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Constellation Story Rubric

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Constellation Story Rubric

 

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Content I interpret the skies in a creative way by designing a unique constellation from a cluster of stars and writing a modern-day myth.

My story clearly shows a solid understanding of constellations and offers an original and insightful interpretation of a group of stars.		 I interpret the skies in a creative way by designing a constellation from a cluster of stars and writing a short modern-day myth.

My story clearly shows a good understanding of constellations and offers an original interpretation of a group of stars.		 I interpret the skies by designing a constellation from a cluster of stars and writing a short modern-day myth.

My story clearly shows a basic understanding of constellations and offers an interpretation of a group of stars that may not be very original.		 I interpret the skies by designing a constellation from a cluster of stars.

My story shows lack of understanding of the constellations and is vaguely related to an existing interpretation of a group of stars.  
Organization I organize my writing with:
  • strong, inviting openings
  • relevant supporting details
  • creative sequencing
  • thought-provoking conclusions
 I organize my writing with:
  • inviting openings
  • supporting details
  • order of events
  • interesting conclusions
 I organize my writing with:
  • a recognizable opening
  • supporting details that may leave the reader confused
  • unclear order of events
  • an undeveloped conclusion
 I organize my writing with:
  • a missing or unclear opening
  • randomly placed details
  • an order that makes the main idea difficult to understand
  • no resolution or closure
Voice and Word Choice I use a style, tone, format, or genre appropriate to the reader.

I use a variety of words that highlight my meaning and evoke strong images.		 I use a style or tone appropriate to the assignment.

I use a variety of words that may highlight my meaning and evoke clear images. 		 I am not necessarily aware of the reader when I write.

I use words that work, but they are not effective in capturing the readers’ interest.		 I do not take the reader into account.

I use everyday language and simple vocabulary to describe or discuss.
Conventions I write with an excellent command of the conventions of language (spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and grammar).

I self-edit, respond positively to peer and teacher reviews, and I am willing to revise and rewrite.		 I write using many of the conventions of language.

I revise my writing to make my ideas or organization clearer.		 I write using a number of the basic conventions of language.

I review and revise my work for content and form with help. 		 I use the forms of spoken language in writing.

I do not edit my work, even if the work is unclear.

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