Reading response rubric

100%

The response is unusually insightful, demonstrating not only a deep understanding of the assigned reading, but additional background knowledge acquired from extra research on the topic.

95%

The response demonstrates not only an excellent understanding of the assigned reading, but independent thinking that goes beyond the content of the reading. Typically, this type of independent thinking is demonstrated by including examples, conclusions, and repercussions of the assigned reading that were not discussed in that reading.

90%

The response demonstrates a very good understanding of the content of the assigned reading, confidently and correctly summarizing the main points.

85%

The response gives strong evidence that all of the material was read, but a careful independent analysis of the material may not have been performed.

80%

The response shows evidence that some or all of the material was read carefully, but some of the reading may have been superficial, resulting in a vague or misinterpreted understanding of some material.

75% or less

The response demonstrates gaps in understanding elementary content of the reading, indicating that some or all of the material was skipped or read very superficially.