Cover
Organization
Vocabulary and
Content
Accuracy
Illustrations
Title and illustration on cover accurately relate to the story
Content is well organized. All information needed is included
Title and illustration on cover somewhat relate to the story
Story is generally logical. Most information needed is included
Writer goes above and beyond, using a wide variety of vocabulary. Story includes all of the following characters:
Cytoskeleton, mitochondria, golgi apparatus,
ER, nucleus, DNA,
RNA, and proteins
Writer assigns all the characters in a relevant way.
All the characters correctly align with the roles of their corresponding cell organelle
Writer uses a variety of relevant vocabulary. Story includes at least 6 of the following characters:
Cytoskeleton, mitochondria, golgi apparatus,
ER, nucleus, DNA,
RNA, and proteins
The illustrations help present the plot throughout all areas of the story. They are creative and correctly correspond with the typical depiction of cell organelles
Writer assigns most of the characters in a relevant way.
Most of the characters correctly align with the roles of their corresponding cell organelle
The illustrations help present the plot throughout most areas of the story. They are creative and correctly correspond with the typical depiction of cell organelles
Title and illustration on cover are poorly done and somewhat relate to the story
Story is somewhat confusing in places. Some information needed is included
Writer uses some relevant vocabulary. Story includes at least 4 of the following characters:
Cytoskeleton, mitochondria, golgi apparatus,
ER, nucleus, DNA,
RNA, and proteins
Writer assigns some of the characters in a relevant way
Title and illustration on cover are poorly done and do not relate to the story
Story is somewhat illogical and confusing.
Information in topic lacking
Writer does not use sufficient vocabulary. Story includes less than
4 of the following characters:
Cytoskeleton, mitochondria, golgi apparatus,
ER, nucleus, DNA,
RNA, and proteins
Writer assigns one of the characters in a relevant way
The illustrations help present the plot throughout some areas of the story. They are creative and mostly correspond with the typical depiction of cell organelles
The illustrations help present the plot throughout some areas of the story. They mostly correspond with the typical depiction of cell organelles
No title or illustration
Poorly organized.
Incomplete coverage of topic
Writer does not use sufficient vocabulary. Story does not include any of the following characters:
Cytoskeleton, mitochondria, golgi apparatus,
ER, nucleus, DNA,
RNA, and proteins
None of the characters correctly align with the roles of their corresponding cell organelle
The illustrations
DO NOT help present the plot throughout any areas of the story. Or they DO
NOT correspond with the typical depiction of cell organelles

Comprehensibility
Comprehension
Effort and
Presentation
Reader can always understand what the writer is trying to communicate.
Correct use of scientific terms
Both team members are able to accurately answer all questions posed about the topic
Writer fulfills the requirements of the assignment, has used class time wisely, and has put extreme care and effort into the process.
Presentation is excellent
Reader can understand most of what the writer is trying to communicate.
Mostly correct use of scientific terms
Both team members are able to accurately answer most questions posed about the topic
Writer fulfills the requirements of the assignment, used some class time wisely, and put some effort into the process.
Presentation is very good
Reader can understand some of what the writer is trying to communicate.
Mostly correct use of scientific terms
Only one team member is able to answer any questions posed about the topic
Writer fulfills some of the requirements of the assignment, used some class time wisely, and put some effort into the process.
Presentation is good
Reader can understand some of what the writer is trying to communicate.
Incorrect use of scientific terms
Incomprehensible throughout. Does not use any relevant scientific terminology
Only one team member is able to answer most questions posed about the topic
Writer fulfills some of the requirements of the assignment, rarely used class time wisely, and didn’t put much effort into the process. Needs better presentation
Neither team member is able to answer any questions posed about the topic
Writer has not fulfilled the requirements of the assignment, never used time given in class, and did not put any effort into the process