4 Point Writing Rubric
REQ - All Summer in a Day
This 4 point writing rubric is used to assess the student's
understanding of the elements of a short story lesson.
The
REQ
(Reading Evidence Question):What happened as a result of the classmates on
Venus experiencing the
sun when they go outside?
The 4 point Writing Rubric:
4: Student understands essential elements of the story such as problem,
events, and solution. Knowledge is deeper than surface level, plot
points, gets to the true theme of the story. May also give text support
for response.
3: Student understands essential elements of the story
such as problem, events, and solution. Knowledge is mostly based on
events in the story,
leaving out the true theme.
2: Student does not recognize all essential elements of
the story. Focuses on the one element that is best understood. No
deeper understanding
of theme is acquired.
1: Student does not recognize the elements of a short
story. Answer is purely based on one or two plot points that the
student remembers. No
grasp of the theme has taken place.
The 4 point
Writing Rubric Answer Key:
4: The classmates really enjoy their time in the sun and realize that
Margot was right about how it felt all along. They feel guilty because
they took away her chance to experience the wonderful sun. They go to
let her out of the closet, sad and ashamed.
3: The classmates have a good time in the sun. When it's
over they remember that they've left Margot in the closet and she
missed it. They
go quietly to let her out.
2: The classmates have a lot of fun. They run and play
and when the rain comes back they start to cry and are sad.
1: The kids stay outside for an hour before the rain
comes back.
4
point Writing Rubric used
with Elements of a Short Story Application Lesson.
