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WRMS Science:Rock Cycle-BS

Rubric Code: J7475B

By sbergman

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Subject: Science

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Organization
	4 Proficient with Distinction 4 pts	3 Proficient 3 pts	2 Slightly Below Proficient 2 pts	1 Significantly Below Proficient 1 pts
Title	4 Title adds to the piece	3 Title is related and illustrative of the piece	2 Title is related to content	1 Title is unrelated
Introduction	4 Introduction grabs the readers interest	3 Introduction is focused	2 Introduction states what the piece is about	1 Introduction is unfocused
Clear Structure	4 Clear structure-transitions are effective	3 Clear structure transitions are apparent	2 Structure is not clear due to lack of transitions	1 Structure is unclear
Sentence Structure	4 Sentence structure is varied	3 Sentence structure is appropriate to the piece	2 Sentence structure has some variety	1 Sentence structure is not varied
Conclusion	4 Conclusion is focused and may include a clincher	3 Conclusion only repeats introduction	2 Conclusion is unclear	1 Conclusion is not made
Content
	4 Proficient with Distinct 4 pts	3 Proficient 3 pts	2 Slightly Below Proficient 2 pts	1 Significantly Below Proficient 1 pts
Concepts	4 Writing demonstrates understanding of all concepts	3 Writing demonstrates understanding of 3-4 concepts	2 Writing demonstrates understanding of 1-2 concepts	1 Writing demonstrates no understanding
Content Specific	4 Writing uses all areas of content	3 Writing uses several areas of content	2 Writing uses a few areas of content	1 Writing uses no areas of content
Paragraphs	4 Includes 5+ paragraphs that contain examples with clear and reasonable evidence	3 Includes 3-4 paragraphs that contain examples with some analysis	2 Includes 1-2 paragraphs with limited use of examples or analysis	1 Includes no paragraphs with examples to offer support
Vocabulary	4 Includes 15+ vocabulary terms that are content specific and appropriate for topic and audience	3 Includes 10-14 appropriate vocabulary term	2 Includes 5-9 appropriate vocabulary terms	1 Includes 0-4 vocabulary terms that are not appropriate to the topic
Description	4 Writing describes rock cycle completely	3 Writing primarily describes rock cycle	2 Writing partially describes rock cycle	1 Writing does not describe rock cycle
Style
	4 Proficient with Distinction 4 pts	3 Proficient 3 pts	2 Slightly Below Proficient 2 pts	1 Significantly Below Proficient 1 pts
Language & Feeling	4 Carefully created phrases and sentences create a consistent feeling. Varied and precise language is purposeful and engaging.	3 Language and feeling improve the purpose. Word choice is precise and engages the reader.	2 Language and tone are correct to the purpose. Word choice is interesting but slips into simple language.	1 Language and tone are not correct to the task. Word choice is incorrect, not exact, and confusing.
Audience	4 Sustained awareness of audience	3 Awareness of audience	2 Awareness of audience is basic focus	1 Little or no audience alertness
Voice	4 Strong voice	3 Uniform voice	2 Inconsistent use of voice	1 Voice is not clear
Conventions
	4 Proficient with Distinction 4 pts	3 Proficient 3 pts	2 Slightly Below Proficient 2 pts	1 Significantly Below Proficient 1 pts
Mechanics	4 Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are used correctly throughout the piece	3 Most spelling capitalization, and punctuation are correct throughout the piece	2 Some spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors are throughout the piece	1 Many spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors are throughout the piece
Publish	4 Piece is ready to publish with no grammatical errors	3 Very few grammatical revisions required before piece is ready to publish	2 Requires major grammatical revision	1 The piece required to be re-worked before considering publication.

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