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Summary Paragraph for "The Jacket" by Gary Soto 
Summary
Write a 1 paragraph summary using the note taking page completed as you read "The Jacket" by Gary Soto. Make sure that you include: WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, and WHY. Your summary should be neatly written or typed on Google Docs. You should have an introductory sentence that states the main idea and title of the story and a strong concluding sentence. Make sure you proofread and edit your summary BEFORE turning it in please!
Rubric Code: QX5C782
By cbeach
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor (0-54%)

5 pts

Fair (55-69%)

10 pts

Good (70-84%)

15 pts

Excellent (85-100%)

20 pts

One Summary Paragraph

Poor (0-54%)

The summary was inadequate and too brief. Most of the 5W's were left out or incomplete
(who, what, where, when, & why).
Summary is confusing.
Text is copied.
* Didn't achieve 1 paragraph
Fair (55-69%)

The summary recalled some information, but omitted several vital points. Some events were out of order. Answered 2-3 of the 5W's (who, what, where, when, & why). Some text is copied and is not cited correctly.
* Achieved almost 1 paragraph in length.
Good (70-84%)

The writing assignment was a full paragraph written with events in logical order.
Most of the proper information regarding the 5w's (who, what, where, when, & why) is included. Student demonstrated a fairly good grasp of how to present the information. Student uses their own words to summarize- copied text is in quotation marks and cited.
* Achieved full paragraph.
Excellent (85-100%)

The summary exceeded the stated requirements. All relevant information was listed and elaborated upon. The student was able to make connections between the information. The student answered all of the 5W's (who, what, where, when, & why). Student uses their own words to summarize- copied text is in quotation marks and cited.
* Achieved full paragraph.
Introductory & Concluding Sentence

Poor (0-54%)

No introductory sentence and/or no concluding sentence.
Fair (55-69%)

A weak introductory sentence and/or concluding sentence used.
Good (70-84%)

An interesting introductory and concluding sentence used.
Excellent (85-100%)

Strong vocabulary and vivid details used to create an exciting introductory sentence and concluding sentence (Hooks the reader and leaves them with something to think about).
Sensory/Fig. Language

Poor (0-54%)

No attempt to include any sensory language or examples of figurative language from the story.
Fair (55-69%)

Sensory language and/or figurative language example(s) included from the story, but the meaning/tone is missing.
Good (70-84%)

Sensory language and/or figurative language example(s) included from the story, along with the meaning/tone.
Excellent (85-100%)

Original sensory language and/or figurative language is included in the paragraph, along with example(s) from the story with the meaning/tone.
Transition words used

Poor (0-54%)

No attempt to connect the sentences with good transitions.
Fair (55-69%)

1-2 transitions used to connect the sentences.
Good (70-84%)

3-4 transitions used to improve the flow of the information.
Excellent (85-100%)

The entire paragraph flows with the addition of transition words.
Proofread & edited

Poor (0-54%)

More than 9 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. Paragraph is not indented and set up correctly. Proper heading is missing.
Fair (55-69%)

7-9 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. Paragraph is not indented or set up correctly. Items missing from heading and/or it is set up incorrectly.
Good (70-84%)

4-6 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. Paragraph is indented and set up correctly. Proper heading is included.
Excellent (85-100%)

0-3 spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors. Paragraph is indented and set up correctly. Proper heading is included.






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