This rubric assesses a student project on weather performance with 25 total points. It evaluates a student's research log, essay introduction, essay body, essay conclusion, and overall writing mechanics. The research log is assessed on completion, timeliness, proofreading, and thoughtfulness. The introduction is evaluated on the level of information provided about the issue, capturing the audience's attention, and a clear thesis statement. The body is judged on supporting an argument with strong, specific evidence and clearly connecting evidence to the argument. The conclusion is based on restating the claim and summarizing the argument. Overall writing mechanics examines freedom from errors and proper citations.

1. PROJECT RUBRIC: Weather Performance Assessment
Standard: MS-ESS2-5 Collect data to provide evidence for how the motions & complex interactions of air masses results in changes in weather conditions.
This assignment will count as an “Assessment/Test” grade!
Total Score: _____/25 points
Student Name:_____________________________________
Per:_____
Date:__________
3-Achieved Just Below
Expectation
Several, but not all,
expectations were achieved.
2 – Did Not Meet
Expectations
None of the expectations
were met.
*Includes information about
the issue.
*Your claim is stated clearly
in your thesis statement.
Several, but not all,
expectations were achieved.
None of the expectations
were met.
*Argument is thoroughly
supported by strong, specific,
and appropriate evidence.
*Evidence is clearly
introduced, analyzed and
connected to the argument.
Included evidence to support
your claim.
Several, but not all,
expectations were achieved.
None of the expectations
were met.
Essay Conclusion
*Claim is obvious and
clearly restated.
*Summarize your argument
in a convincing manner.
*Restated your claim.
*Summarized your argument.
Several, but not all,
expectations were achieved.
None of the expectations
were met.
Overall Writing Mechanics
*Almost entirely free of
spelling, grammar, and
punctuation errors.
*All sources are cited
correctly and completely.
*Digital heading was
included.
*Paragraph format was
obvious.
*Several spelling, grammar
and punctuation.
Several, but not all,
expectations were achieved.
None of the expectations
were met.
CATEGORY
Research Log
5 – Exceeded Expectation
Completed all activities and
reflection log:
*Finished by deadline
*Evidence of proofreading
*Thoughtful detailed
responses
4 – Achieved Expectation
*Completed all 4 activities
and reflection log.
Essay Introduction
*Detailed information about
the issue.
*Use of language captures
attention of the audience,
enticing them to read more
about the issue.
*Your claim is stated clearly
in your thesis statement.
Essay Body
“Can we truly predict
weather?”