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Oral Dictation

Student describes at least 3 ant behaviors/observations in their story, uses at least 3 any vocabulary term in oral dictation.

Student describes at least 2 ant behaviors/observations in their story, uses at least 2 any vocabulary terms in oral dictation.

Student describes at least 1 ant behavior/observation in their story, uses at least 1 any vocabulary term in oral dictation.

Student does not describe any observations of ants or use any vocabulary in oral dictation.

Illustration

Child's illustration does depict ants, the full anatomy is present, and an ant habitat is depicted with tunnels and chambers.

Child's illustration does depict ants,but only include 3/4 of the anatomy is present, and shows some evidence of an ant habitat.

Child's illustration does depict ants,but only include 1/2 of the anatomy is present, and doesn't show evidence of an ant habitat.

Child does not complete an illustration depicting ants, ant homes or relates it to their dictation.

Song

Child participates in the Ant song 100% of the time it is sung,and always attempts accompanying hand motions.

Child attempts to participate in the Ant song 3/4 of the time it is sung, does attempt accompanying hand motions.

Child attempts to participate in the Ant song 1/2 of the time it is sung, but does not do accompanying hand motions.

Child does not attempt participate in Ant song.

Knowledge of Ant Roles

Student can orally identify 5/5 ant roles, and describe each.

Student can orally identify 4/5 ant roles, and describe each.

Student can orally identify 3/5 ant roles, and describe each.

Student can orally identify 2/5 ant roles, and describe each.