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Journey of a Rock

Students write a creative, first person narrative story from the perspective of a rock. Students identify the 3 types of rock and the natural process of the rock cycle using specific scientific vocabulary.

Rubric Code: TX22B62

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Subject: Science

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: K-5

Rock Journey Student will demonstrate an understanding of Earth Science & the processes of the earth.
	Not Evident 1 pts	Approaching Expectaions 2 pts	Meets Expectations 3 pts	Meets Expectations 4 pts	Exceeds Expectations 5 pts
3 Types of Rock 50 %	Not Evident Student does not identify all 3 types of rock.	Approaching Expectaions Student identifies the 3 types of rock, but does not describe the scientific qualities of each one accurately. Limited scientific vocabulary may be used.	Meets Expectations Student correctly identifies the 3 types of rock, and accurately describes the qualities of each, using appropriate scientific vocabulary.	Meets Expectations Student correctly identifies the 3 types of rock, and provides a thorough explanation of how it obtains these qualities, using appropriate scientific vocabulary.	Exceeds Expectations Student correctly identifies the 3 types of rock, and provides a thorough explanation of how it obtains these qualities, using appropriate scientific vocabulary. Student provides an example of each.
Rock Cycle 50 %	Not Evident Student attempts, but does not correctly identify the complete rock cycle.	Approaching Expectaions Student is able to identify the complete rock cycle, but does not correctly identify all transition processes. Limited scientific vocabulary may be used.	Meets Expectations Student correctly identifies the entire rock cycle, and accurately describes all transition processes using appropriate scientific vocabulary.	Meets Expectations Student correctly identifies the entire rock cycle, and accurately describes all transition processes using appropriate scientific vocabulary. Student also identifies and describes how this cycle is a repeating pattern of nature.	Exceeds Expectations Student correctly identifies the entire rock cycle, and correctly describes all transition processes using appropriate scientific vocabulary. Student identifies and describes how this cycle is a repeating pattern of nature. Student also describes an alternate way for a transition to take place.
Writing Concepts & Skills Student will demonstrate an understanding of the components of effective written composition.
	Not Evident 1 pts	Approaching Expectations 2 pts	Meets Expectations 3 pts	Meets Expectations 4 pts	Exceeds Expectations 5 pts
Writing Structure 50 % Correct narrative and paragraph structure, appropriate and logical use of, and sequence of transitions.	Not Evident Paper does not reflect proper narrative structure with a beginning, middle and end.	Approaching Expectations Narrative provides a beginning, middle and end, but writer provides little or no attempt to form separate paragraphs for transitions.	Meets Expectations Narrative includes a beginning middle and end, and writer attempts to identify transitions with separate paragraphs.	Meets Expectations Narrative includes a beginning, middle and end, and writer correctly identifies transitions appropriately using separate paragraphs.	Exceeds Expectations Narrative includes a beginning, middle and end, and writer correctly identifies transitions appropriately using separate paragraphs. Each paragraph reflects proper structure with topic, middle, and closing.
Language Use 50 % Choice of accurate and appropriate words to demonstrate writer's voice	Not Evident Writer does not use descriptive words to describe rocks or rock cycle	Approaching Expectations Writer describes rocks and rock cycle with supportive adjectives.	Meets Expectations Writer uses description that creates visual imagery in reader's mind.	Meets Expectations Writer uses description that creates visual imagery in reader's mind, and attempts to use personification, or other figurative devices.	Exceeds Expectations Writer uses description that creates visual imagery in reader's mind, and correctly uses personification, or other figurative devices.
Writing Mechanics Student will understand English sentence structure and language conventons; use appropriate grade level spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
	Not Evident 1 pts	Approaching Expectations 2 pts	Meets Expectations 3 pts	Meets Expectations 4 pts	Exceeds Expectations 5 pts
Writing Mechanics 100 %	Not Evident Writing is full of mechanical errors which detract from the flow of the reading.	Approaching Expectations Writing has a few errors, but does not detract from the flow of the reading.	Meets Expectations Writing is free from mechanical errors.	Meets Expectations Writing is free from mechanical errors, and writer attempts to use quotations, or conventions beyond the 4th grade level of instruction.	Exceeds Expectations Writing is free from mechanical errors, and writer correctly and accurately uses quotations, or conventions beyond the 4th grade level of instruction.

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