English Language Arts (ELA) Rubric Reading Anchor No context/ absence of evidence LEVEL A LEVEL B LEVEL C LEVEL D LEVEL E Cite evidence and Ask and answer questions about key details Ask and answer 5Ws+H of key details Refer to details/examples when explaining text and drawing inferences; Quote accurately Cite textual evidence to support analysis and inferences Cite textual evidence to support explicit analysis and inferences Analyze and summarize main idea Identify main idea and retell details Identify main idea, recount key details and how they support main idea Identify main idea, supporting details and summarize; determine theme in literature and summarize. Identify theme or central idea and how it is conveyed through details; summarize without personal opinion or judgments Identify theme/central idea and analyze its development through specific details; summarize objectively; paraphrase accurately Analyze text development and interaction Describe connection between 2 individuals, events, ideas or pieces of info Use time, sequence and cause/effect language to describe textual relationships Explain events, procedures/ideas or concepts based on specific info Analyze text connections and distinctions between individuals, or events; precisely follow a multistep procedure Explain how individuals, or events interact and develop over the course of text; determine possible cause/effect in a series of events; precisely follow multi-step procedures
Interpret meanings of words and phrases Use questioning to determine or clarify meaning of words/phrases Determine meaning of general academic and domain- specific words in contextualized text Determine meaning of general academic and domain-specific words in contextualized text; determine meaning of figurative language Determine meaning of figurative, connotative and technical meanings; analyze impact of word choice on meaning and tone Determine meaning of figurative, connotative and technical meanings; analyze cumulative impact of word choice on meaning and tone Analyze text structure Know and use text features to locate key facts or info efficiently Know and use text features and search to efficiently locate key facts or info Describe overall structure of a text; compare/contrast overall structure of 2 or more texts Analyze how sentences, paragraphs, chapters or sections fit into structure and contribute to the development of ideas; analyze how author structure contributes to development of ideas Analyze in detail how author’s ideas or claims are developed and refined; analyze and evaluate effectiveness of structure in exposition/argument Assess author’s point of view/purpose Identify main purpose of a text; distinguish own POV from author’s Compare/ contrast POV in multiple accounts of same event/topic; describe how narrator’s/ speaker’s POV influences description of events Determine author’s POV or purpose and how author analyzes counterarguments; identify where author’s POV or purpose is revealed Determine author’s POV or purpose and analyze use of rhetoric to advance POV or purpose; distinguish between what is stated and what is really in text; compare POV of 2 or more authors on same or similar topics
Integrate and evaluate diverse media sources Use illustrations and details to describe key ideas Use illustrations/ words in text to demonstrate understanding; Explain how aspects of illustrations contribute to what is conveyed by words in a story Interpret visual, oral or quantitative info and explain contribution to understanding; locate an answer or solve a problem efficiently from multiple print or digital sources Integrate info from different media/formats/words to develop coherent understanding of a topic; integrate info expressed in words with a visual version of the same info Integrate quantitative analysis with qualitative analysis in print or digital text; translate quantitative or technical info in words to visual form and vice versa; integrate and evaluate multiple info sources in different formats to address a question or solve a problem Evaluate and analyze arguments Identify reasons an author gives to support textual points Describe how reasons support specific author points in text Explain author reasons/evidence to support points and match support with specific points Delineate and evaluate an argument and evidence for relevance, sufficiency and/or irrelevance Delineate and evaluate an argument and evidence for validity, relevance, sufficiency; identify fallacies in reasoning Compare and contrast two or more Identify basic similarities and differences between 2 texts on the same topic Compare/ contrast important points and key details in 2 texts on the same topic Integrate info from several on the same topic in order to write or speak knowledgeably about the subject Analyze a case in which 2 or more texts on the same topic conflict and identify text disagreements due to facts or interpretations Analyze seminal U.S. documents; compare/contrast findings presented to those from other sources noting when findings support or contradict previous info Read and comprehend complex texts See CCRS for specific info on measuring text complexity See CCRS for specific info on measuring text complexity See CCRS for specific info on measuring text complexity See CCRS for specific info on measuring text complexity See CCRS for specific info on measuring text complexity
