Pretest Rubric

Abstract

Name:____________________________________________________ Date:_________________________ http://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table"> 0 1 2 3 4 Question 1: Content: Literary Analysis Provides no response. Response is limited and vague. There is no connection to how literary elements contribute to the meaning, main idea, or theme. A literary element is merely named. Response is accurate, with 1–2 literary techniques described with vague or no connection to a main idea or theme. Response includes limited or no evidence from text. Response is appropriate and accurate, describing at least 2 literary elements and a main idea or theme. Response is literal and includes some evidence from the text. Response is insightful and well supported, describing at least 2 literary elements and the theme. Response includes abstract connections and substantial evidence from the text. Question 2: Inference From Evidence Provides no response. Response is limited, vague, and/or inaccurate. There is no justification for answers given. Response is accurate, but lacks adequate explanation. Response includes some justification for either the character's motivation or conflict. Response is accurate and makes sense. Response includes some justification about the character's motivation and conflict. Response is accurate, insightful, interpretive, and well written. Response includes thoughtful justification about the character's motivation and conflict. Question 3: Concept/Theme Provides no response. Response is limited, vague, and/or inaccurate. Response lacks adequate explanation. Response does not relate or create a generalization about individuality versus conformity. Little or no evidence from text. Response is accurate and makes sense. Response relates to or creates an idea about individuality versus conformity with some relation to the text. Response is accurate, insightful, and well written. Response relates to or creates a generalization about individuality versus conformity with evidence from the text. Note: Adapted from Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program: Level 4 (p. 148) by T. Stambaugh & J. VanTassel-Baska, 2001, New York, NY: Taylor & Francis. Copyright 2001 by Taylor & Francis. Adapted with permission.