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Information Report- Endangered species 
Information Report- Ospry
Write an information report on one of the Colombian Endangered species. Write about its physical characteristics, habitat, diet, migration, and threats to the animal. Include any other interesting information you deem necessary. The report must be at least 4 pages long (typed 12 font or handwritten) not including any pictures. A Works Cited page must be included in report with all sources cited with name and where you got it. Books and other reading material must include page numbers.
Rubric Code: RBXA8C
By polita787
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Research Skills

All Sources Properly Cited. Internet sites: Name of site and web address. I.E. Britannica Online: http://www.britannica.com/. All books and other resources must be listed.
Excellent

INDEPENDENTLY locates and records extensive, relevant information from a varied range of appropriate sources (books, Internet, encyclopedias etc)
Good

INDEPENDENTLY locates and records some relevant information from a limited range of sources (eg all information from one book or website)
Fair

Able to record relevant information from resources located/provided by a teacher or aide.
Poor

Needed extensive support to locate and record relevant information from supplied resources.
Ideas

Excellent

Paragraphs include a topic and supporting details.<BR>
Ideas are connected within the paragraphs.
Good

Ideas are somewhat supported with the main topic.
Fair

Inconsistent focus within writing.<BR>
Lacks details that support the main ideas.
Poor

Lack of focus on topic and ideas are not connected throughout writing.
Style

Pictures are always good
Excellent

Sentences flow and show a clear purpose for the topic. Writer attempts to add interest with word choices.<BR>
Interesting and creative approach to writing.
Good

Sentences are easy to follow and have a clear purpose.<BR>
Write somewhat attempts creativity in word choice.
Fair

Sentences are choppy and difficult to follow.<BR>
The purpose is not clear throughout paragraphs.<BR>
<BR>
Word choices are very general.
Poor

Writing is confusing and no purpose is evident.<BR>
<BR>
Sentences start the same way and follow a similar pattern.
Organization

Excellent

Information is very well organized. It includes all required data and some extra information. <BR>
There is a clear Beginning, Middle, End in each paragraph.
Good

Information is well organized. It includes all required information and work has been edited. Some paragraphs include a Beginning, Middle, End.
Fair

Information is organized but could be better thought out. Most of the required information is included and there is some evidence of editing. <BR>
Paragraphs are not evident consistently.
Poor

Work is messy and disorganized. <BR>
Little effort is evident, or student has required extensive support to organize their work.<BR>
No clear Beginning, Middle, or end in paragraphs.
Spelling & Punctuation

Excellent

Consistently able to spell familiar multi-syllable words correctly. Attempts unfamiliar words. Consistent use of basic punctuation plus correct use of paragraphs.
Good

Usually able to spell familiar multi-syllable words correctly. Attempts some unfamiliar words. Some use of basic punctuation & paragraphing.
Fair

Able to spell some familiar multi-syllable words correctly.<BR>
Attempts some unfamiliar words. Inconsistent use of basic punctuation & paragraphing.
Poor

Has difficulty spelling familiar words correctly.<BR>
Little or no use of basic punctuation & paragraphing.



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  • Grade 8 Information Report on Endangered Species



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