iRubric: Science Weekly Challenge Rubric

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Science Weekly Challenge Rubric Answering Short Answer Questions Students will provide concise answers to content-based questions about the lesson. They will follow the format provided and use examples for support. Rubric Code: QX8AC53 By jsandgren Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Science Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Short Answers
	Needs improvement 1 pts	Good 2 pts	Excellent 3 pts
Ideas and Content	Needs improvement There is no clear or specific explanation in answer to the question.	Good You put thought into this and mostly answered the question. Some details and support may be lacking, or your sentences may need more specific information.	Excellent What you are writing about is clear and well-expressed. Your explanation addressed the question completely and included relevant details and support. (for both vocabulary and any illustrations).
Use of terms/vocabulary	Needs improvement No terms from the lesson are used.	Good Some relevant terms from the lesson were used in the answer. Try for a few more next time.	Excellent Your answer included all relevant terms from the lesson and are used in the proper context.
Sentence Fluency	Needs improvement Sentences are incomplete or too long. It makes reading them difficult.	Good Some sentences are complete and easy to understand. Others require some work.	Excellent Sentences are complete and they connect to one another easily when they are read out loud.
Conventions	Needs improvement Few end marks or capital letters. Answers contain numerous spelling or structural errors.	Good Use of punctuation marks and capitals, as well as spelling, is mostly correct. Few errors exist in your answer.	Excellent No punctuation or structural mistakes. No spelling errors. Your writing shows full awareness of the rules of English use.