New Measure Example
Language Arts |
Biographical Report |
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| Performance Element | Level 4 | Level 3 | Level 2 | Level 1 |
| Report Sections | I completely explain the four main sections in my report: birth, early life, adult life, and major accomplishments. | I include four sections that have information about: birth, early life, adult life, and major accomplishments. | I include information about the four sections: birth, early life, adult life, and major accomplishments. However, some of my information is incomplete. | I have less than the four sections in my report or my information is inaccurate. |
| Introductions and Conclusions | I write creative introductory and concluding paragraphs in my report. | I write adequate introductory and concluding paragraphs in my report. | I am missing either an introductory or concluding paragraph from my report. | I have neither an introductory or concluding paragraph in my report. |
| Paragraph and Sentence Structure | I write in complete sentences in paragraph form. | I write in complete sentences but not necessarily in paragraph form. | I use complete sentences inconsistently. | I do not have complete sentences or use paragraphs whatsoever. |
| Cover Art | I create an original, creative cover for my report. | My cover contains some color and a picture. | I write only the title on the cover. I do not use any artwork, color, or design. | I did not include a cover on my report. |
| Sources | I used three or more current sources of information for my report. | I used only three current sources of information for my report. | I used only two sources of current information for my report. | I used less than two sources of information or my sources were outdated and inaccurate. |
| Bibliography | I include a bibliography in the proper form. | I include a bibliography using the majority of proper elements. | I include a bibliography but it does not follow the correct format. | I do not include a bibliography. |