EVALUATION

RUBRIC FOR---  PEARLS: GEMS FROM THE SEA




Criteria
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 Points
Introduction
 The introductory
paragraph is nicely     written. It grabs the
reader's attention.
 A clear, if somewhat ordinary
beginning, presents the topic.
It may not create interest.                                                                                                                                                   		 The paragraph
is satisfactorily written,
but the conclusion
is unclear.
 The introductory paragraph
is poorly written and lacks a
main idea.
Conclusion
 The conclusion is
nicely written. It sums
up the main points of
the material in an interesting
and logical way. It gives a
finished feeling to the paper.
 The conclusion summarizes the
main ideas of the topic.
 		The paragraph is
satisfactorily written,
but the conclusion is
unclear.
 The conclusion
is poorly written and
organized. No logical
conclusion is given.
Grammar and
Mechanics
 There are no grammatical or mechanical errors.
 Some minor errors in grammar
and/or mechanics are present.
 		Some grammatical and
mechanical errors are present.
 Major grammatical and mechanical
errors are present.
Fulfill Team
Role's Duties
 Performs all duties of assigned
team roles.
 Performs nearly all duties.
 		Performs very little duties.
 Does not perform any duties
of assigned team role.
Cooperation
with Team
 Never argues with
teammates.
 Rarely argues.
 		Sometimes argues.
 Usually argues with
teammates.
Make Fair
Decisions
 Always helps team to reach
a fair decision.
 Usually considers all views.
 		Often sides with friends instead
of considering all views.
 Usually wants to have things
his/her own way.
Structure
 The information is presented with
 logic and sequence which
develops readers' thorough
understanding of the topic.
Transitional sentences connect
paragraphs.
 The information is developed by
logic and sequence that helps the
reader understand the topic. Transitional words are used.Topic
sentences are used to introduce paragraphs.
 		Poor logic or sequence of information limits the reader's
understanding of the topic.
Transitions are missing or poor
and ineffective. Topic sentences
are weak or missing.
 Poor or disorganized format
interfers with presentation of
ideas. Disorganized, illogical
presentation of information
prevents readers from understanding topic.   No transition is apparent. Little or no
paragraphing makes the text difficult
to follow and understand.                                                                           

Support
 Indepth knowledge of
the subject is demonstrated.
Complete and effective
explanation and description
is provided.

Basic knowledge of the subject
is presented in a general manner
with little attention to specific details.
Explanations and descriptions are
broad and general. Content is
appropriate and meets the requirement of the prompt.
 		Some knowledge of the subject.is presented,
but a significant amount is omitted or presented poorly. Explanation and/or support is irrelevant, unclear,
and/or ineffective. The content doesn't meet
requirements of the prompt or interfers with the
presentation.
 Little subject knowledge
is displayed, and
important information
is omitted. The information provides no explanations,
descriptions, or evidence.

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