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In-Class Timed Summary Response Essay 
In-Class Timed Essay
2 hour writing time
Rubric Code: YA556X
By wtanagho
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric In-Class Timed Essay
  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Average

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Intro
15 %

Excellent

Clear main idea of article being summarized-clear thesis sentence that directly responds to prompt
Good

Addresses the prompt in the introduction -main idea of article being summarized is slightly unfocused - thesis sentence clear and responds to original text
Average

Does not directly address the prompt - main idea of article being summarized is unfocused - thesis sentence is vague
Poor

Fails to address the prompt-main idea of article being summarized is unfocused - thesis sentence is not present
Summary
25 %

Excellent

Summary is accurate, comprehensive, and neutral. Summary is paraphrased. Summary does not include specific details.
Good

Summary has one inaccuracy. Summary is neutral. Summary is mostly paraphrased. May include one or two specific details OR may leave out a main idea.
Average

Summary has more than one inaccuracy. Summary includes some personal opinion. Summary has more direct quotes than paraphrase. Includes too many specific details OR leaves out too many main ideas to be comprehensive.
Poor

Summary underdeveloped or copied directly from original article. Summary indistinct from response.
Response
25 %

Excellent

Response shows critical thinking by looking at both sides. Response is supported by specific examples and directly supports the thesis.
Good

Response well-supported with examples that are mostly specific. Response supports the thesis but may be one-sided.
Average

Response is one-sided and is occasionally supported by original examples. Response goes beyond scope of thesis.
Poor

Response is one-sided and is not supported with examples.
Flow/Organization
10 %

Excellent

Transition words are used to signal changes in idea - transition word choice is logical - freedom from distracting transitions; order of paragraphs logical and effective for supporting the thesis
Good

Contains occasional transition word choice errors; one or two details may be out of order
Average

Contains jarring or distracting transitional errors, such as a few transitional word choice errors or lack of transition words; detail order is not effective for supporting the thesis
Poor

No transition words given to signal changes in idea; ideas are not connected logically
Mechanics/Grammar
25 %

Excellent

Contains only occasional errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar
Good

Contains many errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Average

Frequent and basic errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar
Poor

Grammar errors obscure the general meaning of writer's response



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