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Journal Reading Response 
Reading Response
Responding about Literature
Rubric Code: D92CB6
By Glaisi
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Level 4

Exemplary

(N/A)

Level 3

Proficient

(N/A)

Level 2

Basic

(N/A)

Level 1/Not Observed

Below Basic

(N/A)

Reading Plan

Did the student develop a plan to read and finish the book on time?
Level 4

The student developed a reading plan, which included the number of pages to read per day; and the book was divided in two sections for responses.
Level 3

The student developed a reading plan, but did not divide it in to the two sections.
Level 2

The student did not developed a reading plan, and did not finish the book.
Level 1/Not Observed

The student did not create a reading plan to follow.
Knowledge and Understanding

Does the student show analysis and explanations demonstrate understanding of the use of the reading strategies through the responses made? Do the responses show understanding of the reading?
Level 4

Student response has at least two ideas present. Ideas include comments about the story's theme, predictions, inferences, main ideas, and author's purpose.
Level 3

Student response has one idea present. Ideas include comments about the story's theme, predictions, inferences, main ideas, and author's purpose.
Level 2

Student response has a few of the elements and/or ideas are not clearly stated.
Level 1/Not Observed

Student response is a just retelling with no ideas about the book.
Making Connections

Does the student make connections text-to-book, text-to-world, or text-to-self?
Level 4

Student response includes a connection with another book, a connection with the world and/or a connection to personal experiences.The connection is clearly developed and relevant to the book.
Level 3

Student response includes a connection with another book and a connection to personal experiences. The response lacks some information.
Level 2

Student response includes a connection.The writing lacks clarity.
Level 1/Not Observed

No connections are made between this book and another,the world or with life experiences.
Supporting Evidence

Does the student cite examples from the book to support the writing?
Level 4

Student response has several examples which support the ideas stated. This means either quoting the text directly or paraphrasing something a character says or does. It includes the page number.
Level 3

Student response has at least two examples which support the ideas stated. This means either quoting the text directly or paraphrasing something a character says or does.
Level 2

Student response has at least one example to support the idea stated and/or support given is not clear. This means either quoting the text directly or paraphrasing something a character says or does.
Level 1/Not Observed

Student response does not have any examples to support the ideas.
Summaries

Did the student include a well developed summary showing understanding of the story?
Level 4

Summary includes the key elements of the plot (setting, characters, conflict, major events, resolution) It is organized in a paragraph with well-developed sentences and transitional words. Student shows understanding of the story.
Level 3

Summary includes the majority of the key elements of the plot (setting, characters, conflict, major events, resolution) It is organized in a paragraph with well-developed sentences and transitional words.
Level 2

There are inaccuracies in
the student response. Few
or no details are included to support student thinking.
Level 1/Not Observed

Summary is not included as part of the entries.
Language and Conventions

Did the student use the conventions correctly?
Level 4

Reading response is written with above grade level vocabulary and sentence structure. A consistent use of grade appropriate puctuation and capitalization is demonstrated.
Level 3

Reading response is written with grade appropriate sentence structure and vocabulary. Grade appropriate puctuation and capitalization is usually demonstrated.
Level 2

Sentence structure and vocabulary is continuing to develop. Some use of grade appropriate puctuation and capitalization is demonstrated.
Level 1/Not Observed

Sentence structure and vocabulary is below grade level. A limited use of grade appropriate capitalization and punctuation is demonstrated.
Vocabulary

Does the student identify new words for better understanding of the text?
Level 4

The student included a minimum of fifteen new words with the definition, part of speech, synonyms and the page number from the book.
Level 3

The student included a ten new words with the definition, part of speech, synonyms, the page number from the book.
Level 2

The student included some new words by is missing parts of the requirements.
Level 1/Not Observed

The student wrote very few words with the requirements.




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