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Writing a Summary 2018 Literature Evaluation Students write summaries of various texts. These summaries should contain specific information arranged and presented in a specific order and fashion. Rubric Code: ZC98A6 By Schunke Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Summary Writing
	Meets/Exceeds Standards Points Possible: 5-4 (N/A)	Almost Meets Standards Points Possible: 3-2 (N/A)	Falls Short of Standards Points Possible: 1-0 (N/A)
Proofreading -Spelling -Grammar & Mechanics -Formatting >Citations/Works Cited >Word count >Title/Paper heading	Meets/Exceeds Standards It's apparent the writing was carefully proofread.	Almost Meets Standards The writing needed more attentive proofreading.	Falls Short of Standards The writing contains numerous spelling and/or mechanical errors.
First Sentence -TAC >title >author >central idea/claim	Meets/Exceeds Standards The student provides the reader with the author, title of the text, and an effective summary of the central idea of the article.	Almost Meets Standards Required elements of TAC are vague or hard to locate.	Falls Short of Standards The writer did not adequately address the necessary requirements for this portion of the assignment.
The Body -Content -Coverage -Paraphrasing	Meets/Exceeds Standards The student accurately and objectively paraphrases the main ideas and key details, including the conclusion, without copying phrases or sentences from the original text; a relevant quote, when required, is included.	Almost Meets Standards The student's summary lacks accurate or objective coverage of the main ideas, details, and conclusion of the text; paraphrasing needs work.	Falls Short of Standards The writer did not adequately address the necessary requirements for this portion of the assignment.
Style -Tran./Sig. Phr. -Diction -Syntax	Meets/Exceeds Standards The student effectively uses transitions/signal phrases; proper narrator and tense are used throughout; syntax and diction are varied; the meaning of the original text is retained.	Almost Meets Standards The student occasionally uses transitions/signal phrases; other requirements are met but only satisfactorily.	Falls Short of Standards The writer did not adequately address the necessary requirements for this portion of the assignment.