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Close Reader Annotations 
-highligh important sections; make margin notes based on the annotations; answer questions in close reader. Annotations include: -definitions -point out confusing parts -ask questions -predictions, conclusions, evidence -background info -explain what is going on in text -make connections to other parts of the text (and perhaps to other texts, as well as personal connections) -point out literary devices -use humor -have a conversation with oneself/with the text/author
Rubric Code: ZX964B2
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Subject: English  
Type: Homework  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Criterion A: Analysis
Strands i-iv
  Beginning

2 pts

Emerging

4 pts

Developing

6 pts

Proficient

8 pts

Annotations

identifying parts and relationships in the text

Beginning

Limited analysis of content and language.

Basic definitions only (the ones the book suggests); no definitions = 1.

Words may be highlighted or underlined, but without labels or margin notes explaining what they are.

No annotations with the highlights.

(In formative, guided close reading: There are only a few of the highlights in the text the teacher pointed out).
Emerging

adequate analysis of content and language

Basic definitions with perhaps 1 extra word defined.

Words and phrases highlighted or underlined with some labels or margin notes explaining what they are.

Some annotations with the highlights.

(In formative, guided close reading: The student doesn't always highlight what the teacher pointed out.)
Developing

competent analysis of content and language

Basic definitions and several extra words defined.

Words, phrases and sentences highlighted/underlined with labels or margin notes explaining what they are.

Annotations with the highlights.

(In formative, guided close reading: The student highlights all the passages the teacher pointed out.)
Proficient

perceptive analysis of content and language

Many words defined.

Words, phrases, sentences and longer passages highlighted explaining in detail what they are

Detailed annotations with the highlights.

(In formative, guided close reading: The student highlights her own passages above and beyond what the teacher has pointed out.)
Margin notes

interpreting information in the text and drawing conclusions

Beginning

limited analysis on the relationship among texts

(no margin notes or minimal notes making connections about the text)
Emerging

adequate analysis on the relationship among texts

(some margin notes, perhaps in point form, making connections about the text)
Developing

competent analysis of relationship among texts

(margin notes in sentences making connections about the text)
Proficient

perceptive analysis of relationship among texts

(detailed and original margin notes, short paragraphs or detailed sentences making connections about the text)
Evidence and Literary Terms

Giving valid reasons in support of a conclusion; justifying with examples, explanations and terminology

Beginning

Rarely justifies opinions with evidence (examples or explanations) and uses little or no terminology
Emerging

some evidence and some terms (inconsistent)
Developing

sufficient evidence and accurate terms
Proficient

detailed and thorough reference to evidence and accurate use of terms



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  • "close reading" "annotations" "margin notes" "evidence" "analysis"

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