Rubric – English Grade 8 Write 3TEEL paragraphs based on novel Holes

Criteria A (5 points) B (4 points) C (3 points) D (2 points) E (1 point)
Text Structure Purposeful selection and variation of text structures to organise, develop, and link ideas in a TEEL paragraph. Effective selection and variation of text structures to organise, develop, and link ideas in a TEEL paragraph. Selection and variation of text structures to organise, develop, and link ideas in a TEEL paragraph. Selection of aspects of text structures to organise ideas and sometimes link arguments in a TEEL paragraph. Use of fragmented text structures to organise ideas.
Language Features Purposeful analysis of language features including literary devices and narrative voice. Effective analysis of language features including literary devices and narrative voice. Analysis of a selection and variation of language features including literary devices and narrative voice. Analysis of a selection of aspects of language features and narrative voice. Sporadic analysis of language features and narrative voice.
Comprehension Purposeful comprehending of a text created to entertain and engage audiences through: ways ideas are represented, how the text reflects or challenges contexts, and the aesthetic qualities of texts. Effective reading, viewing, and comprehending of a text created to entertain and engage audiences through: ways ideas are represented, how the text reflects or challenges contexts, and the aesthetic qualities of texts. Comprehending of a text created to entertain and engage audiences through: ways ideas are represented, how the text reflects or challenges contexts, and the aesthetic qualities of texts. Some comprehending of a text to show audiences: ways some ideas are represented, ways some of the text reflects or challenges contexts, and some aesthetic qualities of texts. Sporadic comprehending of a text created to show audiences: ways occasional ideas are represented in the text, sporadic reflection of the text and its contexts, and limited aesthetic qualities of texts.
Explanation of Text Structure Considered explanation of how the text structure shapes meaning. Effective explanation of how text structure shapes meaning. Explanation of how text structure shapes meaning. Description of aspects of text structure. Identification of text structures.
Written Text Creation Purposeful creation of a written text to position different audiences through: expression and advancement of ideas with supporting evidence about the values of characters from historical and cultural contexts. Effective creation of a written text to position audiences through: expression and advancement of ideas with supporting evidence about values of characters from historical and cultural contexts. Creation of a written text for different purposes and audiences through: expression and advancement of ideas with some supporting evidence about values of characters from historical and cultural contexts. Variable creation of a written text to position audiences through: limited expression and advancement of ideas with limited supporting evidence about character/s from historical or cultural contexts. Creation of limited written text for audiences through: fragmented statements of ideas with sporadic supporting evidence about character/s from historical or cultural contexts.
Text Structure and Cohesion Purposeful selection and variation of text structures to organise, develop, and link ideas (cohesion) by strengthening the internal structure with quotations and purposeful substantiation. Effective selection and variation of text structures to organise, develop, and link ideas (cohesion) by strengthening the internal structure with quotations and effective substantiation. Selection and variation of text structures to organise, develop, and link ideas (cohesion) by strengthening the internal structure with quotations and adequate substantiation. Selection of aspects of text structures to organise and link ideas (cohesion) by strengthening the structure with quotations and some substantiation. Use of fragmented text structures to organise ideas.
Analysis of Language Features Purposeful analysis of how language features and literary devices create tone, and create meaning and effect. Effective analysis of how language features and literary devices create tone, and create meaning and effect. Analysis of how language features and literary devices create meaning and effect. Some analysis of how language features and literary devices create meaning and effect. Sporadic analysis of how language features and literary devices create meaning and effect.
Analysis of Author’s Ideas Purposeful analysis of how authors organise and shape ideas to develop meaning in the text. Effective analysis of how authors organise and shape ideas to develop meaning in the text. Analysis of how authors organise and shape ideas to develop meaning in the text. Varied analysis of how authors organise and shape ideas to develop meaning in the text. Sporadic analysis of how authors organise and shape ideas to develop meaning in the text.
Academic Language Purposeful selection and use of academic language. Effective selection and use of academic language. Selection and use of academic language. Varied use of academic language. Sporadic use of academic language.
Punctuation Conventions Purposeful use of punctuation conventions. Effective use of punctuation conventions. Use of punctuation conventions. Some use of punctuation conventions. Occasional use of punctuation conventions.
Spelling and Vocabulary Purposeful use of accurate spelling and vocabulary. Effective use of accurate spelling and vocabulary. Reasonable use of accurate spelling and vocabulary. Some accurate spelling and vocabulary. Occasional use of accurate spelling and vocabulary.
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