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Written Response to Text Rubric 
Reading Response Journal Rubric
Rubric for student responses to text that require the application of a reading/writing strategy
Rubric Code: GXX7W75
By msjones29
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric Writing A Response to Text
  Level 4

Mastery

(N/A)

Level 3

Practicing

(N/A)

Level 2

Approaching

(N/A)

Level 1

Needs Practice

(N/A)

Argument

Claim
Thesis Statement
Topic Sentence
Level 4

The claim is precise and thoughtful, and clearly outlines the major reasons used to respond to the question. The statement is easy to identify and highlights the intent of the writer.
Level 3

The claim takes a clear position on the topic and outlines the major reasons used to respond to the question. The statement clearly states the intent of the writer.
Level 2

The claim takes a clear position on the topic but may not outline the major reasons used to respond to the question. The intent of the writer is unclear or loosely stated.
Level 1

The claim does not clearly take a position on the topic or state the intent of the writer.
Details from Text

Text Evidence
Quotes
Specific Facts & Details
Level 4

Specific and appropriate details from the text clearly and completely support the response to the question. Word choice is consistently precise, bold, expressive, and reflect the language of the text. Details are presented in an organized structure that appropriately maximizes the strategy.
Level 3

Specific and appropriate details from the text clearly and completely support the response to the question. Word choice is consistently precise, bold, expressive, and reflect the language of the text. Details are presented in an organized structure that appropriately maximizes the strategy.
Level 2

Specific and appropriate details from the text clearly and completely support the response to the question. Word choice mostly reflects the language of the text. Details are presented in an way that attempts to apply the strategy.
Level 1

No specific details from the text are included in the response or details selected are not appropriate for the response. Vague statements about the content of the text are used as details from the text.
Elaboration of Ideas

Examples
Explanations
Evidence from Text
Level 4

Multiple sentences are used to further explain the details chosen from the text to respond to the question. Elaboration includes examples from the text, explanations of underlying meaning of the text, and analysis of the text, not simply retelling.
Level 3

Multiple sentences are used to further explain the details chosen from the text to respond to the question. Elaboration includes examples from the text, explanations of the meaning of the text, or some analysis of the text, but includes retelling.
Level 2

There is just one sentence that explains the details from the text and how it responds to the question. There is weak elaboration or attempts at elaboration using examples or explanations of the text.
Level 1

There is no elaboration of any kind of the details from the text, simply restating the details or providing an opinion.
Strategy Usage

Determining Importance
Paraphrasing
Predicting
Inferring
Connecting
Visualizing
Questioning
Analyzing
Level 4

The response expresses
feelings and thoughts that
reflect deep understanding of the text. The response analyzes the work using the strategy to clarify main points, and does not simply retell the work. Responses are fully developed with a sense of completeness.
Level 3

The response expresses
feelings and thoughts that
reflect deep understanding of the text. The response analyzes the work using the strategy to clarify main points, and does not simply retell the work. Responses are well developed.
Level 2

The response expresses feelings and thoughts the reader has about the text. The response attempts to analyze the work using the strategy to clarify main points, and does not simply retell the work. Responses are not fully developed.
Level 1

The response does not apply the strategy for analysis. The response simply retells details from the text.
Conventions

Spelling
Punctuation
Paragraphing
Capitalization
Grammar & Usage
Level 4

Paragraph structure is maintained. Sentences and proper nouns begin with a capital letter. Sentences are complete and grammatically correct. Punctuation is used correctly. Spelling is accurate.
Level 3

Paragraph structure is maintained. Sentences and proper nouns begin with a capital letter. Sentences are complete and grammatically correct. Basic punctuation is used correctly, but more complex punctuation requirements are not met. Spelling is accurate.
Level 2

Paragraph structure is not maintained. Capitalization is inconsistently applied. Mistakes in sentence structure, grammar, and spelling make the response difficult to understand. Basic punctuation is used correctly, but inconsistently.
Level 1

Paragraph structure is not evident. Punctuation is not applied or applied incorrectly. Sentence fragments and grammar mistakes are frequent and make the writing incomprehensible.



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