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End of Course English I, II, & III Reading:
Short Answer SINGLE Selections Rubric
Insufficient Response
to the Question
Score Point 0
Insufficient responses indicate a very limited reading
performance.
Partially Sufficient Response to the Question
Score Point 1
Partially sufficient responses indicate a basic reading
performance.
Sufficient Response to the Question
Score Point 2
Sufficient responses indicate a satisfactory reading
performance.
Exemplary Response to the Question
Score Point 3
Exemplary responses indicate an accomplished reading
performance.
These responses have one of the following problems. These responses have one of the following
characteristics.
These responses have the following characteristics. These responses have the following characteristics
The idea is not an answer to the question asked.
The idea is incorrect because it is not based on the text.
The idea is too general, vague, or unclear to determine whether it is
reasonable.
No idea is present. Sometimes the response contains only text
evidence. At other times there appears to be an idea; however, this
idea cannot be considered an answer to the question because it
merely repeats verbatim, or “echoes,” the text evidence.
The idea is reasonable, but the response contains no text evidence.
The idea is reasonable, but the text evidence is flawed and does not
adequately support the idea. Text evidence is considered
inadequate when it is
o only a general reference to the text,
o too partial to support the idea,
o weakly linked to the idea, or
o used inappropriatelybecause it wrongly manipulates the meaning
of the text.
The idea needs more explanation or specificity even
if it is supported with text evidence.
The idea represents only a literal reading of the text,
with or without text evidence.
The idea is reasonable and goes beyond a literal reading of the text.
It is explained specifically enough to show that the student can
make appropriate connections across the text and draw valid
conclusions.
The text evidence used to support the idea is accurate and relevant.
The idea and text evidence used to support it are clearly linked.
The combination of the idea and the text evidence demonstrates a
good understanding of the text.
The idea is perceptive and reflects an awareness of the
complexities of the text. The student is able to develop a coherent
explanation of the idea by making discerning connections across
the text.
The text evidence used to support the idea is specific and well
chosen. Overall, the evidence strongly supports the validity of the
idea.
The combination of the idea and the text evidence demonstrates a
deep understandingof the text.
3. Score: 0
◦ Does not answer the question, or is too vague or
unclear.
Score: 1
◦ The answer is alright but you don’t have text
evidence from the story or your evidence is wrong.
Score: 2
◦ The answer goes beyond the literal and the text
evidence is accurate and relevant.
Score: 3
◦ The answer is perceptive and the text evidence is
specific and well chosen.
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4. A stands for answer the question.
Before we answer the question, we
must RESTATE the question that is
asked…
For example, How did Jackie Robinson
demonstrate the trait of perseverance?
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5. To restate the question we use the
same words in the question to form a
sentence.
Example: How did Jackie Robinson
demonstrate the trait of perseverance?
Jackie Robinson demonstrated
the trait of perseverance by…
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6. After restating- we must add our
answer.
Jackie Robinson demonstrated the
trait of perseverance by not
quitting the baseball team
despite the discrimination he
faced.
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7. After we answer the question, we
must CITE our answer by finding a
DIRECT SENTENCE (quote) from
the story to show support.
You MUST put quotation marks
around your proof because you
are borrowing words from the
author that are not your own.
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8. Jackie Robinson demonstrated the
trait of perseverance by not quitting
the baseball team despite the
discrimination he faced.
“At every game he had to put up
with abuse from the stands; but
something inside him would not
let him give up.”
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9. Expanding your answer is a SIMPLE and
DIRECT ONE sentence conclusion to your
answer.
Do NOT introduce any new information in
your conclusion statement.
Do not make your explanation more than
one sentence!
Keep it simple! Stay on the main topic!
The “So what?” element
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10. Jackie Robinson demonstrated the trait of
perseverance by not fighting back or
quitting the team when faced with racism
and discrimination
“At every game he had to put up with abuse
from the stands. But something inside him
would not let him give up.”
By not giving up, Jackie Robinson was
able to break color barriers and
become the first African-American to
play in baseball's major leagues.
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11. Write your answer in paragraph form
Jackie Robinson demonstrated the trait of
perseverance by not fighting back or quitting
the team when faced with racism and
discrimination. “At every game he had to put
up with abuse from the stands; but something
inside him would not let him give up.” By not
giving up, Jackie Robinson was able to break
color barriers and become the first African-
American to play in baseball's major leagues.
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