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iRubric: Understanding Symbolism rubric

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Understanding Symbolism Response to Literature Assignment: Identify and explain a key literary element (plot development, character development, foreshadowing, symbolism, theme, etc.) used in the novel. Explain how it is used, citing 2 or more specific examples from the novel. Elaborate on any personal significance this has for you. Rubric Code: MCW4WB By TeacherJohnson Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Literary element
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Identification	Excellent * Correctly identifies and explains symbolism used in the novel.	Good * Correctly identifies symbolism used in the novel, but does not fully explain.	Fair * Correctly identifies symbolism used in the novel, but does not explain the connection. * Correctly identifies and explains a literary technique used in the novel, but the technique is not important to the novel.	Poor * Fails to correctly identify any symbolism used in the novel.
How It Is Used	Excellent * Gives 2 or more examples from the text and clearly explains how these demonstrate the identified literary element.	Good * Gives 1 example from the text and clearly explains how this demonstrate the identified literary element.	Fair * Gives examples from the text but does not clearly explain how these demonstrate the identified literary element.	Poor * Gives no examples from the text.<BR> * Gives only 1 example from the text but does not clearly explain how it demonstrates the identified literary element.
Organization	Excellent * Neat and required length * Organization is logical * Writing is well thought out and easy to follow	Good of required length<BR> Organization is mostly logical Mostly thought out and fairly easy to follow.	Fair of required length * Poorly organized * Sometimes difficult to understand	Poor * Messy * Less than 50% of the required length * Completely disorganized *Difficult to understand throughout
GUMS	Excellent * 0-1 Grammar error * Well developed ideas * No spelling errors.	Good * 2-3 grammar, usage, mechanical issues. * Well developed sentences. * 1-2 Spelling errors. * Errors do not affect readability	Fair * 4-5 grammar, usage, mechanical issues. * Lacking developed sentences. * 3-4 spelling errors. * Errors affect readability somewhat	Poor * 6+ grammar, usage, mechanical issues. * Incomplete or run-on sentences * 5+ spelling errors. * Errors interfere with readability