Middle School Independent Reading
Name: ___________________ Teacher:
Date : ___________________ Title of Work: ___________________
 
Criteria
Points
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On task
Student is frequently off task. Very little reading occurs during the allotted time.
Student takes several breaks and reads only a small portion of the allotted reading time.
Student reads for the majority of allotted reading time with only small breaks.
Student reads for the entire allotted time.
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Respects others
Student did not remain quiet or seated and caused disruption to others.
Student was rarely quiet and rarely remained seated, disrupting others who wanted to read.
Student was usually quiet and usually remained seated, allowing others to read.
Student was consistently quiet and remained seated, allowing others to read.
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Reflects on Reading
Student cannot make connections to his or her life or to other readings. No attempt is made to do so during conferencing.
Student requires prompting to make connections to his or her life or to other readings during conferencing.
Student is able to make connections to either his or her life or to other readings during conferencing.
Student is able to reflect on the reading and make connections to his or her life and to other readings during conferencing.
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Comprehension
Student has made no effort to read a selected book.
Student does not display an understanding of the book's plot, setting, characters, and/or theme (fiction).
Student displays a partial understanding of the book's plot, setting, characters, and/or theme (fiction).
Student displays a clear understanding of the book's plot, setting, characters, and/or theme (fiction). Student is able to engage in proper and meaningful discussion about his or her chosen novel.
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