1. Lewis and Clark Plants and Animals Rubric
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o Main/Topic idea sentence is clear and contains when
the plant or animal was sited along the trail for both
entries.
o Paragraphs have supporting details that describe when
and where the plant or animal was found, its diet,
(animal) range, habitat, appearance, status today, and
importance of the discovery.
o Paragraphs have minimal errors in punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.
o Both illustrations are completed and contain detail, attractive coloring, truly
students’ best work
3
o Main/Topic idea sentence is clear and contains when the plant or animal was
sited along the trail for both entries.
o Paragraphs have supporting details that describe all but one of the elements
o Paragraphs have few punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors.
o Both illustrations are completed. Both contain detail, attractive coloring, truly
students’ best work
2
o Main/Topic idea sentence is clear and contains when the plant or animal was
sited along the trail in one entry
o Paragraphs have supporting details that describe all
but two of the elements.
o Paragraphs have three to five punctuation,
capitalization, and spelling errors.
o Both illustrations are completed. At least two contain
detail, attractive coloring, truly students’ best work
1
o Most of the Main/Topic idea sentences are unclear.
o Paragraphs do not contain support or details.
o Many punctuation errors
o One illustration is not completed.