Language Anchor No of evidence LEVEL A LEVEL B LEVEL C LEVEL D LEVEL E Demonstrate conventions of standard English grammar and usage See CCRS or checklists for specific learner targets at this level See CCRS or checklists for specific learner targets at this level See CCRS or checklists for specific learner targets at this level See CCRS or checklists for specific learner targets at this level See CCRS or checklists for specific learner targets at this level Demonstrate command of mechanics of standard English See CCRS or checklists for specific learner targets at this level See CCRS or checklists for specific learner targets at this level See CCRS or checklists for specific learner targets at this level See CCRS or checklists for specific learner targets at this level See CCRS or checklists for specific learner targets at this level Apply knowledge of language contextually for meaning, style and comprehension Choose word/phrases for effect; recognize differences between conventions of spoken and written standard English Choose words and phrases to convey precise ideas/ punctuation for effect; differentiate between formal /informal English discourse; expand, combine, reduce sentences for effect; compare/ contrast varieties of English Vary sentence patterns; maintain consistency in style and tone; choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely
Analyze meanings of unknown or multiple-meaning and phrases Use context use affixes; Identify root words Use context clues; use prefixes and known root words to determine meaning; predict compound words meanings; use print/digital references Use context clues; use Greek and Latin affixes and roots; consult reference materials Use context clues; use Greek and Latin affixes and roots; consult reference materials; verify preliminary determination of word/phrase meaning Use context clues; identify and correctly use word families; consult reference materials; verify preliminary determination of word/phrase meaning Understand figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meaning Sort into categories, and define by categories/ key attributes; identify real-life connections between words and use; distinguish nuances among verbs and adjectives Distinguish literal/non-literal meanings of words/phrases in context; identify real-life connections between words and use; distinguish nuances that describe states of mind or degrees of certainty Interpret figurative language; recognize and explain idioms, adages and proverbs; use relationships between words to better understand each of the words
Acquire and use academic vocabulary accurately for reading, writing, speaking and listening Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to; use simple conjunctions Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to including adverbs and adjectives to describe Acquire and use accurately general and domain specific words/phrases Acquire and use accurately general and domain specific words/phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word/phrase Acquire and use accurately level-appropriate general and domain specific words/phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking and listening at college and career level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge Speaking & Listening Anchor No of evidence LEVEL A B LEVEL C LEVEL D LEVEL E Converse and collaborate effectively with diverse partners Listen to others; take turns speaking; continue the conversation Build conversations by linking comments to remarks of others Ask questions to clarify; review key ideas; explain own ideas in light of discussion Connect ideas of several speakers using relevant evidence, observations and ideas Pose/respond to questions/evidence; respond to diverse perspectives; synthesize evidence from all sides of the argument Integrate and evaluate diverse media and formats Ask/answer questions about key details; request clarification Determine main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud Paraphrase portions of text; summarize a text read orally Analyze main ideas and supporting details; analyze purpose of information Integrate multiple sources of information in to make informed decisions and solve problems
Order of operations Problem Solving: Solve realistic one step problems Write their own real life situation where they used one step problem solving, and solve the problem showing their work. Solve realistic multi-step problems Solve realistic multi-step problems Estimation: Mental arithmetic, round answers to appropriate place value Use estimate to determine reasonableness in your answers Oral presentation Ratios and Proportions: Solve for an unknown using a ratio or proportion (rational equations) Work with scale drawing of house, multiplying or dividing a recipe, compute trip distance, rate and time,… Algebra
Scientific notation Geometry and Measurement US and metric measurements and convert in a unit measurement of their choice, and convert from one system to the other. Solve problems using objects- Perimeter and area Make scale drawing of a room, compute perimeter of floor, volume for paint for walls, surface area for carpet, etc… Compose and Decompose 2 &3 dimensional figures Solve problems using objects- surface area and volume Similar figures for scale drawings- map reading/ blue prints Use Pythagorean Theorem Statistics, Data, and Probability Mean, Median, Mode, and Find the price of an item (ex: burger) from several different restaurants or find different salaries from varied careers. Create a chart showing mean, median, and mode and range
