STEM: Colonial America

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Assessment Rubric for Informational Column

	Clearly Evident 4	Moderately Evident 3	Somewhat Evident 2	Not Evident 0
Ideas/Content Provides a clear explanation of the decisions you made as a colonist. Includes five pieces of advice. Advice is supported with evidence from your experience and your reading. Includes images or graphs to support ideas.
Organization Headline is engaging and appropriate. Introduction is engaging and draws readers in. Information is developed in a clear, logical structure that guides readers purposefully through the text. Key points stand out clearly. Paragraphs are used effectively to organize information. Ideas flow smoothly and in a logical manner. Transitions are natural and help to make a cohesive article. Conclusion is clear and goes beyond summarizing.
Voice Voice is engaging and draws readers in. Tone is appropriate for the topic, purpose and audience. There is a clear awareness and consideration of the intended audience.
Mechanics Precise diction is used. Words are used correctly and effectively to enhance meaning. Words capture interest. Sentences begin in a variety of ways and effectively move readers from one sentence to the next. A variety of sentence structures and lengths create a natural flow and rhythm. Correct grammar, usage and mechanics (spelling and punctuation) are used consistently throughout. Minor errors do not distract the reader. Punctuation is used purposefully and effectively to guide the reader and enhance meaning.