Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Letter to the Governor	Letter contains fragments, run-ons,  more than 4 errors in Grammar and Spelling, no accurate facts about topic	Letter contains some sentences that are complete and well-constructed, 3-4 errors in grammar and/or spelling, 1-2 accurate facts about the topic.	All sentences are complete and well-constructed (no fragments, no run-ons), Paragraphing is generally done well, 1-2 errors in grammar and/or spelling, contains 3-4 accurate facts about the topic.	Sentences and paragraphs are complete, well-constructed and of varied structure, no errors in grammar or spelling, contains at least 5 accurate facts about the topic.
Bibliography	Contains only one sited source with marginal errors.	Contains more than one source sited with minor errors.	Contains more than one source sited correctly, but does not support work shown.	Contains more than one source, all sited correctly, all relates to work shown.
Group Planning	One or more students in the group cannot clearly explain what information they are responsible for locating.	Each student in the group can, with minimal prompting from peers, clearly explain what information s/he is responsible for locating.	Each student in the group can clearly explain what information s/he is responsible for locating.	Each student in the group can clearly explain what information is needed by the group, what information s/he is responsible for locating, and when the information is needed.
Mock Habitat	Inappropriate materials were selected.	Materials more appropriate would have been better.	Appropriate materials were selected with creativity, but with a lack of research support.	Appropriate materials were selected, used creatively, and supported research.
Oral Presentation	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.