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Writing a Summary 
Students write summaries of various texts. These summaries should contain specific information arranged and presented in a specific order and fashion.
Rubric Code: LX5AXA5
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Meets/Exceeds Standards

+++4 ++4 +4 4 -4

(N/A)

Almost Meets Standards

+3 3 -3

(N/A)

Falls Short of Standards

+2 2 -2

+1 1 -1

(N/A)

Communication

-Spelling
-Grammar & Mechanics
-Formatting
>in-text citations
>Works Cited
>Word Count

Meets/Exceeds Standards

It's apparent the writing was carefully proofread.
Almost Meets Standards

The writing needed more attentive proofreading.
Falls Short of Standards

The writing contains numerous spelling and/or mechanical errors.
Knowledge

-TAP
>title
>author
>position/purpose

Meets/Exceeds Standards

The student provides the reader with the author and title of the text; they also effectively identify and summarize the author's thesis, position, or purpose.
Almost Meets Standards

Missing parts of TAP or summary of author's thesis, position, or purpose is lacking information.
Falls Short of Standards

The writer did not adequately address the necessary requirements for this portion of the assignment.
Thinking

-Content
-Coverage
-Paraphrasing

Meets/Exceeds Standards

The student accurately and objectively summarizes the main ideas and details, including the conclusion, using their own words; a relevant quote, when required, is used effectively.
Almost Meets Standards

The student's summary lacks accurate or objective coverage of the main ideas, details, and conclusion of the text; paraphrasing needs work.
Falls Short of Standards

The writer did not adequately address the necessary requirements for this portion of the assignment.
Application

-Transitions/Signal
Phrases
-Word Choice
-Sentence Structure

Meets/Exceeds Standards

The student effectively uses transitions/signal phrases; proper narrator and tense are used throughout; sentence structure is varied; the gist of the original text is easily understood.
Almost Meets Standards

The student occasionally uses transitions/signal phrases; other requirements are met but only satisfactorily.
Falls Short of Standards

The writer did not adequately address the necessary requirements for this portion of the assignment.




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