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THE GIVER - "They say/ I say" Rubric 
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1.1 Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure.
Rubric Code: QX76B46
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Establish "They Say"

5 RL 6 - I can describe how a narrator or speaker's point of view influences how events are described.

4

- Excellent summarization that also previews your position.
- Excellent summarization of someone else's position.
- Excellent use of signaling verbs.
3

- This summary is somewhat adequate, but could be more clearly articulated.
- Summary seems accurate but is somewhat aimless. Needs to be shaded toward where your argument is headed.
2

- This does not seem like a fair summary.
- There may be some distortions of the other person's position.
1

- The "They Say" is missing. Need to establish their argument here.
- The summary is so distorted that it bears no resemblance to its original intent.
Develop "I Say"

5 RL 6 - I can describe how a narrator or speaker's point of view influences how events are described.

4

- Clearly distinguished your position from "them."
3

- You do differentiate your position from "them," but you could be more precise.
2

- Your position seems disconnected with "them." How do the two positions relate to one another?
1

- It's not clear what your position is.
Refer back to "Them"

5 RI 6 - I can analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.

4

- Nice job returning to the motivating "They Say"
3

- Introduction to the quotation could be stronger.
2

- Not clear why you included this quotation.
- Quotation was not adequately introduced.
1

- Need a quotation to establish this point.
Introduce Quotations

5 RL 1 - I can quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says and when drawing inferences from the text.

4

- Excellent use of a quotation to reinforce your position from your "I say" statement.
3

-Explanation of the quotation could be stronger.
2

- Relevance of the quotation was not adequately explained.
1

- Quotation seems completely irrelevant. Needs stronger framing or choose a different quotation.
Explain Quotations

5 W 1 - I can write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

4

- Excellent explanation of the quotation.
3

- Close to matching the conversation's register.
2

- Awkward mismatch between your writing and the register of the conversation you are trying to enter into.
1

- Stylistically too far off the target; you need to attempt to engage in the conversation in its expected register.
Writing Register- whole document

5 W 4 - I can produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

4

- Reads like you are an "insider" and can converse comfortably in their world.
3

- Close to matching the conversation's register.
2

- Awkward mismatch between your writing and the register of the conversation you are trying to enter into.
1

- Stylistically too far off the target; you need to attempt to engage in the conversation in its expected register.
Conventions (grammar, punctuation,

W.5.4 I can write clearly.

4

Strong use of conventions make writing meaningful and easy to read. Few or no errors.
3

Some mistakes in grammar, spelling or punctuation, but meaning is still is clear.
2

Many errors in all areas of conventions. Errors get in the way of meaning.
1

Many errors in word usage, mechanics, spelling, and sentence structure make meaning unclear to the audience.




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