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iRubric: Where the Red Fern Grows Theme Assignment rubric

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Where the Red Fern Grows Theme Assignment This rubric shows the grading criteria for the final assignment in "Where the Red Fern Grows". It will use a theme from the story to connect with personal experiences the reader has had throughout their life. Rubric Code: JX42C3W By scottmallam Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 6-8

Where the Red Fern Grows Theme Conn
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Figurative Language	Poor Uses 1-2 figurative language examples from the text but does not relate them to personal experiences.	Fair Uses 1-2 figurative language examples from the text and relates them to personal experiences.	Good Uses 3-4 figurative language examples from the text and relates them to personal experiences.	Excellent Uses 5-6 figurative language examples from the text and relates them to personal experiences.
Setting	Poor Uses 1-2 specific samples of setting description from the text but does not draw connections to personal experiences.	Fair Uses 3-4 specific samples of setting from the text but does not illustrate clear connections to personal experiences.	Good Uses 3-4 specific samples of setting from the text and draws connections to personal experiences.	Excellent Uses 5-6 specific examples of setting from the text and draws connections and draws clear connections to personal experiences.
Theme	Poor Uses no themes from the story but does make connections between the story and personal experiences.	Fair Uses 1 theme from the story and makes a clear connection between the story and personal experiences.	Good Uses at least 2 themes from the story and makes clear connections between the story and personal experiences.	Excellent Uses at least 3 themes from the story and makes clear connections between the story and personal experiences.
Organization	Poor Sentences rarely vary in length or structure. Fragments or run-ons often confuse the reader. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling distract the reader.	Fair Sentences occasionally vary in length or structure. Fragments or run-ons sometimes confuse the reader. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors may distract the reader.	Good Sentences generally vary in length or structure. Fragments and run-ons, if present, do not confuse the reader. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling are usually correct and do not distract the reader.	Excellent Sentences vary in length and structure throughout. Fragments and run-ons, if present, are intended for stylistic effect. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling are consistently correct and may be manipulated for stylistic effect.