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Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Accomplished 3 |
Excellent 4 |
Score |
Introduction |
Disorganized, no information on what is to come |
Gives too little information. |
Summarizes report |
Concise, well-written introduction |
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Research Part 1 (name, anatomy, locomotion, diet, habitat, range, adaptations) |
Does not cover all appropriate topics |
Covers some of the appropriate topics. |
Covers most of the appropriate topics. |
All appropriate topics covered well. Also includes interesting facts. |
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Research Part 2 (life cycle/reproduction, behavior, defense/offense, enemies, species survival status, classification, etc.) |
Does not cover all appropriate topics |
Covers some of the appropriate topics. |
Covers most of the appropriate topics. |
All appropriate topics covered well. Also includes interesting facts. |
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Spelling/Grammar |
Many spelling and grammatical errors |
A few errors |
Only one or two errors |
Spelling and grammar perfect |
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Presentation |
Illegible, messy |
Almost illegible |
Legible writing, accompanying illustrations |
Well organized presentation, typed or written using a word processor, accompanying illustrations |
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References |
No references |
A single reference, incomplete citation |
Several references with incomplete citations |
Many references, listed in appropriate format |
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Timeliness |
Over a week late |
A week late |
A day or two late |
Handed in on time |
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