8th Language Arts

8^th Language Arts

Rubric for Response To Literature

26 October 1999

This piece of writing demonstrates how effectively you can respond in writing to a book or story you've read. It should include:

An introductory statement

After reading your introductory paragraph, the reader will know:

Title and author - 5
Genre - 5
Maine idea / theme - 5

** Paragraph written in an interesting or unique way ("hook") - 5

A summary

After reading your summary paragraph, the reader will know:

Setting (time period and place) - 5
Main character/s - 5
Conflict (problem) and conflict resolution (how problem is solved) - 5

** Used specific details, insights, or examples to make theme connection - 10

A personal connection

After reading your personal connections paragraph, the reader will know how a character or insights about the theme relates to you or someone in your life.

Made a personal connection - 10
Used specific details, examples, or anecdotes - 10

After reading your concluding paragraph, the reader will have a clear understanding of an opinion you have concerning the book and / or the author.

Opinion about the book or author - 5
Opinion supported with specific details or examples - 10

5. Accurate use of writing conventions : less than six errors - 10

Spelling

Capitalization

Punctuation

Grammar

Attached draft with evidence of revisions, self-editing and proofing - 10