8th Grade Reading CEC Rubric

Notice: Length is not what is scored. It is the ideas and inferences that are scored.

Characteristic Behaviors / 1 – Insufficient/Very Limited / 2 – Partially Sufficient/Basic / 3 – Sufficient/Satisfactory / 4 – Exemplary/Accomplished
Claim / Fig. 19 E (synthesize) / The idea presented in the claim is too general, vague, or unclear to determine whether it is reasonable, or it doesn’t relate to the prompt. / The idea presented in the claim represents only a literal reading of the text, or it is too general. / The idea presented in the claim is reasonable and goes beyond a literal reading of the text. / The idea presented in the claim is perceptive and reflects an awareness of the complexities of the text.
Evidence / Fig. 19 D (make inferences and support with text evidence) / The text evidence does not support the claim or is entirely absent. / The text evidence is reasonable, but flawed and does not adequately support the claim.
  • general reference to text
  • too partial to support the idea
  • weakly linked to idea
  • used inappropriately because it wrongly manipulates the meaning of the text
/ The text evidence is accurate, relevant, clearly linked to the claim, and demonstrates a good understanding of the text. / Overall, the text evidence is specific and well-chosen, and it strongly supports and enhances the validity of the claim. It demonstrates a deeper understanding of the text.
Commentary (can include inferences, connections, evaluations, applications) / Fig 19D (make inferences)/Fig 19F (make connections between and across texts) / No explanation is made. / Explanation is weak, confusing, or incomplete. / Can reasonably explain the connection between the text evidence and the claim. / Can clearly and convincingly explain the connection between the text evidence and the claim.