Advanced English 10 Summer Reading Rubric

Student Name: ______

Quality of response to discussion question (1) Of Mice and Men:

2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10
Response is brief, depicts little thought or reflection of the novel. Does not specifically answer questions. Directions are not followed. / Response is less than one paragraph (five complete sentences), shows thought, but not relevant to the text. Questions are not fully answered. / Post was productive and logical. Response is at least one paragraph, shows relevant thought, and general knowledge of the text. Does not reflect critical thinking. / Post is productive, logical, and flows with the rest of the discussion. Response is of adequate length. Shows a general knowledge of the novel. Evidence is given, but is vague or weak. / Response is of specified length. Shows knowledge of the text, as well as a critical understanding of the text. Citations and references to specific points in the novel are made. Evidence is given to support responses and opinions. Response challenges other students to form logical responses and comments.

COMMENTS:

Quality of response to discussion question (2) Of Mice and Men:

2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10
Response is brief, depicts little thought or reflection of the novel. Does not specifically answer questions. Directions are not followed. / Response is less than one paragraph (five complete sentences), shows thought, but not relevant to the text. Questions are not fully answered. / Post was productive and logical. Response is at least one paragraph, shows relevant thought, and general knowledge of the text. Does not reflect critical thinking. / Post is productive, logical, and flows with the rest of the discussion. Response is of adequate length. Shows a general knowledge of the novel. Evidence is given, but is vague or weak. / Response is of specified length. Shows knowledge of the text, as well as a critical understanding of the text. Citations and references to specific points in the novel are made. Evidence is given to support responses and opinions. Response challenges other students to form logical responses and comments.

COMMENTS:

Quality of response to Peer Post: Of Mice and Men

2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Response is too short (“I agree”) or simply repeats or rewords what another student has said. Response is rude or lacks seriousness/purpose. / Response converses well with peer’s point, is respectful but not well defended (less than one paragraph). / Response converses well with peer’s point, is respectful and insightful; evidence is provided to defend or exemplify points; correct citations are present. / Response extends discussion/debate and encourages deeper reflection from forum peers; additional connections are made to real world/other texts, etc.

COMMENTS:

Quality of response to Peer Post: Of Mice and Men

2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Response is too short (“I agree”) or simply repeats or rewords what another student has said. Response is rude or lacks seriousness/purpose. / Response converses well with peer’s point, is respectful but not well defended (less than one paragraph). / Response converses well with peer’s point, is respectful and insightful; evidence is provided to defend or exemplify points; correct citations are present. / Response extends discussion/debate and encourages deeper reflection from forum peers; additional connections are made to real world/other texts, etc.

COMMENTS:

Quality of response to discussion question (3) Deadline/Life As We Knew It:

2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10
Response is brief, depicts little thought or reflection of the novel. Does not specifically answer questions. Directions are not followed. / Response is less than one paragraph (five complete sentences), shows thought, but not relevant to the text. Questions are not fully answered. / Post was productive and logical. Response is at least one paragraph, shows relevant thought, and general knowledge of the text. Does not reflect critical thinking. / Post is productive, logical, and flows with the rest of the discussion. Response is of adequate length. Shows a general knowledge of the novel. Evidence is given, but is vague or weak. / Response is of specified length. Shows knowledge of the text, as well as a critical understanding of the text. Citations and references to specific points in the novel are made. Evidence is given to support responses and opinions. Response challenges other students to form logical responses and comments.

COMMENTS:

Quality of response to discussion question (4) Deadline/Life As We Knew It:

2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10
Response is brief, depicts little thought or reflection of the novel. Does not specifically answer questions. Directions are not followed. / Response is less than one paragraph (five complete sentences), shows thought, but not relevant to the text. Questions are not fully answered. / Post was productive and logical. Response is at least one paragraph, shows relevant thought, and general knowledge of the text. Does not reflect critical thinking. / Post is productive, logical, and flows with the rest of the discussion. Response is of adequate length. Shows a general knowledge of the novel. Evidence is given, but is vague or weak. / Response is of specified length. Shows knowledge of the text, as well as a critical understanding of the text. Citations and references to specific points in the novel are made. Evidence is given to support responses and opinions. Response challenges other students to form logical responses and comments.

COMMENTS:

Quality of response to Peer Post: Deadline/Life As We Knew It

2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Response is too short (“I agree”) or simply repeats or rewords what another student has said. Response is rude or lacks seriousness/purpose. / Response converses well with peer’s point, is respectful but not well defended (less than one paragraph). / Response converses well with peer’s point, is respectful and insightful; evidence is provided to defend or exemplify points; correct citations are present. / Response extends discussion/debate and encourages deeper reflection from forum peers; additional connections are made to real world/other texts, etc.

COMMENTS:

Quality of response to Peer Post: Deadline/Life As We Knew It

2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Response is too short (“I agree”) or simply repeats or rewords what another student has said. Response is rude or lacks seriousness/purpose. / Response converses well with peer’s point, is respectful but not well defended (less than one paragraph). / Response converses well with peer’s point, is respectful and insightful; evidence is provided to defend or exemplify points; correct citations are present. / Response extends discussion/debate and encourages deeper reflection from forum peers; additional connections are made to real world/other texts, etc.

COMMENTS:

TOTAL: ______/60 FINAL GRADE: ______