Theme Rubric Learning Target

dentify the most important message the author wants you to know (theme of the story).
Beginning ~ 1 Is able to independently identify some of the narrative
Secure ~ 2

Exceeds ~ 3
Not applicable

Has ability to independently identify all of the narrative elements of the story.

* identify the character, problem, and solution (narrative elements).

elements of the story.

Has ability to write a summary that includes all of the narrative elements with help.

Has ability to independantly write a summary that includes all of the narrative elements.

Not applicable

* use the narrative elements to summarize the story.

Has ability to write the theme (author's message) in one sentence with help.

Has ability to independantly write the theme (author's message) in one sentence.

Has ability to independantly write the theme using extended thinking.

* use my summary to identify the message the author wants me to know (theme of the story).

Examples of secure vs. exceed responses

A~7 B ~ 5-6 C ~ 3-4

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