Revised Synthesis Page Rubric

Name: ______________________________  Class: ______ Synthesis Page Checklist/Rubric

Criteria	1: Limited	2: Basic	3: Satisfactory	4: Sophisticated
Focus: what aspect of the text are you exploring? General: symbolism, character archetypes, etc. Specific: the color blue and what it symbolizes, how _____ and ____ are similar/different Variety of relevant evidence/quotations from different parts of the text; choose quotations that have strong language, are convincing and thought-provoking Elaboration/Analysis: what does the text mean? What are your thoughts and reasons? What are other possible perspectives? What questions do you have? Connections: how does the part of the text relate to other parts of the texts, the world, your life, and/or other texts (including film, art, songs,etc.) Overall Claims/Interpretations: what new understandings, theories, and claims have you developed about your focus? Why is the text significant? What is the purpose of it? Why did the author write it?               Sentence starters for elaboration/interpretation: This shows… This makes me think/feel/realize/wonder… __________ is important because… __________ connects to or reminds me of __________ because… Overall presentation/format: Uses specific language and terms learned in class Format/structure is neat and intentional; includes visuals and/or other ways to organize thinking