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Summary Paragraph: Nonfiction 
Summary Paragraph: Nonfiction
Summarizing a nonfiction article
Rubric Code: XX84X24
By alipace
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Summary Paragraph: Nonfiction
  Exemplary

5 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Needs Development

3 pts

MAIN IDEA

Exemplary

Statement of what the article is mostly about is specific and complete.
Proficient

Statement of what the article is mostly about is too general or incomplete.
Needs Development

Statement of what the article is mostly about is mostly or completely incorrect, not communicated in an understandable way, or absent from the paragraph.
SUPPORTING DETAILS

Exemplary

All important details are included. All details support the main idea. All details help create a clear picture for the reader.
Proficient

Most important details are included. Some details may be too minor to include in the summary and/or may not support the main idea.
Needs Development

Important details are left out of the summary. Many details are too minor to include in the summary and/or do not support the main idea.
Language and Style

Exemplary

Language is mature and original. Uses a formal, academic style appropriate for the task. Sentences are varied and mature.
Proficient

Language is suitable for college level. Style mostly formal and appropriate for task. Sentences are varied but some awkward or unclear.
Needs Development

Language is informal and not suitable for the task. Sentences lack variety, are awkward or unclear, poorly constructed.
CONVENTIONS

Exemplary

There are almost no errors in punctation and capitalization or grammar.
Proficient

There are some errors in punctuation and capitalization or grammar. Almost all sentences begin with a capital letter and have end punctuation.
Needs Development

There are many errors in punctutation and capitalization or grammar.
Many sentences do not begin with a capital letter and/or do not have end punctuation.






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