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Rubric for Literature Web

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Big Ideas/Theme Includes all of the Some of the following Incorrect main idea, None given.
following if they apply are incorrect or missing theme, and author
to reading: from: main idea, theme, purpose.
Correct main idea w/o or author purpose.
details;
Applicable theme;
Author purpose
Key Words Several (6-10) words Some (4-5) words that Few words that relate None given.
that relate to the relate to reading; to reading; or words
theme or main idea; Words only come from that do not apply to
Some words come one source (myself or reading.
directly from the book, book); Words are literal
and some I personally and without depth or
thought of; Words show connection.
depth and connection.
Feelings Several (6-10) words Some (4-5) words that Few or incorrect words None given.
that relate to the relate to reading; that relate to reading;
theme or main idea; Words describe either Words describe either
Some words describe my feelings or a my feelings or a
my feelings and character’s; Words are character’s; Words are
characters’ feelings in literal and without literal and without
the reading; show depth depth or connection to depth or connection to
and connection to reading; Simple word reading; Simple word
reading; evidence of choice. choice.
creative word choice.
Truism Lists multiple, correct General, but correct, Few setting references None given.
settings with settings, but lacks and/or incorrect
specificity, including specifics. settings.
time, place, dates, etc.
Images and More than one specific One example of imagery Literal or incorrect None given.
Symbols reference to imagery; and/or symbolism (IF example of imagery; no
symbol given (IF applicable) symbolism.
applicable) and tells
what symbol stands for.
Structure/Author Several (6-10) correct Some (4-5) correct Few or incorrect None given.
Writing Tools examples of Literary examples of Literary examples of Literary
Terms with evidence to Terms with little or no Terms with no evidence
support examples. evidence to support to support thinking.
examples.
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