4

3

2

1

Knowledge

Answer is correct.

N/A

N/A

N/A

Comprehension

Includes several accurate details written in complete sentences.

Correctly answers the question with only one detail in complete sentences.

Correct answer given in incomplete sentences.

Alludes to correct answer but non-specific information given.

Application

Explains terminology or scenario referenced. Provides example from text or own experiences as appropriate. Explains how example shows terminology or personal application. 5-6 sentences

Explains terminology or scenario referenced. Provides example from text or own experiences as appropriate. Lacks some explanation on how example shows terminology or personal application. 3-4 sentences

Explains terminology or scenario referenced. Missing application example. 1-2 sentences.

Briefly answers question with no supporting details.

Analysis

Written in paragraph form beginning with a topic sentence that directly answers the question. Further explains answer, provides multiple specific examples (quotations) from text, and concludes with how example proves the topic. 7-8 sentences

Written in paragraph form beginning with a topic sentence that directly answers the question. Further explains answer, provides single specific example (quotation) from text, and concludes with how example proves the topic. 5-6 sentences

Answer given without structure. Further explanation required.

Briefly answers question with no supporting details.

Synthesis

Imaginatively and realistically creates new idea or scenario. Includes detailed description and an explanation of the rationale for the creation.

Realistically creates new idea or scenario. Needs a more detailed description. Includes an explanation of the rationale for the creation.

Plausible but somewhat unrealistic idea or scenario. Includes an explanation of the rationale for the creation.

Idea or scenario is within the realm of possibility. No explanation of rationale included.

Evaluation

Written in paragraph form beginning with a topic sentence that directly answers the question. Further explains answer, provides multiple specific examples (quotations) from text, and concludes with how example proves the topic. Includes rationale for not selecting contrary approach. 7-8 sentences

Written in paragraph form beginning with a topic sentence that directly answers the question. Further explains answer, provides single specific example (quotation) from text, and concludes with how example proves the topic. Includes rationale for not selecting contrary approach. 5-6 sentences

Answer given without structure. Further explanation required.

Briefly answers question with no supporting details.