Short+Story+Discussion+Rubric

(50 - 59%)** ||~ **Level 2 (60 - 69%)** ||~ **Level 3 (70 - 79%)** ||~ **Level 4 (80 - 100%)** || The student demonstrates a Significant understanding of the elements of a short story || The student demonstrates an excellent understanding of the Elements of a short story ||
 * Reading a Short Story Discussion Rubric**
 * ~ **Categories** ||~ **Level 1
 * ~ **Knowledge and Understanding**
 * Elements of a Short Story** || The student demonstrates a limited understanding of the elements of a short story || The student demonstrates some understanding of the elements of a short story ||
 * ~ **Thinking**
 * Extending understanding** || The student demonstrates a limited understanding of the story itself in answering the questions posed. || The student demonstrates some understanding of the short story itself in answering the questions posed. || The student demonstrates a significant understanding of the short story itself in answering the questions posed. || The student demonstrates an excellent understanding of the short story itself in answering the questions posed. ||
 * ~ **Application**
 * Use of pre-, during, and after reading strategies** || The student uses the pre-, during, and after reading strategies in a limited manner. || The student uses the pre-, during, and after reading strategies in a limited manner || The student uses the pre-, during, and after reading strategies in a significant manner || The student uses the pre-, during, and after reading strategies in a thorough manner ||
 * ~ **Communication**
 * Contributions to the discussion** || The student participates in the discussion in a limited manner. || The student participates in the discussion in a satisfactory manner. || The student participates in the discussion significantly. || The student participates in the discussion in a thorough manner ||
 * ~ **Rules of netiquette** || Unable to follow the rules of proper netiquette during the discussion forum. || Sometimes able to follow the rules of proper netiquette during the discussion forum || Usually able to follow the rules of proper netiquette during the discussion forum || Always able to follow the rules of proper netiquette during the discussion forum ||