iRubric: Objective Summary (7th grade) rubric

Writes a summary in which a main but not central idea of the text is named, missing key elements of the text which may be more implicit.

Writes a summary in which the writer names one central idea that is developed explicitly and implicitly throughout most of the text.

Writes a summary in which the writer names two or more central ideas that are developed explicitly and implicitly in the text.

Writes a summary in which the writer determines an overarching, implicit central idea and analyzes its relationship to other supporting ideas within the text.

Explains how particular details convey a central idea, noting mostly explicit connections. Some details are mentioned without explanation of their role in the text.

Attempts an analysis of two or more central ideas. May only analyze one central idea, or may mostly explain rather than analyze the use of details and examples in the text.

Analyzes how two or more central ideas are introduced and, through the use of details and examples, build across the text.

Analyzes how an implicit overarching idea develops across the text, including describing some of the ways in which supporting ideas, reasons, and evidence help build this idea.