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Text Response Essay (Year 7) 
Text Response Essay
In-class essay response to a literary text
Rubric Code: MX367W6
By nwsenglish
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Not Shown

0 pts

Beginning

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Accomplished

3 pts

Exemplary

4 pts

Knowledge and understanding of text

Reference to specific textual details in discussion (plot, characters, language)
Not Shown

No real understanding shown.
Beginning

Little or no reference to specific textual details in discussion (plot, characters, language)
Developing

Adequate reference to specific textual details in discussion (plot, characters, language)
Accomplished

Consistent reference to specific textual details in discussion (plot, characters, language)
Exemplary

Comprehensive reference to specific textual details in discussion (plot, characters, language)
Understanding of characters/themes

Development of own ideas about, and analysis of themes in the text
Not Shown

No understanding of characters of themes.
Beginning

Little or no development of own ideas about, and analysis of, themes in the text.
Developing

Some development of own ideas about, but little analysis of, themes in the text.
Accomplished

Clear development of own ideas about, and analysis of, themes in the text.
Exemplary

Complex and sophisticated development of own ideas about, and analysis of, themes in the text.
Use of textual evidence

Use of quotes and examples to support own interpretation of the text
Not Shown

No quotes used throughout response.
Beginning

Little or no use of quotes and examples to support own interpretation of the text
Developing

Adequate use of quotes and examples to support own interpretation of the text
Accomplished

Consistent use of quotes and examples to support own interpretation of the text
Exemplary

use of quotes and examples to support own interpretation of the text
Structure of essay

Logical, clear structure. Use of introduction, paragraphs, conclusion. Clear use of TEEL outline taught in class.
Not Shown

No structure evident.
Beginning

Little structure evident. Illogical and underdeveloped.
Developing

Disjointed. Sometimes fluent and simply structured.
Accomplished

Generally well developed with appropriate sentence structure.
Exemplary

Sentences and paragraphs develop logically and smoothly.
Expression and spelling/grammar

Choice of vocabulary, clarity of expression, accuracy of grammar.
Not Shown

Paper is filled with errors and difficult to read.
Beginning

Vocabulary is very simplistic. Frequent major grammatical errors throughout. Multiple spelling errors and/or mistakes with commonly used homophones, etc.
Developing

Basic use of vocabulary. Many major grammatical errors. Some spelling errors and mistakes made throughout. Some issues with capitalisation.
Accomplished

Generally suitable, clear vocabulary. Minor errors made. Overall reads well but could still do with some rephrasing to improve overall fluency.
Exemplary

Sophisticated and varied vocabulary. Consistent with structure and tone of overall piece. Few, if any, spelling and grammatical errors. Each paragraph reads fluently and effectively to communicate a clear point.
Appropriate length

Essay meets the requirements outlined for this task to be approximately 800-100 words in length.
Not Shown

Insufficient detail provided/well over word count. Less than 500 words or well over 1000 words.
Beginning

500-600 words in length. Each paragraph should have included more detail.
Developing

600-700 words. More detail was required to sufficiently explain the topic.
Accomplished

700-800 words. Slightly below expected word count and additional information could have been included.
Exemplary

800-100 words. Sufficient detail provided and each paragraph is a suitable length.



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