Very little ability to accurately put characters into the story.
1 pts
Some ability to connect characters in the story.
2 pts
Able to easily connect all characters to their actions in the story.
3 pts
Who are the characters in the story?
What happens in the beginning, middle or end of the story?
Where and when does the story happen?
How are the readings and a students life possibly connected?
Understands content area vocabulary and specialized some technical or heading words.