SECTION 1

Knowledge – minimum word count 100 words (10 points)

/10

Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 / Level 4
Five major plot events / Does not discuss 5 events
Provides no details and no attempt at analysis / Details are minimal with little analysis / Provides detail from the text with sufficient analysis / Provides details from the text and analysis is elaborate

SECTION 2

Comprehension - minimum word count 100 words (10 points)

/10

Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 / Level 4
5 Literary terms / Does not identify 5 terms accurately
Does not provide an example for each
Does not explain how the term is effective for all terms / Identifies 5 literary terms sufficiently
Provides an example for each
Explains efficiently how the term is effective for each term / Identifies 5 literary terms and provides an example for each with a good explanation the effect of each term / Identifies 5 literary terms and provides relevant examples and elaborate analysis of each.

SECTION 3

Application - minimum word count 150 words (15 points) APP

/10 Newspaper article

Level 4 / Level 3 / Level 2 / Level 1
Organization / The story is very well organized. One idea or scene follows another in a logical sequence with clear transitions. / The story is pretty well organized. One idea or scene may seem out of place. Clear transitions are used. / The story is a little hard to follow. The transitions are sometimes not clear. / Ideas and scenes seem to be randomly arranged.
Focus on Assigned Topic / The entire story is related to the assigned topic and allows the reader to understand much more about the topic. / Most of the story is related to the assigned topic. The story wanders off at one point, but the reader can still learn something about the topic. / Some of the story is related to the assigned topic, but a reader does not learn much about the topic. / No attempt has been made to relate the story to the assigned topic.
Accuracy of Facts / All facts presented in the story are accurate. / Almost all facts presented in the story are accurate. / Most facts presented in the story are accurate (at least 70%). / There are several factual errors in the story.
Spelling and Punctuation / There are no spelling or punctuation errors in the final draft. Character and place names that the author invented are spelled consistently throughout. / There is one spelling or punctuation error in the final draft. / There are 2-3 spelling and punctuation errors in the final draft. / The final draft has more than 3 spelling and punctuation errors.

SECTION 4

Analysis - minimum word count 150 words (15 points) T/I

Compare and contrast two characters in the book. How are they similar/ different? Use a Venn diagram. Be sure to include five distinct ideas in each section of your diagram.

/10

Level 4 / Level 3 / Level 2 / Level 1
Compare and contrast two characters with at 5 distinctive supporting details / Compares and contrasts items clearly. Points to 5 specific examples to illustrate the comparison.
Includes only the information relevant to the comparison. / Compares and contrasts items clearly, but the 5 supporting details are general. Includes Only the information relevant to the comparison. / Compares and contrasts items clearly, but the supporting information is incomplete. May include information that is not relevant to the comparison. / Compares or contrasts, but does not include both. There is no supporting information or support is incomplete.

Venn diagram complete /5

SECTION 5

Synthesis - minimum word count 200 words (20 points) APP

/20

Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 / Level 4
Comprehension / Few to no character actions or dialogue are present or consistent with the elements of the novel / Some character actions and dialogue are consistent with the element of the novel. / Most character actions and dialogue are consistent with elements of the novel. / All character actions and dialogue are consistent with elements of the novel.
Plot and theme supported consistently / Chain of events is only slightly only slightly logical to not logical at all. Reader is left confused by the ending. / Most of the events but not all fit into the story. Some unnecessary or missing events cause the reader to have to work to understand how the ending works to support the plot and theme(s) / Chain of events is logical, but one or tow unnecessary or missing events are slightly distracting but story ending is still easily followed / Chain of events is logical and keeps the interest of the reader.
Format supports structure and style consistently / Written as a list of events to end the story with no description / Point of view varies or is written from a perspective inconsistent with the rest of the novel. Some description present. / Written in a point of view consistent with the rest of the novel while demonstrating creativity. / Written in a point of view and description supports the rest of the novel while maintaining a highly creative aspect.

SECTION 6 Evaluation - minimum word count 200 words (20 points) T/I

/20

Write a letter to a friend…

Level 1 / Level 2 / Level 3 / Level 4
Content / A poor letter: Is confused in purpose or does not respond to the task. / A fair letter: Has some awareness of the purpose and intended audience. / A good letter: Focuses on the purpose of the writing task shows some awareness of the intended audience. / An excellent letter: Establishes and focuses on the purpose of the writing task shows a clear awareness of the intended audience.
Organization / Does not present content in an organized or logical way. Includes few or no details. / Attempts to organize content and idea, but is not particularly fluent or omits transitions. Includes some details. / Organizes content and ideas in a logical way, although transitions may not be fluent. Includes some details to clarify ideas / Organizes content and ideas in a logical way, and is fluent and cohesive. Includes appropriate details to clarify ideas
Mechanics / Mistakes in grammar, mechanics, and usage do not detract from clarity and meaning / Mistakes in grammar, mechanics, and usage do not detract from clarity and meaning. / Mistakes in grammar, mechanics, and usage do not detract from clarity and meaning. / Mistakes in grammar, mechanics and usage do not detract from clarity and meaning