Field Guide Rough Draft Template & Points

NAME:_________________________
Common Name:_______________________ (1 point)
Picture: Try to sketch. You may use a photo if you do not feel comfortable drawing. (1
point)
Leaf Description: (8 points)
Must include the following
Measurements
Simple or Compound
Alternate, Opposite, Whorled
Leaf Shape
Edge- Lobed, Toothed, Entire
Texture (example: waxy)
Scent?
Color

General Description of the Plant: (10 points)

Where does it grow?

How tall does it get?

Is it edible for humans?

Does it have fruit, nuts, flowers? If so, include details.

Is it native? Non-native? Invasive?

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Does it have any special uses? For example, is it used as a decoration? Do people use it
for anything? Do animals use it for food or shelter? Is it a pollinator?

Interesting Facts: (5 points)

Category
All required
information
included
Editing and
Revisions

Final Product

Field Guide Grading Rubric

Advanced
Proficient
Every item
required is
included
25 points
Appropriate
punctuation is
used and the
entry contains
0-4 spelling
mistakes.
5 points
The final
product is
neatly written,
clean, and
presentable. It
is turned in on
time.
5 Points

All but 1-3

required items
included
(See notes)
Appropriate
punctuation is
sometimes
used and the
entry contains
5-8 spelling
mistakes.
3 points
The final
product is
sometimes
difficult to read,
but is clean and
presentable. It
is turned in on
time.
3 points

Basic
More than 3
required items
missing
(See notes)
Punctuation is
inappropriate
and the entry
contains more
than 8 spelling
mistakes.
1 point
The final
product is
difficult to read
and is not
presentable. It
is turned in
late.
1 point

Total: ______/35
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