Scoring Rubric for Reading Comprehension

Reading Comprehension
	Below the Standard 1 pts	Approaching the Standard 2 pts	Meets the Standard 3 pts	Exceeds the Standard 4 pts
Comprehension	Below the Standard Student did not complete assignment and/or did not answer more than half of questions correctly.	Approaching the Standard Student answered at least half of the comprehension questions correctly.	Meets the Standard Student answered 75% of comprehension questions correctly. Student comprehends main idea of the reading.	Exceeds the Standard Student answered all (100%)comprehension questions correctly. Student fully demonstrates comprehension of main idea from the reading.
Form	Below the Standard Student did not answer any of the questions in complete sentences.	Approaching the Standard Student answered at least half of the comprehesnion questions in complete sentences.	Meets the Standard Student aswered at least 75% of the questions in complete sentences.	Exceeds the Standard Student answered all questions in complete sentences.
Grammar	Below the Standard There are numerous spelling or grammar errors, making the answer impossible to understand. There is no punctuation.	Approaching the Standard There are numerous spelling or grammatical errors, making the answer difficult to understand. Most Puncutation is not used correctly.	Meets the Standard A few spelling or grammar mistakes are evident, but do not diminish the meaning of the answer. Some punctuation is misused.	Exceeds the Standard Proper use of modern English spelling and grammar is employed consistently throughout the assignment. Punctuation is utilized correctly and only when necessary.
Detail	Below the Standard The level of detail in each question is poor and makes no attempt to include textually relevant information.	Approaching the Standard The level of detail in each question is emerging. Attempts to engage the text are made.	Meets the Standard The level of detail in each question is good. The student could add a bit more textual detail to further enhance answers.	Exceeds the Standard The level of detail in each question is excellent. Textual details are relevant and student has connected fully with the literature.
Format	Below the Standard Paper is not formatted correctly.	Approaching the Standard Paper is partially formatted.	Meets the Standard Paper has one error in formatting.	Exceeds the Standard Paper is formatted correctly.