Writing Rubric: Plants

Objective 1 3 5
Sample is lacking in correct Sample is vague or lacks Sample elaborates on given topic
vocabulary, complexity and or elaboration with minor without any misconceptions
has severe misconceptions misconceptions
What Plants Need to Survive: -Names all 4 things that plants
-Sunlight, soil, water, and carbon need to survive.
dioxide (for photosynthesis).

Score: 5
The Parts of a Plant: -Names all 5 parts of a plant.
-Petals, pollen, stem/shoot, -Lists two functions of both the
leaves, roots. stem and the roots.
-How they function (1-2)

Score: 5
Germination: -Explanation of germination is
- Definition accurate.
-Definition is stated in last
Score: 5 sentence of second paragraph.
Components of the Plant life -No mention of the plant life cycle
cycle: or the components.
-Able to list at least 2-3

Score: 1
Photosynthesis -Definition is stated for
-Definition photosynthesis.
-Detailed, accurate explanation
Score: 5 and definition are provided.

Final Score: 21/25