Stem Cell Writing Rubric Example on 100 Scale Scoring Elements Not Yet Approaches Expectations Meets Expectations Advanced Thesis/main point 10 points ___/10 Attempts to establish a or purpose, but lacks a clear or sustained purpose. 0-3 Establishes a theme but purpose is weak, with some lapses in coherence. 4-7 Establishes a with a purpose carried through the narrative. 7-9 Establishes a compelling theme with a well-developed purpose carried through the narrative through skillful use of narrative techniques. 10 Reading/ Research 10 points ---/10 Directly restates information from reading materials OR information from source materials is irrelevant for the purpose at hand. 0-3 Uses reading materials with minor lapses in cohesion, accuracy or relevance. 4-6 Accurately integrates reading material, to authenticate the narrative. 7-9 Accurately and seamlessly integrates reading material to authenticate the narrative 10 Content 60 points ___/60 Descriptions of quote, experiences, individuals, and/or events are overly simplified or lack details. Attempts to include disciplinary content, but understanding of content is Develops explanation with some detail but sense of time, place, and meaning. Uses appropriate stylistic devices unevenly Briefly disciplinary Develops explanation with sufficient detail to add depth and complexity to the sense of time, place, and meaning. Uses appropriate stylistic devices to support the purpose of the narrative. Elaborates on quote with comprehensive detail to add depth and complexity to the sense of time, place, and meaning. Skillfully integrates appropriate stylistic devices to support the
weak; content is irrelevant, inappropriate, or inaccurate. 0-34 content relevant to the prompt; shows basic or uneven understanding of content; minor errors in explanations 35-44 Accurately presents disciplinary content relevant to the prompt with sufficient explanations that demonstrate understanding. 45-55 purpose of the narrative. Integrates relevant and accurate disciplinary content with thorough explanations that demonstrate in-depth understanding. 55-60 Organization/ Grammar/Mechanics 20 points ___/20 Attempts to use a narrative structure; composition is disconnected or rambling. Lacks control of grammar, usage, and mechanics; little or ineffective use of transitions 0-4 Applies a narrative structure (chronological or descriptive), with some lapses in coherence or awkward use of the organizational structure. Demonstrates an uneven command of standard English; inconsistently uses transitions between sentences and paragraphs to connect 5-9 Applies a narrative structure (chronological or descriptive) appropriate to the purpose, task, and audience; narrative clearly conveys the theme or purpose Demonstrates a command of standard English conventions with few errors; consistently uses transitions between sentences and paragraphs to connect Applies a complex narrative structure appropriate to the purpose, task and audience. that enhances communication of theme or purpose and keeps the reader engaged Demonstrates a well-developed command of standard English conventions; effectively uses transitions between sentences and paragraphs to connect ideas. 15-20
Global Warming Digital Presentation/Documentary Category Points Available Points Earned Comments Climate Change Background Discuss human impact on composition of Earth’s atmosphere. Discuss change to carbon dioxide levels Describe and give examples of greenhouse gases Describe greenhouse effect. What are fossil fuels? How do they affect carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere? How does cellular respiration affect carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere? 25 Cellular Respiration and Burning fossil fuels comparison How are they alike? Different? 25 Using data and evidence from reliable sources (not Wikipedia) Describe which of the two, or how both are cause of climate change. (give source credit) 25 Effort/Digital Presentation Did you do quality work? Was your covered with good content? Not overwhelming Pictures appropriate 25 Total 100