iRubric: DIDLS Analysis Rubric for Tone

The connotation of word choice is clearly explained. Unusual, interesting, and repeated words are examined. Discuss meaning of words and how understanding words help to comprehend meaning of the text.

The connotation of word choice is somewhat explained. Limited discussion of unusual, interesting, and repeated words. Some discussion of meaning of words and how understanding words help to comprehend meaning of the text.

The connotation of word choice is poorly explained. Lack of discussion of unusual, interesting, and repeated words. Poor discussion of meaning of words and how understanding words help to comprehend meaning of the text.

Discuss details author has chosen to include. Explain how the details reflect the author's perspective on the subject of the text.

Limited discussion of details author has chosen to include. Limited explanation of how the details reflect the author's perspective on the subject of the text.

Poor discussion of details author has chosen to include. Weak explanation of how the details reflect the author's perspective on the subject of the text.