Making Progress The research paper is turned in, their is some organization, and a little effort.	Basic The research paper is turned in. No organization, it is not secured, show no effort.

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