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Simple Machine Mini-Book

Scholars have been asked to help Ms. Pratt, a 4th grade teacher by creating a simple machine mini-book for her class. Scholars must define each simple machine, describe how each makes work easier, and draw an illustration of each simple machine. Scholars need to be aware of the audience and their mini-book must contain a cover with title, a clear introduction, as section for each simple machine, and conclusion.

Rubric Code: Z969XC

By msgenao

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Subject: Science

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Simple Machine Mini-Book
	Novice Bellow Expectations 1 pts	Apprentice Approaching Expectations 2 pts	Practitioner Meets Expectations 3 pts	Expert Exceeds Expectations 4 pts	Scholar Rating (N/A)	Teacher Rating (N/A)
Cover	Novice Title and illustration are poorly done or do not relate to the story.	Apprentice Title and illustration on cover somewhat relate to the story.	Practitioner Title and illustration on cover clearly relate to the story	Expert Title and illustration on cover clearly relate to the story, and entice readers to pick up the book. The cover is very creative.	Scholar Rating	Teacher Rating
Content and Vocabulary	Novice Very few definitions or explanations given for simple machine. Writing portrays very limited knowledge of how simple machines make work easier. Little to no use of scientific vocabulary or language to engage the reader.	Apprentice Some explanations of how the simple machine could be used were missing. Writing portrays limited knowledge and or misconceptions about simple machines work. Utilizes little scientific vocabulary in an appropriate way. Utilizes little sophisticated vocabulary.	Practitioner All simple machines had definition and explanation of how the simple machine could be used. Writing portrays knowledge of how simple machines make work easier. Utilizes some scientific vocabulary appropriately with accuracy. Uses some sophisticated vocabulary in addition to content specific words.	Expert All simple machines had exceptional definitions and explanations. Writing portrays deep knowledge about simple machines and their used. Utilizes scientific vocabulary appropriately with precision and accuracy. Uses rich and sophisticated vocabulary in addition to content specific words.	Scholar Rating	Teacher Rating
Effort	Novice This project was rushed through quickly. There is a lack of neatness and creativity.	Apprentice This project was done to meet the standards set by the teacher and is adequately neat. The project is somewhat creative.	Practitioner This project was completed in a timely fashion and meets the standard. The project is very neat and organized.	Expert This project was completed in a timely fashion and goes above the teacher's expectations. The project is extremely neat, organize, and creative.	Scholar Rating	Teacher Rating
Illustrations	Novice There are few to no drawn and colored illustrations of each of the six simple machines.	Apprentice There are at least 5 pictures of the six simple machines. Most drawings are neatly done.	Practitioner There is an illustration for all six simple machines. Ilustrations are neatly done and arranged appropriately on the pages.	Expert There is an illustration for all six simple machines. Ilustrations are creatively done, labeled, and arranged appropriately on the pages.	Scholar Rating	Teacher Rating
Mechanics and Conventions	Novice Many errors in conventions and grammar that interfere with understanding the writing. Little or no variety in sentence structure.	Apprentice Demonstrates little knowledge of language and its conventions: capitalization, punctuation, grammar and spelling. Little variety in sentences.	Practitioner Demonstrates some knowledge of language and its conventions: capitalization, punctuation, grammar and spelling. Uses a variety of sentence structures.	Expert Demonstrates knowledge of language and its conventions: capitalization, punctuation, grammar and spelling. Uses a variety of sentence structures that demonstrates fluent writing.	Scholar Rating	Teacher Rating

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