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WRMS Science:Rock Cycle-BS
Rubric Code: X7427W
By sbergman
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Subject: Education  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  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
Conclusion

4

Conclusion is focused
3

Conclusion only repeats introduction
2

Conclusion is unclear
1

Conclusion is not made
Sentence Structure

4

Structure is followed for the 4 paragraphs
3

Structure is followed for the 3 of the 4 paragraphs
2

Structure is followed for the 2 of the 4 paragraphs
1

Structure is followed for the 1 of the 4 paragraphs
Content
  4

Proficient with Distinct

4 pts

3

Proficient

3 pts

2

Slightly Below Proficient

2 pts

1

Significantly Below Proficient

1 pts

Evidence

4

Theme/topic has sufficient and appropriate quotes or examples
3

Theme/topic has some appropriate quotes or examples
2

Limited use of quotes or examples
1

No quotes or examples to offer support
Vocabulary

4

Vocabulary is content specific and appropriate for topic, grade level, and audience
3

Appropriate vocabulary is evident
2

Appropriate vocabulary is evident, but effect is minimal
1

Vocabulary is not appropriate to the topic or hinders the desired effect of the piece
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.
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



Keywords:
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