2 Summary

Summary Rubric

4 points each 3 points each 2 points each 1 point each

Clear Main Idea Clear Main Idea Main idea is

unclear-not

specifically

stated in the

writing.

The main idea is

not present.

All important,

major details are

included

Important, major

details are

included but

some might be

missing

Some critical

information is

missing

Contains only

some details

Details are in

logical order

Ideas are in

logical order

Ideas are in

random order and

not logical

Ideas are not in a

logical order

Demonstrates

clear

understanding of

information in

the text.

Demonstrates

adequate

understanding

Demonstrates

basic

understanding of

information in

text

Demonstrates

little or no

understanding

Uses

paraphrasing of

the main idea and

significant details

Uses mostly

paraphrasing of

the main idea and

significant details

Copying of key

phrases and

minimal

paraphrasing

Copying of most

selected phrases

or sentences and

no paraphrasing

Total = _____/20 points