The Chase- Annotations

Rubric

Categories

Thoughtful &

Insightful (25 points each)

Acceptable

& Literal (22 points each)

Attempted

& Gaps (19 points each)

Partial &

Incomplete (17 points each)

Confused &

Inaccurate (13 points each)

Number of

Annotations

20+ annotations

15+ annotations

10 + annotations

Less than 10

annotations

Very few annotations

Quality of

Annotations

Insightful margin notes with many connections made beyond the text; outstanding effort

Literal margin notes show understanding of the text; sufficient effort

Some margin notes show confusion; some effort

Many margin notes show confusion; little effort

Most margin notes show confusion or inaccuracies; very little effort

Required

Literary Devices & Vocabulary: Hyperbole, Symbolism, Setting, & Conflict

All 4 required literary devices found with multiple examples highlighted, and student found additional devices. Highlighted at least 5 vocabulary words, defined and gave an example for each.

Student found at least 1 example for each of the 4 required devices. At least 3 vocabulary words highlighted & defined

Student found at least 1 example for 2-3 of the required devices and attempted to explain. At least 2 vocabulary words were defined.

Student found at least one example of 2 of the required devices. Vocabulary words may be highlighted & defined but may not contain examples

Some areas may be highlighted, but it is not clear as to why.

Quality of Writing

Very neat writing; very easy to read. Perfect grammar & structure.

Neat writing; readable. Good grammar & structure.

Attempted to write neatly, some areas require effort to read. Some issues with grammar & structure.

Struggled to write neatly; many areas require effort to read. Poor Grammar & structure.

Really Struggled to write neatly; most areas are difficult to read. Little attention paid to grammar & structure.