Diary of a Seed Digital Story Rubric

Outstanding
21-25 points
Story reflects an accurate portrayal of the life cycle of a plant. [10 points]

Very Good
16-20 points
Story contains many examples of accurate information about the lifecycle of a plant. [8 points] Story includes vocabulary words often but not always accurately. [4 points] More than half of the entries in the diary include a relevant image. [4 points] Many examples of creativity and originality throughout the story. [4 points]

Good
11-15 points
About half of the information on the lifecycle of the plant in the story is accurate [6 points] Story includes vocabulary words occasionally and accurately. [3 points] About half of the entries include a relevant image. [3 points] A substantial amount of creativity and originality evident within the story. [3 points]

Fair
6-10 points
Less than half of the information on the lifecycle of a plant is accurate. [4 points] Story includes vocabulary words occasionally but not always accurately. [2 points] Less than half of the entries include a relevant image. [2 points] Few instances of creativity and originality within the story. [2 points]

Needs Work
0-5 points
There is little to no information about the lifecycle of a plant. [0-2 points] Story includes little to no vocabulary words. [0-1 point(s)] Little or no entries include a relevant image. [0-1 point(s)] Lacks original ideas and there is little evidence of creativity. [0-1 point(s)]

Content

Vocabulary

Story includes vocabulary words often and accurately. [5 points] All or nearly all of the entries in the diary include relevant image. [5 points] Goes beyond expectations. Creative ideas embody the story. [5 points]

Pictures/ Illustrations/ Diagrams

Creativity