conclusions on reliability Expressing Scientific Information Fill in given charts and graphs with data Read Charts & graphs of data Use the SI system of to present data Apply scientific vocabulary to explain results from analysis of data gained or reviewed Use effective methods to explain analysis of finding using scientific vocabulary, charts and graphs Scientific Theories Describe scientific theories Differentiate between hypothesis, theory and fact Describe why scientific theory changes over time and what evidence/data was responsible Compare current competing theories Give and defend one theory over a competing one How do theories affect scientists and nonscientists? Probability and Statistics Understand the relationship between science and math Use mean, median and mode to evaluate a given set of scientific data Collect data, analyze the data by finding the 4 statistical measures and create a chart of one of those Evaluate statistical data and determine the best measure for accurate display Design an experiment, collect data, analyze date statistical measures and draw conclusions about adjusting the experiment design Understand the connection between science and probability Design an experiment to test a probability hypothesis and collect the data Life Science
Human Body and Health Identify the characteristics and interaction between cells, tissues, organs and body systems Describe how organs and body systems interact to meet the of organisms, especially vertebrates Describe the importance of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids that allow organisms to grow, survive and reproduce Evaluate the effectiveness of vaccines in preventing disease Use cost-benefit analysis for a major medical treatment Give the name and function of each body system Understand the relationship between viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites Describe the importance of active and passive transport in organism survival Identify common cancers, rates, treatments, etc. Evaluate harm/benefit of diet programs Describe how homeostasis is maintained in humans Understand human cellular reproduction Relationship between Life systems and Energy Flow Differentiate between the different Kingdoms Understand the photosynthetic process Analyze the relationship between organ systems Evaluate American Indian sustainable land us practices Cause/Effect Movement of disease/virus' (Polio, HIV, Ebola) Identify the relationship between the food chain and food web Describe how producers, consumers and decomposers are connected Analyze the relationship between respiration and photosynthesis Ecosystems Identify an ecosystem and its ID MN native species Analyze how matter and energy are transformed and transferred in an ecosystem Describe the impact, both beneficial and harmful on natural systems Evaluate the risk/danger of draining a marsh
transferred from one to another Explain how refrigerators work Construct an electromagnet Use earthquakes to explain how seismic waves transfer energy Explain why a trumpet and guitar different when they play the same note Describe waves in terms of speed, wavelength, frequency and amplitude Conduct an experiment to show heat loss. Measure, graph and draw conclusions Work, Motion, and Forces Describe how push and pull forces make objects move Show how magnets repel and attract Measure, calculate and the speed of an object traveling in a straight line as a function of time and explain the objects motion Understand inertia in terms of a car collision Calculate your weight on different planets using data of the mass and radius of the planets and Newton's universal law of gravitation Describe gravity and give examples of how it works Use simple machines to show input and output of force and motion Show how an object’s direction is affected by forces acting upon it Calculate acceleration using specified forces in one dimension F=ma Use vector diagrams to describe force, velocity and acceleration Explain force and speed Explain how force, speed and direction are related Use Newton's law of motion to explain driving in the snow Know how to measure temperature, volume, weight and length Explain why combustion engines are inefficient at performing work
Calculate your mass and weight in Denver, the moon and Jupiter Matter, Chemical Properties and Reactions Related to Living Things Why does water exist in 3 states of matter Observe and record water changing states Conduct an experiment to measure amounts of water in its 3 states Identify common elements by protons, neutrons, electrons and show their relative charges and mass Describe the role of valence electrons in the formation of chemical bonds Describe the basic parts of atoms and molecules Identify physical changes that occur in materials Explain/show how the movement in particles explains melting, freezing, condensation and evaporation Why is the periodic table arranged like it is? Explain the law of conservation of mass using atom rearrangement in a chemical reaction Identify common elements from the periodic table Differentiate between the mass and weight of an object Conduct virtual acid/base mixture lab and record results and observations Where do isotopes come from and why are they important? Use and describe chemical reactions using symbols How are elements, compounds, atoms and molecules related Understand the reactants and products from a chemical reaction Why are quarks important? Explain exothermic and endothermic reactions Identify physical properties of metals and Analyze a mixture using physical properties of color, solubility, density, melting point and boiling point Build models to show ionic and covalent bonding Earth and Space Science Earth Structure and Processes Recognize differences in rocks & earth strata Classify physical properties of different minerals Show connection between atmospheric Correlate plate tectonics and volcanic & seismic activity Defend reasoning for prediction of next large earthquake
