7th Grade Science Homework Rubrics
Article Analysis
Vocabulary
.5
4 unknown words listed
1
1 word defined
2
4 unknown words listed, 2 of them
defined.
Both answers to two of the habits of mind questions (4 points each)
1
2
3
4
Identifies an idea in
Describes an idea
Provides some
Explains a relevant idea.
1-2 sentences.
with little
explanation of a
Elaboration may include a
explanation in 2-3
relevant idea in 3-4
supporting quote with an
sentences.
sentences.
introduction and explanation of
the quote. Avoids repeating
sentences. 5+ sentences
Connections Paragraph
1
Connection
between the idea
and one of the
science concepts
or practices is
identified in 1-2
sentences.
2
Connection between the
idea and one of the
science concepts or
practices is somewhat
explained in 2-3
sentences.
3
Connection between
the idea and one of
the science concepts
or practices well
explained in 3-4
sentences.
4
Connection between the idea
and one of the science
concepts or practices is well
explained. Avoids repeating
sentences. May contain an
additional connection to
another concept or practice.
5+ sentences.
2
3
Uses content vocabulary
Uses content
to begin to describe event
vocabulary to
or idea. Might refer to an
describe events or
example, but not explain
ideas. Might use
how it connects or
examples to illustrate
describe it completely. 2-3
relationship. 3-5
sentences.
sentences.
4
Uses content vocabulary to
describe relationships
between events or ideas. Uses
examples to illustrate
relationship and might
discuss the significance of the
relationship. 5+ sentences.
Explanation Paragraph Rubric
1
Might use some
vocabulary to
simply explain.
Processing Page Rubric
1
Shows almost
no effort to
explain or
display topic.
2
Shows
limited
explanation
of the topic.
3
Shows some
explanation of
topic, but there
is very little
evidence of
details,
4
Thoroughly
explained, but may
not be presented in a
new way or could be
creative, but not
include enough detail
5
Explains/illustrates topic
in a different structure or
format from sources in
class. Includes details
and/or examples that
support topic. Shows extra
examples or
creativity.
to include different
parts of topic.
effort in the presentation
of the page.