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Summarizing Fiction 
Summarizing Fiction
(Reading 1.4) demonstrate understanding of fiction texts by identifying driving events, and supporting details.
Rubric Code: FX5A725
By LSmall
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Level 4

Excellent

4 pts

Level 3

Good

3 pts

Level 2

Fair

2 pts

Level 1

Poor

1 pts

Major Character

Level 4

Named the protagonist (main character)

4 points
Level 3

Did not identify the major character.


0 points
Level 2

Identifed the protagonist amongst a group of supporting characters.

2 points
Level 1

Did not identify the major character.

0 points
Setting

Level 4

Gave a detailed description of both parts of the setting:
TIME- When the story took place
PLACE: where the story took place
Level 3

Described only 1 part of the setting.
Missing either time or place.
Level 2

Gave a minimal or indirect description of the setting.
Level 1

Did not describe the setting.
Conflict

Level 4

Stated the main conflict, or problem. Included what the character "wanted" and the challenge he faced in getting it. "but"
Level 3

Stated most of the problem.
Level 2

Stated the problem indirectly or only in part.
Level 1

Did not state the problem.
Plot Events in Order

Level 4

Described main events in sequential order with no errors. Used cause/effect when needed.
Level 3

Described main events in sequential order, but did not explain their connections.
Level 2

Described some events with some key events missing.
Level 1

Omitted important events.
Many errors.
Resolution

Level 4

Stated how the problem was solved.<BR>
May include theme or message.
Level 3

Stated how most of the problem was solved.
Level 2

Stated how some parts of the problem were solved.
Level 1

Did not state how the problem was solved.
Style
  Level 4

Excellent

4 pts

Level 3

Good

3 pts

Level 2

Fair

2 pts

Level 1

Poor

1 pts

Literary terms

Level 4

Five or more literary terms are used accurately to interpret the text.

(plot, character, conflict, theme, setting) and more
Level 3

Many literary terms are used to give mostly accurate interpretation of text.
Level 2

At least three literary terms are used.
Level 1

Fewer than three literary terms are used.
Rephrases

Level 4

Rephrases and uses own language to write summary.
Many synonyms are used. Events are shortened, and summarizing terms are used.
Level 3

Most of the summary is rephrased using own language.
Level 2

Some of the summary is rephrased using own language.
Level 1

None of the summary is rephrased using own language.




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