Rubric For Sophomore Independent Reading Choice for ______Period Score: ____/30
4 Points:Exceeds Standard / 3 points:
Meets Standard / 2 points:
Below Standard / 1 point:
SignificantlyBelow / 0 Points:
Not Included
Summary of
Major Events / Includes:Title, author, genre, & subgenre of the book
Addresses and identifies the exposition, and four main components of the plotwithout retelling the complete story.
If nonfiction: Addresses main purpose and topics covered in the book. / Missing 1 or 2 of requiredpieces of information:
Title ~ Author
Genre & Subgenre
Exposition
Rising Action
Climatic Turning Point
Falling Action
Denouement
Somewhat retold story / Missing 3 to 4 of the required pieces of information
Title ~ Author
Genre & Subgenre
Exposition
Rising Action
Climatic Turning Point
Falling Action
Denouement
Retold half of the story / 5 or more of the required information missing:
Title ~ Author
Genre & Subgenre
Exposition
Rising Action
Climatic Turning Point
Falling Action
Denouement
Completely retold story. / Missing required summary of the book.
Analysis of a Major Character / Identified a main character in the story by evaluating:
their characterization type
their character’s traits
their role in the story
conflictstheyexperience and the conflict type eachfit.
draw conclusions about the character / Missing 1 or 2 of required pieces of information:
characterization type
character’s traits
role in the story
conflictsthey experience and conflict type it fits.
draw conclusions about the character / Missing 3 or 4 of required pieces of information:
characterization type
character’s traits
role in the story
conflictsthey experience and conflict type it fits.
draw conclusions about the character / Missing 5 or more of required pieces of information:
characterization type
character’s traits
role in the story
conflictsthey experience and conflict type it fits.
draw conclusions about the character / Missing required major character analysis.
One Major Theme of the Book / Grasps the concept of theme & pinpoints theme
Uses three different pieces of evidence and non-repetitive commentary to tie each piece of evidence to chosen theme. / Somewhat grasps concept of theme & pinpoints theme
Uses two different pieces of exact evidence and similar commentary to tie the evidence to chosen theme / Doesn’t pinpoint concept of theme
Uses two different pieces of exact evidence, but weak or vague commentary to tie the evidence to chosen theme. / Doesn’t pinpoint concept of theme
Uses only one piece of exact evidence, but weak or vague commentary to tie the evidence to chosen theme. / Did not include a require theme of the book.
Opinion andReview of the book / / Expound on areas of strength and weaknesses of the author or book
Noted lexile level of book
Justify the symbolism of food choice to the book.
Reasons for or against reading other books by this author. / Provides an ambiguous opinions/review on:
strength & weaknesses of …
lexile level
symbolism of food choice
reading other books by this author / Missing 2 or more of the required components:
strength and weaknesses
lexile level
symbolism of food choice
reading other books by this author / Did not include a required opinion and/or review of the book.
Symbolic Food Choice
Symbolism- the practice or art of using an object (food) that has a deeper meaning in context. / Metaphorically explains how the food choice represents an important character, action, or event in the book.
Provide enough food for at least a third of the class.
Brought needed utensils and/or dishware.
Cleaned up your contribution’s area after food has been served. / Met three of the four requirements. / Met two of the four requirements. / Met one of the four requirements. / Didn’t bring any food.
Cover and
Citation Pages / / Correctly formatted cover page
Error -free MLA citation of book . / 1 or 2 errors found on cover and/or cite pages. / 3 or more errors found on cover and/or cite pages. / Didn’t include a cover and/ or citation page
Mechanics
Word Choice
Written Presentation / Included:
4 or more fitting descriptive adjectives
4 or more appropriate strong verbs
2 meaningful figurative language statements
Zero grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors
Word processed using easily read font in size 11. / Included:
3 fitting descriptive adjectives
3 appropriate strong verbs
1 meaningful figurative language statements
1 to 2 grammatical, spelling, and/or punctuation errors
Word processed using easily read font in size 11. / Included:
2 fitting descriptive adjectives
2 appropriate strong verbs
3 to 4 grammar, spelling, or punctuation errors
Word processed, but not using an easily read font in size 11. / Included:
1 fitting descriptive adjective
1 appropriate strong verbs
5 or more grammatical, spelling, and/ or punctuation errors
Didn’t word process assignment. / Missing descriptive language
5 or more grammatical, spelling, and/ or punctuation errors
Didn’t word process assignment.
Lexile Level / 1080 or above / 1079-1010 / 1009-925 / 924 or below / Did not include a lexile level
Presentation
Start Time:
Finish Time: / Communicated without reading from paper
Spoke loudly and clearly.
Made continual eye contact w/ audience.
Met the 3 to 5-minute time limit.
No distracting behaviors / Met four of the five requirements. / Met three of the five requirements. / Met two of the five requirements. / Did not make a presentation.
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