8G ELA Self-Awareness RubricCreated by Adrienne Child
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| 1. Standard Not Met | 2. Approaching Standard | 3. Standard Met | 4. Exceeding Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
L.8.5 - LanguageDemonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. | Struggled to identify figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. | Identified figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. | Demonstrated understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. | Demonstrated understanding of complex figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. |
L.8.6 - LanguageAcquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. | Struggled to acquire and use general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; struggled to gather vocabulary knowledge to support comprehension or expression. | With support, acquired and accurately used general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gathered vocabulary knowledge that somewhat supported comprehension or expression. | Acquired and accurately used general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gathered vocabulary knowledge to appropriately support comprehension or expression. | Acquired and accurately used complex academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gathered vocabulary knowledge to expertly support comprehension or expression. |
RL.8.4 - Reading: LiteratureDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. | Struggled to identify the meanings of words or phrases in the text, including metaphors or symbolism and suggested meanings. Struggled to identify specific word choices that impact meaning or tone. Struggled to identify analogies or allusions to other texts. | Identified the metaphors and symbolism within the text but did not explain the suggested meanings. Identified word choices that impact the meaning and tone, but struggled to explain how or why. Identified analogies or allusions to other texts. | Explained the symbolic and metaphorical meanings of words and phrases in the text AND explained the feelings and meanings the text suggests. Identified and explained how specific word choices impact the meaning and tone. | Evaluated and clearly explained the most important symbolic and metaphorical meanings of words and phrases in the text AND clearly explained an evaluated the most important connotations and suggested meanings. Identified and evaluated how specific word choices impact the meaning and tone, including analogies and allusions to other texts. |
SL.8.1 - Speaking and ListeningEngage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly. | Was not prepared, did not participate in the discussion, OR did not acknowledge ideas presented by others. | Was somewhat prepared for discussions and referred to the text. Followed guidelines set for the discussion and followed goals and roles. Asked and responded to ideas contributed by others. | Was prepared for discussions and referred to evidence in the text. Followed guidelines set for the discussion and decision making. Helped set and track goals and roles. Asked, responded to, and reviewed ideas contributed by others. | Was very well prepared for discussions and referred to specific evidence in the text. With peers, helped set and track rules, roles, and goals. Asked, responded to, and reviewed diverse ideas contributed by others. |