Interpretation

Analysis

Comprehension

Support

Score 5

Exceeds Criteria

• A thorough, effective presentation of conclusions organized around a strong controlling idea, thesis, or hypothesis.

• A perceptive synthesis of ideas to show insightful and well-founded interpretation.

• Keen analysis of the literature to include an exceptional understanding of textual complexities.

• An interpretation of the effect of the author's craft and style.

• An exceptional understanding of literature read.

• Use all parts of the text to develop a strong understanding of the whole.

• Convincing use of direct or indirect textual evidence to support perceptive assertions.

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

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

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

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

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