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Main Idea and Supporting Details 
Students will create a graphic organizer to demonstrate knowledge of main idea and detail while using an expository text. Students will also be assessed on academic language usage.
Rubric Code: QB429X
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Main Idea/Supporting Detail Poster
  Basic

1 pts

Profcient

2 pts

Comprehension

3 pts

Main Idea

Basic

The main idea is not written completely or neatly. It is not labeled and hard to find on the graphic organizer.
Profcient

The main idea is on the graphic organizer. It is not in the author's best handwriting, but can be read.The main idea is labeled but the graphic organizer seems cluttered making the main idea difficult to identify.
Comprehension

The main idea is a complete thought and is clearly visible on the graphic organizer in neat handwriting. It is labeled and easy to identify.
Supporting Details

Basic

The graphic organizer contains 1 supporting detail, or the details included do not support the main idea.The handwriting is messy and makes the graphic organizer difficult to read.
Profcient

The graphic organizer contains 2 supporting details from the text but they may not be the most supportive evidence from the text The details are labeled but may be messy and difficult to read.
Comprehension

The graphic organizer has 3 supporting details from the text. The supporting details are strong evidence of the main idea proving it true. The details are clearly defined with text specific information.
The details are labeled and easy to see on the graphic organizer .
Academic Language

Basic

The graphic organizer contains no academic language.The student shows no understanding of academic language.
Profcient

The graphic organizer had 1-2 academic language terms. The student shows little understanding of academic language.
Comprehension

The graphic organizer shows use of 3 or more academic language terms. The student correctly uses academic language in sentence structure and expresses understanding of academic language.



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  • Main Idea, Supporting Details, Illustrations

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