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Name:____________________
Genetic Introduction paragraph Rubric:
This is your chance to tell about Clyde and Claire and their offspring. In this
paragraph you must include information about the genetics of Clyde and
Claire’s baby. This should include information about the genotypes and
phenotypes for some of the traits. You should also discuss heredity and
explain how these traits were passed on from the parents (Clyde and Claire).
Terms such as; genotype, phenotype, pure, hybrid, homozygous,
heterozygous, dominant, recessive, should appear in your paragraph. You
should also use this as an opportunity to share some fun facts about your
baby, name, hobbies, etc. Through this introduction your audience should
get a clear idea of who your baby is (voice). This is your chance to have a
little fun; be creative!
*See Rubric on back of page!
*Introduction must be typed, not handwritten!
*This writing may be done individually or with your partner (will be graded
together if this option is selected)
*Must include a sketch of your baby (clearly showing the inherited traits)
Introduction and Sketch Due: ___________________________________
Word Choice
5
Uses scientific vocabulary
to correctly explain heredity
and shows a clear
understanding of heredity
Ideas
5
Correctly uses the terms
genotype, phenotype,
hybrid, pure, homozygous,
and heterozygous to
describe baby at all times
3
Uses scientific vocabulary
to explain heredity
somewhat and shows a
partial understanding of
heredity
1
Does not use scientific
vocabulary to explain
heredity and/or shows no
understanding of heredity
3
Correctly uses the terms
genotype, phenotype,
hybrid, pure, homozygous,
and heterozygous to
describe baby most times
1
Terms genotype, phenotype,
hybrid, pure, homozygous,
and heterozygous are not
used to describe baby or
are used incorrectly all the
time
Voice
5
3
My character’s voice
My character’s voice is
clearly shines through and
somewhat clear and/or can
adds to the piece without
be distracting to the reader
distracting the reader from
the information
Conventions
3
2
My writing is in final draft
My writing has between 2-3
form
errors (spelling/grammar)
0-1 errors
(spelling/grammar)
Organization/Sentence Fluency
3
2
My writing is clear and easy My writing is somewhat clear
to follow, there is a definite and the ideas have a flow
flow to the ideas
Presentation
3
2
Includes a sketch of baby
Includes a sketch of baby
that is neat and clearly
that is somewhat neat and
shows all phenotypes
clearly shows some
phenotypes
1
My character’s voice does
not come through in this
piece and/or is so
distracting that the
information is lost
1
My writing has more than 3
errors
(spelling/grammar)
1
My writing lacks clarity
and/or the ideas jump
around
1
Includes a sketch of baby
that is not neat and/or does
not clearly show the
phenotypes