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Summary is Above Standard = 5
Summary demonstrates a strong focus and concisely
catches the main points
The main idea is clear, sustained and there is use of
supporting details
Length of summary is appropriate
Is in correct paragraph form
Organization of summary is logical
There is a well‐linked beginning, middle and end
Excellent use of transitions within summary
Voice is objective and impartially presents an
appropriate point of view.
Vocabulary is appropriate for intended audience
Exceptional use of sentence variety
Writing is free of conventional spelling and
mechanical errors
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Summary is At Standard = 4
Clear main idea & sufϐicient and relevant
supporting details within summary gives reader
adequate understanding
Is written in sentence and paragraph form
Overall organization of summary demonstrates a
strong beginning, middle and ending.
Clear use of transitions
Voice is objective an personal opinion is appropriate
Vocabulary is appropriate to the purpose of
the writing
Effective use of some sentence variety
Writing has been well edited
Occasional spelling & mechanical errors do not
distract the reader
Summary is Developing = 3
Main idea presented in summary is evident but
supporting details only minimally supportive
Some paragraphing in summary
Summary is too long OR too short to be effective
Distinguishable beginning, middle and end
Use of transitions is attempted within
written summary
Writer's voice is evident and summary reϐlects the
writer's opinion
Many errors in spelling and mechanics that distract
the reader
Summary is Below Standard = 1
Supporting details are weak and it is not clear what
idea they are supporting
Summary not completed in sentence and
paragraph form
No use of transitions within written summary
No distinguishable voice
Vocabulary is simple but sufϐicient to convey
basic ideas
Writing has not been edited & contains many spelling
& mechanical errors
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you will earn points and helps you understand the expectations of an assignment.The rubrics shown here describe how your teacher may evaluate a Summary Writing. If you understand
the “Above Standard” criteria, you will be well on your way to achieving the highest possible score on a
summary assignment and in understanding of how to interpret and describe what you have read.