Cell Vocabulary 1. cell wall – gives the plant cell support and shape 2. cell membrane – controls the flow of materials in and out of the cell 3. mitochondrion – a rod-like structure that helps supply energy to other parts of the cell 4. vacuole – a fluid-filled sac that stores different materials 5. nucleus – controls cell activities and is surrounded by a protective tissue that separates it from the rest of the cell 6. chloroplast – contains chlorophyll and is used by a plant to make food 7. cytoplasm – a jelly-like material that surrounds the nucleus 8. Endoplasmic reticulum – a network of thin tissue that runs throughout the cytoplasm. It helps move materials to all cell parts. 9. Ribosome – a small, ball-like particle in the cytoplasm. It builds proteins needed by the cell Scoring Rubric – Compare and Contrast Scoring Rubric – Compare and Contrast _____ Writing contains four complete paragraphs _____ Writing contains four complete paragraphs following correct format and is on the topic. following correct format and is on the topic. _____ Provides a clear introduction outlining points to be covered. _____ Provides a clear introduction outlining points to be covered. _____ Provides a paragraph discussing differences between two things being contrasted. _____ Provides a paragraph discussing differences between two things being contrasted. _____ Provides a paragraph discussing similarities in the two things being compared. _____ Provides a paragraph discussing similarities in the two things being compared. _____ Provides a conclusion which ties up all loose ends and reiterates all main points covered in body. _____ Provides a conclusion which ties up all loose ends and reiterates all main points covered in body. _____ Minimal mechanical errors. _____ Minimal mechanical errors. 6 checks = A 4-5 checks = B 3 checks = C 2 checks = D 1 check = F 6 checks = A 4-5 checks = B 3 checks = C 2 checks = D 1 check = F Scoring Rubric – Compare and Contrast Scoring Rubric – Compare and Contrast _____ Writing contains four complete paragraphs _____ Writing contains four complete paragraphs following correct format and is on the topic. following correct format and is on the topic. _____ Provides a clear introduction outlining points to be covered. _____ Provides a clear introduction outlining points to be covered. _____ Provides a paragraph discussing differences between two things being contrasted. _____ Provides a paragraph discussing differences between two things being contrasted. _____ Provides a paragraph discussing similarities in the two things being compared. _____ Provides a paragraph discussing similarities in the two things being compared. _____ Provides a conclusion which ties up all loose ends and reiterates all main points covered in body. _____ Provides a conclusion which ties up all loose ends and reiterates all main points covered in body. _____ Minimal mechanical errors. _____ Minimal mechanical errors. 6 checks = A 4-5 checks = B 3 checks = C 2 checks = D 1 check = F 6 checks = A 4-5 checks = B 3 checks = C 2 checks = D 1 check = F VENN DIAGRAM – PLANT AND ANIMAL CELLS Plant Cell Animal Cell