| Attempt is missing or barely started. | There is one unclear or unimportant detail given. | There is 1 detail clearly written that supports the main idea OR 2 details are given but may not connect effectively to the main idea. | The 2 details connect to the main idea and create a strong piece of writing that conveys the information. |
| Missing | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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Every piece of writing needs key details to support a main idea. Here is how we determine whether your details are written well.
| Attempt is missing or barely started. | Less than 2-3 details used or the writing is not clear enough to find the details. | 2 details are clearly written and support the main idea OR 3 details are given but may not connect effectively to the main idea. | All 3 details connect to the main idea and create a strong piece of writing that conveys the information. |
| Missing | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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Information comes from sources. It’s important you let people know what sources you used! Be sure to list the books, websites, newspapers, etc. that you used to create this writing.
| Attempt is missing or barely started. | No citations are related to this topic. | Some citations are present, but some writing used facts from sources not cited. | Every book, website, newspaper, etc. used for facts in this writing is listed at the bottom. |
| Missing | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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This is the rubric for how well-written your paragraph is.
| Attempt is missing or barely started. | Paragraph is disorganized and/or grammar inhibits a reader from understanding. | Paragraph is somewhat organized and/or grammar detracts from the reader’s understanding. | Paragraph is clearly organized and grammar does not restrict the reader’s understanding. |
| Missing | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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Citing the text is important for everyone to know where you got your information. Sometimes when you look again at the book, you will have a new idea too. Continue reading closely!
| Attempt is missing or barely started. | There are less than 2 citations and they are vague or unconnected to the main idea. | There is only 1 citation that is clear and connected to the main topic. | There are 2 citations that are clear and connected to the main topic. |
| Missing | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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You are trying to show an important scene in this book! You will need to show the details that are important to the story, and the details that you really liked. Think about the characters, where they are, and all the things around them as you show off your knowledge of this book.
| Attempt is missing or barely started. | Diorama shows 1 character or object in the scene but does not show enough important details about the scene. | The diorama shows some important characters and/or objects in the scene but there are some inaccuracies or important details are still left out. | The diorama shows the important characters and objects in the scene and it is clear what is happening. |
| Missing | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Note: If you draw a poster, or paint a picture, or create a diorama, the same criteria apply to each display of this event.
Review your work and give yourself a score. Explain why you gave your work this score.
This is the rubric for how well-written your paragraph is.
| Attempt is missing or barely started. | Paragraph is disorganized and/or grammar inhibits a reader from understanding. | Paragraph is somewhat organized and/or grammar detracts from the reader’s understanding. | Paragraph is clearly organized and grammar does not restrict the reader’s understanding. |
| Missing | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Review your work and give yourself a score. Explain why you gave your work this score.
Citing the text is important for everyone to know where you got your information. Sometimes when you look again at the book, you will have a new idea too. Continue reading closely!
| Attempt is missing or barely started. | There are less than 2 citations and they are vague or unconnected to the main idea. | There is only 1 citation that is clear and connected to the main topic. | There are 2 citations that are clear and connected to the main topic. |
| Missing | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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This is the rubric for how engaging your epilogue outline is.
| Attempt is missing or barely started. | Outline is disorganized and/or does not add much to the plot. | Outline is somewhat organized and/or does not add much to the plot. | Outline is clearly organized and creates an interesting next step to the text. |
| Missing | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Review your work and give yourself a score. Explain why you gave your work this score.
Citing the text is important for everyone to know where you got your information. Sometimes when you look again at the book, you will have a new idea too. Continue reading closely!
| Attempt is missing or barely started. | There are less than 2 citations and they are vague or unconnected to the main idea. | There is only 1 citation that is clear and connected to the main topic. | There are 2 citations that are clear and connected to the main topic. |
| Missing | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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