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Science Article Main Idea Essay Rubric 
Central Idea Essay Rubric
Identify two central ideas from the article, "A NEW CRISPR TECHNIQUE LET RESEARCHERS REPAIR A GENETIC MUTATION IN VIABLE HUMAN EMBRYOS." Write a 4-paragraph essay that explains the central ideas of the article. Use at least two details from the article to support your response.
Rubric Code: QXBBC8C
By tsilverstein
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Writing Assessment
Identifying two central ideas
  Advanced

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Bridging/Expanding

2 pts

Content and Analysis
1 pts

The conveys information clearly and accurately in order to respond to the task and support an analysis of text.
Advanced

Introduced a well-reasoned claim regarding development and interaction of two or more central ideas

Demonstrates how the central ideas interact and build on one another.

Presents a "hook" to grab reader's attention.
Proficient

Introduce a claim regarding the development of a single central idea; or
Introduce a simple or unsupported claim regarding the development or interaction of two or more central ideas.

Demonstrate a superficial analysis of how the central ideas interact and build on one another.

"Hook" doesn't quite
"grab" the audience
Bridging/Expanding

Introduce a confused or incomplete claim.

Demonstrate a minimal analysis of how central ideas interact or build on one another

No "hook" in introduction
Evidence
1 pts

Response presents evidence from the article to support analysis.
Advanced

Present ideas clearly and consistently, making effective use of the most relevant evidence to support analysis.
Proficient

Present ideas inconsistently, inadequately, and/or inaccurately in an attempt to support analysis, making use of some evidence that may be irrelevant.
Bridging/Expanding

Present little or no evidence from the text.
Coherence, Organization, and Style
1 pts

Response logically organizes ideas, concepts and information using formal style and precise language.
Advanced

Exhibits organization of ideas, so each theme build on the next and creates a unified whole.

Establish a formal style using precise language and sound structure.
Proficient

Exhibit inconsistent organization of ideas and information, failing to create a coherent response.

Lack a formal style, using language that is basic, inappropriate, or imprecise.
Bridging/Expanding

Exhibit little organization of ideas and information.

Use language that is predominantly incoherent, inappropriate, or copied directly from the task or text.
Control of conventions:
1 pts

The response demonstrates command of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation,
and spelling
Advanced

Demonstrates control of the conventions with infrequent errors.
Proficient

Demonstrate emerging control of conventions with some errors that hinder comprehension.
Bridging/Expanding

Demonstrate a lack of control of conventions with frequent errors that make comprehension difficult.



Keywords:
  • Essay, English, Writing, Assessment, NEWSELA article



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