layers and earth layers Describe how earth changes Explain weathering of Show constructive & destructive processes to create landforms Show connection between fossils, geologic events, and extinction of life forms Use satellite imagery to identify tsunami detection/direction How is soil created? Interdependency within the Earth System Understand weather patterns and explain them Show the oceans effect on global climate Find a connection between the water cycle and water table levels Cause/Effect of global warming Choose and defend a strategy to reverse global warming Describe the water cycle Describe how wind is created Will lower water tables result in food shortage? Why? Know the difference between weather and climate What is the greenhouse effect? Does acid rain cause food to change taste? Use data to correlate fossil fuel use and air pollution Predict the end of the combustion engine
The Universe Understand major components of the universe Describe how the solar system stays in predictable order Explain hypotheses of how the earth formed to support life Follow and evaluate the death of a star and its effect on earth Hypothesize whether or Mars will be better suited to support life Describe how the universe fits together How do gravitational forces work? Use the Doppler shift to understand a neighbor galaxy Do planets or moons in our solar system have similar environments conditions to earth? Support or challenge the NASA program Explain day length, moon phases and eclipses Human Interactions with Earth Systems Differentiate between renewable & nonrenewable resources Describe use worldwide Is a connection between oil and natural gas extraction and earthquakes? Will we pay for water like gas someday? How would you stop Asian Carp from migrating up the Mississippi River? Why is recycling important? Analyze satellites: number, size, Are cleaner rivers/lakes healthier rivers/lakes? Has chemical use in farming been had positive result on the soil?
Licensed Instructional Support Personnel FTE: Justification: 144 Non-Licensed Instructional Support Personnel FTE: Justification: 145 Substitute Teacher-Licensed Personnel Salaries FTE: Justification: 146 Substitute Non-Licensed Classroom/Instructional Salaries FTE: Justification: 156 School Social Worker FTE: Justification: 157 School Psychologist FTE: Justification: 158 Qualified Mental Health Professional
Justification: 161 Certified Paraprofessional/Personal Care Assistant FTE: Justification: 162 Certified One-to-One Paraprofessional FTE: Justification: 163 Foreign Language Interpreter FTE: Justification: 164 Interpreter for the Deaf FTE: Justification: 165 School Counselor FTE: Justification: 168 Security Specialist FTE: Justification:
170 Non-Instructional Support FTE: Justification: 172 Physician (evaluation only) FTE: Justification: 175 Cultural Liaison FTE: Justification: 185 Other Salary Payments (Licensed or Certified) FTE: Justification: 186 Other Salary Payments (non-licensed or non-certified) FTE: Justification: 199 Salary Adjustments - Full Cafeteria Plans/Cash In Lieu of Benefits FTE: Justification:
Justification: 235 Dental Insurance Justification: 240 Long Term Disability Insurance Justification: 250 Tax Sheltered Annuities/Minnesota Deferred Compensation Plan Justification: 251 Employer-Sponsored Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) Justification: 252 Other Post Employment Benefits (Up to an equal to ARC) Justification: 270 Workers Compensation Justification:
Justification: 344 Audiologist Contracted Services >$25,000 Justification: 345 Licensed School Nurse Services >$25,000 Justification: 347 School Social Worker Contracted Services >$25,000 Justification: 348 School Psychologist Contracted Services >$25,000 Justification: 349 Qualified Mental Health Professional Contracted Services >$25,000 Justification: 350 Repairs and Maintenance Services Justification: 353
369 Fees/Student Travel Allowances Justification: 370 Operating Leases or Rentals, Rentals of Training Room Justification: 373 Educational Speech/Language Pathologist Contracted Services <$25,000 Justification: 374 Audiologist Contracted Services <$25,000 Justification: 377 School Social Worker Contracted Services <$25,000 Justification: 378 School Psychologist Contracted Services <$25,000 Justification:
461 Standardized Tests Justification: 470 Resources Justification: 490 Food Identify approximate number of workshops that will necessitate expenditures related to food/ refreshments Justification: 500 - Capital Expenditures Object Code Object Code Description and Justification Narrative – Please use additional as necessary. Funding Amount Per Object Code 530 Other Equipment Purchased – No indirect to be calculated for these costs Justification: