The QRMHS Student Reads Critically and with Understanding School-Wide Rubric to Assess Learning Expectation #2

Exemplary (204)

Interpretation

Inference

Connections

Explanation

Proficient (203)

Emerging (202)

The reader presents and supports a thoughtful, believable interpretation of the text.

The reader presents and somewhat supports a believable interpretation of the text.

The reader presents or attempts to present a literal, surface interpretation.

The reader can think about the text in terms of larger significance, can fill in the gaps, and can make meaning from what is read.

The reader stretches to see the text in terms of larger significance.

The reader makes a limited attempt to look beyond the surface of the text.

The reader draws personal connections through life experiences and/or references to other texts or sources.

The reader draws some connections to outside sources with some details present.

The reader makes few connections and sufficient detail may be lacking.

The reader considers different possible interpretations and can explain beyond a general summary.

The reader asks basic questions about the text and can provide a simple explanation.

The reader demonstrates some accurate explanation of the text, but may also show inaccurate or faulty explanation.

Primary department: English language arts.

Modified 11/15/11