| Criteria |
Descriptors |
Points |
| Content |
- Includes all important details from the story
- Summarizes the story accurately
- Includes relevant information
|
4 |
| Organization |
- Has a clear beginning, middle, and end
- Uses transition words to connect ideas
- Logical flow of information
|
3 |
| Language Use |
- Uses appropriate vocabulary and grammar
- Uses varied sentence structures
- Uses accurate verb tenses
|
3 |
| Length |
- Meets the 80-word minimum requirement
- Includes enough details to support the summary
|
1 |
| Spelling and Punctuation |
- Has correct spelling and punctuation
- Uses proper capitalization and punctuation marks
|
1 |