Rubric

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Animal Intelligence Writing Assignment
Animal Intelligence Writing Assignment
Criteria Ratings Pts
Student uses own words
Student doesn't not copy from videos. Student tries to use own words to summarize from videos.
threshold: pts
5 pts Full Marks Excellent summaries in own words without changing original meaning.
2 pts Good An attempt to summarize but some copying.
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5 pts
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Answers question #1
threshold: pts
5 pts Full Marks Complete answer to question.
2 pts Needs work Student doesn't answer question completely.
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5 pts
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Thoughtful, complete answer to question #2
Student tells about 3-5 stories or studies that show the animal is intelligent. Include specific examples/details from the stories or studies that show why the animal is intelligent.
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5 pts Full Marks Excellent summaries of 3-5 stories/studies with many examples and/or details.
2 pts Good Somewhat incomplete, not enough details and/or examples.
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5 pts
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Overall Grammar & Spelling
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5 pts Full Marks Student's writing is mostly free of grammar, sentence, and spelling errors.
2 pts Good Student's writing is understandable but needs to be proofread.
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5 pts
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