UNIT RUBRICS
Non-Chronological Reports
The Encyclopedia of Extinct Animals 2070 
All the Rubrics for assessments can be found below:
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(Activity 2)       MIND MAP COMPLETION /10
0 Mark
1 Mark
2 Marks
Center Bubble Has Name
No animal name at center
Animal Name Incomplete.
('Rhino' not 'Black Rhino')
Full Name Given
Number of Branches (Stage 1)
N/A
4 Branches or Less
5 Branches or More
Number of Facts Per Branch (Stage 2)
All Branches have no Facts
Branches randomly have between 0 and 2 Facts
All Branches have 2 or more Facts
Attention Given to Formatting
N/A
Formatting as Default
Some Consideration to Formatting Given
Consideration of Spelling
N/A
Spelling
Generally Correct
Spelling Mostly correct
(Activity 3)        PADLET COMMENTS /10
0 Marks
1 Mark
2 Marks
Respectful Communication
Comments are disrespectful to the writer
Comments are generally respectful and polite
Comments are fully respectful and appropriate
'What I liked' Comment
Not included
Likes not entirely clear to the writer
Clear and precise articulation of likes.
'What I would like to know' Comment
Not Included
Wants to know not entirely clear to the writer
Clear and precise articulation of Wants to know.
Evidence of writing reviewed
N/A
Post relates to some aspects of mind maps
Post relates clearly to the mind map
Consideration of Spelling
N/A
Spelling generally correct
Spelling Mostly correct
(Activity 3)        EMAIL TO PROFESSIONAL /10
2 Marks
1 Mark
2 Marks
Person Identified
Organization Only identified 
Name and Organisation Identified
Name, Organisation and email address identified
Introduction of yourself is clear.
Unclear who you are.
Recipient mostly understands who you are.
Recipient understands who you are.
Introduction to the project is clear.
Recipient has no idea what the project is about.
Recipient mostly understand what the project is about.
Recipient understands what the project is about.
Purpose of the expectations of the recipient made clear. (What you want in response.)
Recipient does not know how to respond
Recipient not sure how to respond.
Recipient understands how to respond.
Respectful Communication
​Comments are disrespectful to the writer
Comments are generally respectful and polite
Comments are fully respectful and appropriate
(Activity 4)        Written Report/20
1 Mark
2 Mark
 3 Marks
4 Marks
Title and Introduction
Organization Only identified 
Name and Organisation Identified
Name, Organisation and email address identified
Clearly written 
Uses Fact and Not Opinion
Report consists of mainly personal opinion
There are some facts to support the report.
Most of the report has included facts
Each Paragraph is Supported with Facts
Written in Present Tense
There is little writing in the present tense.
Some effort has been made to maintain the present tense.
Most of the report is in the correct tense.
The report is written entirely in the present tense.
Sub Headings and Paragraphs
There are few paragraphs clearly marked with subheadings
Some subheadings and paragraphs are used
The report consists of mostly clear paragraphs with some subheadings.
Report clearly written in paragraphs each with clear subheading
Conclusion
​Conclusion unclear and not reflected in report.
Conclusions is mostly relevant.
Conclusions sums up report clearly.
Conclusion clearly sums up report which include ideas for action
(Activity 4)   Video Presentation /20
1 Mark
2 Mark
 3 Marks
4 Marks
Titles, Transitions and Effects
No Titles or transitions exist
Attempts at using titles and transitions are made
Titles and Transitions do not detract from Video
Titles and transitions enhance the video
Photos and Imagery
Photos and Images do not relate to the subject
Some of the imagery is off topic
Photos and images mostly relate to the narration
Images and Photos relate to the Narration
Audio and Narration
Narration is added but not in sync.
Narration sets good pace and is of good volume 
Additional audio is included but mixing is detracting
Narration is enhanced with additional sound tracks and fx.
Use of Technology
Student requires support to manage the technology
Student needs some support in applying the technology
Student competent at using technology
Student easily able to manipulate technology to needs
Overall Design and Content
​Content is confused by design
Content and design are clear
Design enhances content
Design and Content are coherent and work together
(Activity 5 & Activity 6)        Blogging /10
0 Marks
1 Mark
2 Marks
Respectful Communication
Comments are disrespectful to the writer
Comments are generally respectful and polite
Comments are fully respectful and appropriate
Evidence of viewing content
N/A
Blog Post contains ideas from the video
Blog Post contains explicit references to the video.
Explains Opinions and Reasoning
Not Included
The purpose of your writing is sometimes unclear.
Your oipinions and reasoning for your comments are clear.
Evidence of other influences
N/A
Some other ideas are included.
Your writing includes other ideas to show wider learning
Consideration of Spelling
N/A
Spelling generally correct
Spelling Mostly correct
(Activity 6)       Self Evaluation /10
1/2 Mark
1 Mark
2 Marks
Question 1
​Answers what and why
Good attempt has been made to answer at least one question.
Answers are mostly complete and comprehensive for both questions.
Answers of  what and why are fully realized and comprehensive.
Question 2
​Answers what and why
Good attempt has been made to answer at least one question.
Answers are mostly complete and comprehensive for both questions.
Answers of  what and why are fully realized and comprehensive.
Question 3
​Answers what and why
Good attempt has been made to answer at least one question.
Answers are mostly complete and comprehensive for both questions.
Answers of  what and why are fully realized and comprehensive.
Question 4
​Answers what and why
Good attempt has been made to answer at least one question.
Answers are mostly complete and comprehensive for both questions.
Answers of  what and why are fully realized and comprehensive.
Consideration of Spelling and Grammar
Spelling and grammar often correct
Spelling and grammar generally correct
Spelling and grammar mostly correct
WELL DONE! YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE UNIT AND CREATED
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF EXTINCT ANMALS 2070.
CONGRATULATIONS!