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Making Inferences Rubric 
Making Inferences Rubric
The Poems of Maya Angelou
Rubric Code: EC89B7
By missk8
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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Inference Connected to the Text

Knowledge and Understanding

Inferences based on 3 text clues and background knowledge






Implicit meaning





Author's perspective

Deconstructing the text
Level 1

Makes an inappropriate inference connected to a part of the text while still accessing background knowledge, in an attempt to communicate the meaning of the text. Does not justify response from the text (right there information)
Conveys a minimum amount of information about the text
Includes some information that is off topic or not based on text information.

Does not include author's perspective, and did not deconstruct the poem as modeled.
Level 2

Makes a "simple" inference connected to a part of the text, accessing background knowledge, communicating the meaning of the text, without going beyond the text.
Infers on a literal and basic level; refers only to key words or background knowledge and rarely to clues in the text.
Includes some inaccuracies to the meaning or it is not based on text information.
Includes little about the author's perpective. Little deconstruction of the poem.
Level 3

Makes an appropriate inference connected to 2 to 3 parts of the text, accessing background knowledge, communicating meaning beyond the text.
Identifies some meaning that is not
explicitly stated (inferred)
Includes some discussion of the author's perspective when deconstructing the poem.
Student shows his/her thinking when deconstructing the poem.
Level 4

Makes a detailed inference connected to a 3 parts of the text, accessing background knowledge, communicating deeper meaning beyond the text
Identifies meanings that are not explicitly stated (inferred)
Discusses the author's perspective within the analysis of the poem after deconstructing it.
Student shows and explains his/her thinking when deconstructing the poem.
Evidence from the Text/ text clues

Thinking

Supporting details from the text.

Message of the text

Communication

Inferences explained using text clues and background knowledge/ connection/ personal experience

Explanation of meaning of the 3 text clues
Level 1

Includes few or irrelevant supporting details connected to the message and feelings of the author from text clues and background knowledge/ connections/ personal experience.
Text clues do not explain the student's inference, or meaing does not match the text clues.
Level 2

Includes few supporting details connected to the message.
Author's feelings are misunderstood or are not linked to the clues.
Draws an inferences but does not justify the response with text clues.
Background knowledge/ connection/ personal experience is unclear with the text clues and in the inferences made.
Text clues are not explained, or do not necessarily match the meaning inferred.
Level 3

Includes some supporting details connected to the message and feelings of the author and explains inferences and justifies response with text clues and some background knowledge/ connection/ personal experience.
Text clues from 2 to 3 parts of the text which are summarized but not explained in regards to meaning.
Level 4

Includes relevant, convincing supporting details connected to the message and clearly explains inferences using text clues and background knowledge/ ideas, connections/ personal experience.
Text clues from 3 parts of the text are summarized or quoatatons with an explanation of the meaning.
Reflection about the Message

Application

Author's message is reflected upon, showing deeper understanding of the overall message
Level 1

Makes an irrelevant connection to message, or the Author's message does not match the piece.
Reflection about the message is missing.
Level 2

Makes a simple connection to the Author'smessage.
The message is stated, but the reflection about the message shows little understanding of the possible meaning from the text.
Level 3

Makes a clear and relevant connection to the Author's message.
The message is stated and student included some reflection that shows some understanding of the message.
Level 4

Makes a complex and insightful connection to the Author's message.
The message is stated, discussed and the reflections shows a deeper understanding of the message.




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