Beginning 
1

Developing 
2

Accomplished 
3

Exemplary 
4

Poster

Representation of Water Cycle

The poster does not accurately represent a step in the water cycle with a picture, definition, and real life example.

The poster represents a step in the water cycle with a poor definition, picture, and real life example.

The poster represents a step in the water cycle with an adequate definition, picture, and real life example.

The poster represents a step in the water cycle with an excellent definition, picture, and real life example.

Completion

Made little or no attempt to complete poster.

Poster partially complete.

Poster nearly complete.

Poster is complete.

Information Accuracy

Poster has incorrect information and misspelled words.

Poster has some incorrect information or misspelled words.

No incorrect information, but some spelling errors.

There is no incorrect information or misspelled words.

Design

Beginning 
1

Developing 
2

Accomplished 
3

Book

Accurate / Entertaining account of the Water Cycle

Poster

Representation of Water Cycle

The poster does not accurately represent a step in the water cycle with a picture, definition, and real life example.

The poster represents a step in the water cycle with a poor definition, picture, and real life example.

Completion

Completion

Made little or no attempt to complete poster.

Poster partially complete.

Information Accuracy

Information Accuracy

Poster has incorrect information and misspelled words.

Poster has some incorrect information or misspelled words.

Design

The text of the book in difficult to follow, and illustrations distract from the story.

The text of the book is somewhat confusing, and illustrations do not follow along with the story.

The text of the book is good, but could be better, illustrations are adequate.

The text is excellent, and illustrations complement the story.

Presentations

Demonstrates Understanding of Topic

Does not seem to understand the topic very well.

Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.

Shows a good understanding of the topic.

Shows a full understanding of the topic.

Prepration

Speaks clearly and distinctly some (84-75%) of the time. Mispronounces more than one word.

Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word.

Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.

Posture / Eye Contact

Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.

Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact.

Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Group Work

Shows Respect to Group Members

Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Often is not a good team player.

Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others, but sometimes is not a good team member.

Usually listens to, shares, with, and supports the efforts of others. Does not cause "waves" in the group.

Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Tries to keep people working well together.

Contributes to Group

Rarely provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. May refuse to participate.

Sometimes provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A satisfactory group member who does what is required.

Usually provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A strong group member who tries hard!

Routinely provides useful ideas when participating in the group and in classroom discussion. A definite leader who contributes a lot of effort.