iRubric: Making Annotations rubric

Annotations cover the entirety of the reading, are well dispersed. Annotations do not taper midway and are abundant. Excels.

Annotations are frequent but not as thorough. The text is completely covered however not as equal in coverage. Adequate.

Annotations are fairly sparse or only cover the majority of the text, missing a larger section. Average.

Text is only annotated at the beginning or the end but not throughout. Minimum.

Text has been thoroughly annotated with questions, observations, and connections to the text. Not only are there notes but also comments that show depth of understanding. Demonstrates thinking beyond the surface level of the text; makes insightful connections within the text and to other texts and/or experiences.

The notes have an occasional insight on the overall purpose and effect of the elements. The reader seems to show a deeper understanding of reading. Demonstrates reflective thinking and makes accurate connections within the text.

The notes include mostly identification of elements with only a few insightful comments on the significance of the reading.

Notes seem to only identify elements, and some of the notes seem purposeless. There is no commentary from the reader on purpose or effect. Does not demonstrate careful thought and makes no relevant connections.