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Lord of the Flies Pre-reading

Using Text for Predictions

preview, paraphrase, create a word cloud using Wordle, and make predictions based on a selected passage

Rubric Code: T298X8

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Subject: English

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 9-12

Comprehension Skills
	Nearing Proficiency 1 pts	Proficient 2 pts	Advanced 2.5 pts
Paraphrasing for Comprehension
Accuracy of information	Nearing Proficiency Student does not demonstrate a complete understanding of the text: some key pieces of information are correct.	Proficient Student demonstrates a mostly complete understanding of the text: most key pieces of information are correct.	Advanced Student demonstrates a complete understanding of the text: all key pieces of information are correct.
Original thought	Nearing Proficiency Student writes some sentences in his or her own words. Most sentences are exactly as written in the original text.	Proficient Student writes most sentences in his or her own words. Some sentences are exactly as written in the original text.	Advanced Student writes all sentences in his or her own words. Some original thought is shown by elaborating on the topic.
Wordle Cloud
Use of font, layout, & color	Nearing Proficiency Student does not effectively use font, color, and layout to further the viewer's understanding of the text.	Proficient Student effectively uses font, color, and layout to further the viewer's understanding of the text. Student uses the preset color palettes.	Advanced Student effectively uses font, color, and layout to further the viewer's understanding of the text. Student uses a custom palette created with Hexadecimal codes.
Using Text to Make Predictions
Makes logical predictions	Nearing Proficiency Student does not make feasible predictions relating to the text, or does not make any predictions.	Proficient Student makes simple predictions but needs more work.	Advanced Student makes logical predictions and discusses reasoning.
Student uses text for support	Nearing Proficiency Student uses text incorrectly or does not use any text to support predictions.	Proficient Student starts using text to support predictions but could use more practice choosing selections that specifically support his or her thoughts.	Advanced Student uses appropriate text selections to support his or her predictions.
Demonstrates understanding of text	Nearing Proficiency Student shows little or no understanding of text through developing predictions and/or using textual evidence.	Proficient Student shows some understanding of the text with their predictions and choice of text support.	Advanced Student shows they fully understand the text through higher level predictions and applicable textual evidence.
Writing conventions	Nearing Proficiency Student uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation in some of the sentences.	Proficient Student uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation in most of the sentences.	Advanced Student uses correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation in all of the sentences.
Word choice & sentence fluency	Nearing Proficiency Student's conveyance of meaning is limited by ineffective or incorrect word choice and sentence phrasing is incomplete or awkward.	Proficient Student conveys meaning through functional and correct word choice and sentence phrasing is correctly constructed and attempts some creativity.	Advanced Student conveys meaning through specific and effective word choice and sentence phrasing is rhythmic and invites oral reading.

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preview paraphrase Wordle predict

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English

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