Plant Unit Rubrics

Pre-Assessment- Parts of a Plant Worksheet
Directions:
1. Write the parts of a plant on the given worksheet
2. Attached is Plant Worksheet

Informal Writing- Formative Assessment #1

Directions:
1. Draw a picture of each stage of the life cycle of a plant
2. Write about your illustration and what happens in each stage of the life cycle
of a plant.

Informal Writing Rubric
W.K.2 Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose
informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and
supply some information about the topic.
K.1.1: Use the senses to make observations
K.1.3: Collect data about living and non-living things

ME MP DP WB
My illustrations
show detail and
accuracy of the
plant life cycle.
Independently, I
wrote what
happens in each
stage of the life
cycle.

My illustrations
show accuracy, but
with limited detail.
I wrote what
happens in each
stage of the life
cycle with some
assistance.
My illustrations
are mostly
accurate, but with
little detail. I wrote
what happens in
each stage of the
life cycle with
much assistance
from the teacher.
My illustrations
are inaccurate with
no detail. I did not
write what
happens in each
stage of the life
cycle.

Reflective Writing- Formative Assessment #2

Directions:

1. Form a hypothesis, I think that a seed planted in cup __ will grow best
because ________.
2. Each week, draw a picture of the plant and write 2 words to describe your
observation.
3. Each week, measure and record plant growth using a ruler.

Reflective Writing Rubric
K.1.1: Use the senses to make observations
K.1.3: Collect data about living and non-living things

Informal Writing- Formative Assessment #3

Directions:
1. Write a response of how you would travel if you were a seed and why.
2. Draw a picture based on your writing.
3. Share writing and illustrations with the class.

Informal Writing Rubric
W.K.2 Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose
informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about
and supply some information about the topic.
K.3.1: Identify similarities and differences between plants and animals
SL.K.6 Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.

ME MP DP WB
I explained in
detail how I
would travel by
seed and I
provided a
reason why.

I expressed my
ideas clearly
when sharing my
writing and
illustration.
With little
assistance, I
explained how I
would travel by
seed and I
provided a
reason why.

I expressed my
ideas that were
somewhat clear
when sharing my
writing and
illustration.
With extra help, I
explained how I
would travel by
seed and I
provided a
reason why.

I expressed my
ideas that were
somewhat
unclear when
sharing my
writing and
illustration.
I was unable to
explain how I
would travel by
seed.

I did not express
my ideas when
sharing my
writing and
illustration.
ME MP DP WB
I formed a clear
hypothesis. I drew
a detailed picture
of the plant and
wrote 2 words to
describe my
observation.
I formed a
hypothesis with
little assistance. I
drew a picture
with some details
of the plant and
wrote 2 words to
describe my
observation.
I needed assistance
to form a
hypothesis. I drew
a picture of the
plant with little
detail and 1 word
to describe my
observation.
I did not form a
hypothesis. I drew
incorrect pictures
of the plant and I
did not write any
words to describe
my observation.

Create a Plant- Post Assessment

Directions:
1. Create a plant and identify each part of your plant.
2. Write 3 things that your plant needs to survive
3. Present your plant with your classmates.

Create-a-Plant Assessment Rubric

K.3.1: Identify similarities and differences between plants and animals
K.4.1: Identify differences between living and non-living things

ME MP DP WB
Independently, I
created a plant that
shows the 4 plant
parts we learned in
class.

I drew 3 things
that my plant
needs to survive.

I wrote 3 things
that my plant
needs to survive.

I correctly labeled
the parts of my
plant.

With little
assistance, I
created a plant that
shows 3-4 plant
parts we learned in
class.

I was able to
produce TWO of
the following
elements.

I drew 3 things
that my plant
needs to survive.

I wrote 3 things
that my plant
needs to survive.

I labeled the parts
of my plant.
With much
assistance, I was
able to complete all
of the elements to
qualify for an MP

Or I am missing
ONE of the
elements that
qualify me for an
MP.

I created a plant,
but I was unable to
draw and write 3
things that my
plant needs to
survive.

Or I am missing
TWO or more
elements that
qualify me for an
MP.

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