Rubric
#1
Observing and Describing
STUDENT/GROUP: _____________________
Activity ____________________________
Evidence
of Skill/
Behavior
Lesson
1 2 3 4 5 6 OTHER
High
Proficiency
4
Proficient
3
Some
Proficiency
2
No/Limited
Proficiency
1
High
Proficiency
4
Proficient
3
Some
Proficiency
2
No/Limited
Proficiency
1
defining
naming
recognizing
discovering
exploring
recalling
documenting
Questioning and Investigating
Evidence
of Skill/
Behavior
inferring
experimenting
hypothesizing
testing
collecting
researching
Lesson
1 2 3 4 5 6 OTHER
RUBRIC #2
Observing and Describing
STUDENT/GROUP: ___________________
Skill
High
Proficiency
4
Proficient
3
Some
Proficiency
2
No/Limited
Proficiency
1
High
Proficiency
4
Proficient
3
Some
Proficiency
2
No/Limited
Proficiency
1
Observes work of art sufficiently to list
major and minor features (Hippogriff).
Discusses work of art in small peer group
using 5W+H and presents to class (Mirro).
Describes “mystery” work of art sufficiently
(orally) for others to reproduce (Starry
Night).
Writes readers theatre script about work of
art with small peer group and present to
class. (Also for novel theme or
math/science problem (Hippogriff).
Observes random star pattern, identifies
object and writes constellation myth.
Explains in detail connections between
constellations and corresponding myths
(various—student chosen)
Explores Zodiac signs and identifies own
sign with peers of same sign. Reads,
discusses and summarizes associated
myth.
Questioning and Investigating
Skill
Composes questions (in peer groups), then
interviews classmate or parent about
something they love. Writes report and
illustrates it.
Composes 5W+H and/or QAR questions
about a work of art (Hippogriff).
Discusses class issue with peer group, and
brainstorms possible solutions (increase
efficient use of time).
Designs science investigation on current
science unit (matter).
With peers of same Zodiac sign,
investigates traits associated with sign to
answer, “Am I like my zodiac sign?”
Researches natural phenomenon uses
facts to write a related myth (various—
student chosen).