Performance Task: Creating a Journal
Grade Level: 4
Analytic Rubric:
Criteria Excellent (4) Good (3) Fair (2) Needs Improvement (1)
Content and Organization: The journal includes a clear and engaging introduction, well-developed entries with relevant details, and a thoughtful conclusion. The entries are organized in a logical and coherent manner. The journal includes an introduction, mostly well-developed entries with some relevant details, and a conclusion. The entries are mostly organized in a logical manner. The journal includes a basic introduction, entries with limited details, and a conclusion. The entries are somewhat organized. The journal lacks a clear introduction, entries with minimal details, and a conclusion. The entries are disorganized.
Language and Vocabulary: The journal demonstrates a strong command of grade-appropriate language and vocabulary. The student effectively uses descriptive words and varied sentence structures. The journal demonstrates a good command of grade-appropriate language and vocabulary. The student uses some descriptive words and varied sentence structures. The journal demonstrates a basic command of grade-appropriate language and vocabulary. The student uses limited descriptive words and sentence structures. The journal demonstrates a limited command of grade-appropriate language and vocabulary. The student uses repetitive words and simple sentence structures.
Spelling and Grammar: The journal has no spelling or grammar errors. The journal has minimal spelling or grammar errors that do not hinder understanding. The journal has some spelling or grammar errors that occasionally hinder understanding. The journal has numerous spelling or grammar errors that consistently hinder understanding.
Creativity and Originality: The journal demonstrates exceptional creativity and originality. The student goes beyond the expected and adds unique elements to their entries. The journal demonstrates good creativity and originality. The student includes some unique elements in their entries. The journal demonstrates basic creativity and originality. The student includes limited unique elements in their entries. The journal lacks creativity and originality. The student does not include any unique elements in their entries.
Presentation: The journal is neatly written or typed, with clear headings and appropriate use of paragraphs. The student uses illustrations or other visual aids to enhance the presentation. The journal is mostly neatly written or typed, with mostly clear headings and appropriate use of paragraphs. The student includes some illustrations or other visual aids. The journal is somewhat neatly written or typed, with somewhat clear headings and limited use of paragraphs. The student includes few illustrations or other visual aids. The journal is messy or poorly written, with unclear headings and inconsistent use of paragraphs. The student does not include any illustrations or other visual aids.
Total Score: /20
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