Paragraph has no more than three errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Paragraph has four sentences. The student's response partially addresses the performance event. Only two adaptations, prey, defense mechanisms, and other living habits match habitat. Illustration is not accurate, but it is neat.
Paragraph has between three and five errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.
Paragraph has three sentences. The student's response minimally addresses the performance event. Illustration is not accurate or neat. Paragraph has more than five errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Paragraph has less than three sentences.