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Interpretation |
Analysis |
Comprehension |
Support |
Score 5
Exceeds Criteria |
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A thorough, effective presentation of conclusions
organized around a strong controlling idea, thesis, or hypothesis.
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A perceptive synthesis of ideas to show insightful and
well-founded interpretation.
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Score 4
Meets Criteria |
logical presentation of conclusions organized around a strong controlling
idea, thesis, or hypothesis
a skillful synthesis of ideas to show thoughtful interpretation |
a
discerning analysis of the literature to incDecember 19, 2005
may address effect of the author's craft and style |
an clear understanding of literature read
use of many parts of the text to develop a strong understanding of the whole
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appropriate use of direct or indirect textual evidence to support thoughtful
assertions |
Score 3
Needs Revision |
presentation of conclusions somewhat organized around a strong controlling
idea, thesis, or hypothesis which may be weak in nature
some synthesis of ideas to show a predictable interpretation |
a
predictable analysis of the literature to include an understanding of some
textual complexities
some recognition of elements of the author's craft and style |
a
basic understanding of literature read
a general understanding of the text as a whole and its parts |
use of predictable direct or indirect textual evidence to support assertions
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Score 2
Additional Instruction Needed |
presentation of vague conclusions with some attempt at an organizational
structure
summarization of details with some attempt at offering an interpretation
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an attempt made to explain the literature read without addressing the
textual complexities
a limited understanding of literature read |
a
superficial generalization about the text |
a
limited use of direct or indirect textual evidence which may support
assertions |
Score 1
Extensive Instruction Needed |
no evidence of an organizational structure
random presentation of details and no offer of an interpretation
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little or no analysis of the literature read |
little or no understanding of literature read
some use of key words and/or phrases, but shows little or no understanding
of the text as a whole |
little or no direct or indirect textual evidence offered |