Endangered Species Survival Plan Rubric
Introduction
5
The introduction
presents the
overall topic &
draws the reader
into the plan.
4
The introduction is
clear & coherent &
relates to the topic
Content
5
The content is
written clearly &
concisely with a
logical progression
of ideas &
supporting
information.
5
Addresses all 4
needs (human,
economic,
technological &
environmental).
5
The text is written
with no errors in
grammar,
punctuation &
spelling.
5
Very original &
creative
presentation.
Writing Mechanics
Creativity
Score
x 1.6 =
1-2
The introduction
does not orient the
audience to what
will follow.
4
The content is
written with a
logical progression
of ideas &
supporting
information.
3
The introduction
has some
structure but
doesn’t create a
strong sense of
what will follow.
3
The content is
vague in
conveying a point
of view & does not
create a strong
sense of purpose.
4
Addresses 3 of the
4 needs (human,
economic,
technological &
environmental).
3
Addresses 2 of the
4 needs (human,
economic,
technological &
environmental).
4
The text is clearly
written with few
mistakes in
grammar, spelling
& punctuation.
4
Some originality
apparent, and
variety used.
3
Spelling,
punctuation &
grammar errors
distract or impair
readability.
3
Little or no
variation or
originality shown.
1-2
Addresses 0-1 of
the 4 needs
(human,
economic,
technological &
environmental).
1-2
Many errors in
grammar, spelling
& punctuation
repeatedly distract
the reader.
1-2
Repetitive with no
variation shown.
/40
1-2
The content lacks
a clear point of
view & logical
sequence of
information.