Beginning

1

Developing

2

Accomplished

3

Excellent

4

Score

Grammar (spelling, punctuation, capitalization)

Many spelling and grammatical errors.

A few errors.

Only one or two errors.

Spelling and grammar perfect.

Accuracy of facts

Facts were not accurate.

Some facts were accurate.

All but one fact was accurate.

All facts were accurate.

Presentation (typed graphic organizer, report, and PowerPoint presentation)

Illegible, messy, no thought.

Almost illegible, little thought.

Legible writing, accompanying illustrations, poorly presented.

Well organized presentation, typed or written using a word processor, accompanying illustrations.

Research (Does it cover all of the appropriate topics?)

Does not cover all appropriate topics.

Covers some of the appropriate topics.

Covers most of the appropriate topics.

All appropriate topics covered well. Also includes interesting facts.

Main idea

Thoughts wander away from topic.

Stays on topic most of the time.

Stays on topic all the way through the paper. 

Stays on topic all the way through the paper.  Uses details to support main idea.