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Welcome to the 6th Grade Page! Each post below pertains to something the class is currently working on, or something they will be learning about within the week. Homework for the week will be posted on or before every Monday.

Friday, January 9, 2015

Research Reports due today!!

Here is the rubric that I will be using to grade your final drafts!!!  Good luck!!


Criterion
Poor 5-25 pts
Fair 25-40 pts
Good 40-50 pts
Content & Development
50 pts
Poor
- Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
Fair
- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Good
- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Criterion
Poor 5-25 pts
Fair 25-40 pts
Good 40-50 pts
Organization & Structure
50 pts
Poor
- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraph is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Fair
- Structure of the paragraph is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement.
Good
- Structure of the paragraph is clear and easy to follow.
Criterion
Poor 5-25 pts
Fair 25-40 pts
Good 40-50 pts
Format
50 pts
Poor
- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting. - Paragraph is inadequate/excessive in length.
Fair
- Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper is over/ under word length.
Good
- Paper follows designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Criterion
Poor 5-25 pts
Fair 25-40 pts
Good 40-50 pts
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
50 pts
Poor
- Paper contains numerous grammatical,   punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Fair
- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - Language lacks clarity or includes the use   of some jargon or conversational tone.
Good
- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
For every day late, the research paper will have 5 points taken off for a total of a ¼ of a letter grade.