| Criteria | Scoring Scale and Points |
|---|---|
| Overall Development | 10 points |
| Response fully explores the deeper messages of the book with insightful analysis and thoughtful reflection. | 10 points: Response demonstrates a deep understanding of the text and effectively conveys the main ideas. |
| Organization | 10 points |
| Ideas are logically sequenced with clear transitions between paragraphs. | 10 points: Response is well-organized and easy to follow. |
| Support | 10 points |
| Includes specific examples and details from the text to support ideas. | 10 points: Response provides strong textual evidence to back up claims. |
| Sentence Structure | 10 points |
| Varied sentence structures enhance the flow and clarity of the response. | 10 points: Response demonstrates a variety of sentence structures. |
| Word Choice | 10 points |
| Precise and vivid language is used to convey ideas effectively. | 10 points: Response includes rich and appropriate word choices. |
| Mechanics | 5 points |
| Response is free of major errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. | 5 points: Response demonstrates strong writing mechanics. |
| Use of Text Evidence | 5 points |
| Effectively integrates at least one piece of quoted textual evidence to support analysis. | 5 points: Response includes well-selected and properly cited textual evidence. |