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Short Response Short Response For writing a one paragraph, contructed-response journal entry or short response on a test. Rubric Code: Z3X96A By srkane Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Journal/Short Answer Scoring Guide 100 %
	Excellent 100 pts	Fair 85 pts	Poor 70 pts
Correlation to Reading Selection 20 % Writer clearly identifies selection and makes direct references to text	Excellent Reading selection is clearly identified and punctuated properly; in addition, the writer includes the title of the selection in the topic sentence and makes direct references to the selection throughout the response.	Fair The writer mentions the title of the selection in the topic sentence and makes somewhat vague references to selection throughout response.	Poor The writer fails to clearly identify the text and/or makes very vague references to the selection.
Analysis and Support 50 % Writer's analysis reflects deep understanding of the text and it is well supported with strong evidence from the text	Excellent The writer crafts a response that reflects thorough understanding of the selection via strong support from the text.	Fair Response reflects adequate understanding of the text using an acceptable amount of evidence from the text.	Poor Writer's response seems more like a summary of the selection, rather than an analysis; in addition, little or no support from the text is offered.
Thoroughness of Response 30 % Writer's analysis is thorough enough so as to fully address all aspects of the writing prompt	Excellent Length of response is such that the writer has provided a well-crafted paragraph with a topic sentence, strong supporting details, and a powerful concluding comment.	Fair Length of response is such that the writer has provided a topic sentence, a few supporting sentences, with little or no concluding comment.	Poor Length of response is so brief that the writer has barely addressed the prompt in the topic sentence and supporting details, if evident, are vague and scant.