Rubric for Exploration Written Project Questions AnsweredQuestions are answered regarding explorer.

YOUR NAME: ___________________________________________ 3 Some questions were omitted or not fully answered.

Explorer: ____________________________________ Grade: VI 1 Only a couple of questions were answered. 0 Only a few questions were answered.

OrganizationInformation is organized in paragraphs. There should be 4 paragraphs. (1.) Who, (2.) When & Where, (3.) What, (4.) How & Why ConventionsGrammar conventions are correct. Complete sentences and spelling is correct. Handwritten or Typed in blue or black ink. Source Citation of database used is documented. Neatness.

4 All or most of the questions are answered about the person only omitting the questions that could not be addressed. All four paragraphs are written and complete. Each paragraph is a minimum of 7 sentences. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence. 2 or fewer errors throughout the report. The report is completed in either typed or handwritten in blue/black ink. Book is correctly cited using the MLA guidelines. The report is neat. Paper is not crinkled and handwriting is legible. Wheel has six sections illustrated and completed with a 2 sentence summary of the topic. Front of wheel is decorated with the name and years of birth and death. The back cover has a map of the world, trade routes, compass, & a key.

2 Many questions were left unanswered or not fully answered.

Only three paragraphs are written. Each paragraph has 5-7 sentences. Most paragraphs begin with a topic sentence. 3-5 errors throughout the report.

There are only two paragraphs. The paragraphs may have 5-7 sentences. Paragraphs may begin with topic sentence. 6-9 errors throughout the report. The report is completed in either typed or handwritten in blue/black ink. Book is cited with an attempt to use MLA citation guidelines.

There is only one paragraph. The paragraph may contain 5 or fewer sentences. The paragraph does not have a topic sentence. 10 errors throughout the report. The report is written in pencil or typed in a color other than blue or black. No source is cited for the biography book. The report is sloppy. Paper is crinkled and handwriting is legible. Wheel has six sections. Most (3 -4) illustrations are missing or a 2 sentence summary of the topic is missing in 2 of the sections. Front of wheel has the name (no decorating), & the years of life span are missing. The back cover has a map of the world, but 2 are missing (trade routes, or compass, or a key.)

NOTHING!

11 or more errors throughout the report. The report is not turned in. No source is cited for the biography book. The report is not turned in.

Wheel of ExplorationWheel is divided into six sections. Each section has an illustration and a minimum of 2 sentences summarizing the topic of (Who, When, Where, What, Why, & How) The front cover of the Wheel is decorated with the explorers name and dates of life span. The back cover has a map of the world with the explorers trade routes shown. Map also has a compass, and a key. TOTALS

Wheel has six sections that are illustrated or completed with a 2 sentence summary of the topic. Front of wheel is decorated with the name, but the years of life span may be missing. The back cover has a map of the world, or trade routes, or compass, or a key.

Wheel has six sections. Some (2) illustrations are missing or a 2 sentence summary of the topic is missing in 2 of the sections. Front of wheel has the name (no decorating), & the years of life span may be missing. The back cover has a map of the world, but one is missing (trade routes, or compass, or a key.)

Wheel has six sections. Most or All (5-6) illustrations are missing or a 2 sentence summary of the topic is missing in 3 or more of the sections. Front of wheel is missing the name (no decorating), & the years of life span are missing. The back cover does not have a map of the world, trade routes, or compass, or a key.

0 points 1-3 points 4-6 points 7-9 points 10-20 points

Grade Conversion O 55 56-70 71-85 86-100