iRubric: Symbolism in Catcher in the Rye rubric

Interpretation of symbol is accurate to the text; interpretation is very thorough and well-thought out

Interpretation of symbol is accurate to the text; interpretation is thorough and thought out

Interpretation of symbol is inaccurate in some ways to the text; interpretation lacks in some areas and/or is not thought out

Interpretation of symbol is non-existent or inaccurate to the text

Evaluation considers both text and the symbol's function within the text; many other literary elements (characters, setting, other symbols) are considered in evaluation. Student demonstrates a thorough understanding of the text and effectively explains how the symbol does/does not contribute to the overall work.

Evaluation considers both text and the symbol's function within the text; other literary elements (characters, setting, other symbols) are considered in evaluation. Student demonstrates understanding of the text and explains how the symbol does/does not contribute to the work.

Evaluation considers text or the symbol's function within the text but not how both work together; some literary elements (characters, setting, other symbols) are considered in evaluation. Student demonstrates some understanding of the text but may not explain how the symbol does/does not contribute to the work

No demonstration of evaluation of symbol or its role to the text as a whole. Student demonstrates little or no understanding of the text and does not explain how the symbol does/does not contribute to the work.