Name of reporting team ____________________________________________

Research -- point values 3 = great 2 = good 1 = poor

• ____ They chose an animal.
• ____ They printed the animal's picture cover sheet.
• ____ They printed the Data Collection Sheet.
• ____ They filled in the Data Collection Sheet by collecting relevant information about their animal.
• ____ They paraphrased rather than copied.
• ____ They used a variety of resources.
• ____ They sought appropriate help when needed.

 Report -- point values 3 = great 2 = good 1 = poor

• ____ They wrote a paragraph on each topic: Tell what it looks like, Tell what it eats, Tell about its habitat, Other interesting information.
• ____ They included supporting details in each paragraph.
• ____ They used descriptive wording while expanding on their notes.
• ____ They used a variety of complete sentences.
• ____ They used correct punctuation.
• ____ They used capital letters where appropriate.
• ____ They proofread their papers for correct spelling.
• ____ They used appropriate proofreading marks to make their corrections.

 Presentation -- point values 3 = great 2 = good 1 = poor

• ____ The team used a loud voice.
• ____ The team held their report away from their faces.
• ____ The team held their report quietly while speaking.
• ____ The team looked at the audience.
• ____ The presentation was well organized.
• ____ They learned a lot about the animal.

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Created by Cyndy Fish and Penny Rice - Copyright 1999