Reading Response Rubric

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Reading Response Rubric

5: characteristics demonstrate tremendous skill 4.5 characteristics exceed 8^th grade standards 4: characteristics meet 8^th grade standards 3: approaches 8^th grade standards 2: requires more effort 1: not attempted

Student Check List	Category	Characteristics	Self Assessment	Teacher Assessment
	Author’s Purpose/Focus	Writer has one clear, thought-provoking focus;  does not just summarize the text
	Organization	Writer has organized his/her ideas into paragraphs: introduction has engaging hook/lead; body paragraphs are purposeful and well-developed; conclusion leaves the reader thinking
	Evidence	Writer includes relevant textual evidence/quotations that best support the focus
	Elaboration	Writer has explained how the evidence supports the focus
	Voice/tone	Writing is authentic and unique to the writer; it is passionate, creative, and thought-provoking yet not too informal
	Grammar/conventions	Spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar are correct; appropriate vocabulary and word choice
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Common Core Aligned: W.8.1, W.8.4, W.8.5, W.8.6