Chapter Summary

Chapter Summary Rubric

Category Excellent Good Average Ineffective

Id e n

ti fi

e s

Im p

o r ta

n t

In fo

r m

a ti

o n

Student lists at least 3 main points of the chapter and at

least 2 other striking

elements of the chapter.

The student lists points,

but only 2 are main ideas

while the others are not.

The student has only 1

main point and

highlights unimportant

points.

The student cannot

identify important

information with

accuracy.

S u

m m

a r iz

a ti

o n

Student uses 3 or more

sentences in their own words

to describe clearly what the

main points are about.

Student uses 3 or less

sentences to describe the

main points, but not all is

in their own words.

Student summarizes

most of the main points

accurately, but has

some misunderstanding

and may need to re-

read or seek tutoring

for understanding.

Student has great

difficulty

summarizing the main

points and needs to

see the teacher.

Id e n

ti fi

e s

D e ta

il s

Student recalls several

details for each main point.

Student recalls details for

most main point.

Student is not able to

locate most of the

details of the main

point.

Student cannot locate

details with accuracy.

S p

e ll

in g &

G r a m

m a r

No spelling, grammar,

punctuation errors

Great sense of voice.

1-3 errors in spelling,

grammar, and/or

punctuation

Well-written

Organized

Grade-level appropriate

spelling and vocabulary.

4-6 errors in spelling,

grammar, and/or

punctuation

Run-on sentences

Choppy sentences

Paragraphing errors

7 or more errors in

spelling, grammar,

and/or punctuation

Poorly written

Errors interfere with

meaning

Disorganized

F o r m

a t

/ F

lo w

Summary is more than 3 full page, double-spaced, and typed,

Times New Roman, 12-point font, and normal margins.

Proper heading.

Flow: connections between

paragraphs and thoughts. Solid

introduction and conclusion.

Summary is 1 full page

minimum and is missing

1 of the category 5

expectations.

Summary is missing 2

of the category 5

expectations.

Summary is missing 3

of the category 5

expectations.

Note: This rubric is for each chapter assigned.