iRubric: Reading Response Buddy Journals rubric

The student's responses do not demonstrate critical thought about the text. Student response is a retell with no ideas about the book.

Some responses demonstrate critical thought about the text. Others show no comprehension above the literal level. Some responses have at least one idea present; others have at least two.

The student's responses demonstrate some critical thought about the text. Student response has at least one idea present.

The student's responses demonstrate superior critical thought about the text. Each student response has at least two ideas present.

Sentence structure and vocabulary is basic/or incomplete. Inappropriate use of capitalization, spelling and punctuation is demonstrated.

Sentence structure and vocabulary is developing at times. Some appropriate use of punctuation, spelling and capitalization is demonstrated. Other entries show little correct lanugage usage/conventions.

Sentence structure and vocabulary is developing. Overall appropriate use of punctuation, spelling and capitalization is demonstrated.

Sentence structure and vocabulary written above grade level. A consistent use of appropriate punctuation, spelling and capitalization is demonstrated.