Rubric

5 The essay is written in complete sentences and the information is 100% accurate. A minimum of two pieces of evidence from the novel to support the answer was used. The answer gives the author's opinion and is complete. It is evident the author read and understood the reading assignment.

4 90% of the essay is written in complete sentences and/or contains accurate information. At minimum of two pieces of evidence from the novel to support the answer was used. The answer gives the author's opinion and is complete. It is evident the author read and understood the reading assignment.

3 70% of the essay is written in complete sentences and/or contains accurate information. The author used at least one piece of evidence from the novel to support his/her answer. The answer gives the author's opinion, but is incomplete. It is evident the author read the novel, but it is unclear whether the author understood all parts of the reading assignment.

2 50% or less of the essay was written in incomplete sentences and/or the information is vague or inaccurate. The author did not use evidence to support his/her answer. It does not appear that the author completely read and understood the reading assignment.

1 The author attempted to answer the question, but did not follow the requirements. The sentences are incomplete, no evidence was used to support the answer, and it is evident the author did not read the assignment.