Summarizing Rubric

Name: _____________________________________ Grade & Section: ___________________Date: ____________ Total Score: ___________

Criteria VGE (5) GE (4) SE (3) LE (2) N (1)

Format
The summary uses different heading formats
The summary is shorter than the original text.
Content
The summary accurately reflects the message of the original text.
The summary reworded the key ideas in the original text without compromising the accuracy or
content.
The summary incorporates only the key ideas.
The summary does not contain any personal comments or opinions.
Mechanics
Appropriate reporting verbs are used.
The summary is free from grammatical errors.
The summary cites sources properly.
Word Choice and Structure
Word choice is appropriate.
Sentences are well structured.
The summary has smooth transitions.
SCORE
Legend: VGE – To a very great extent; GE – To a great extent SE – To some extent; LE – To a little extent; NE – Not at all

Summarizing Rubric

Name: _____________________________________ Grade & Section: ___________________Date: ____________ Total Score: ___________

Criteria VGE (5) GE (4) SE (3) LE (2) N (1)

Format
The summary uses different heading formats
The summary is shorter than the original text.
Content
The summary accurately reflects the message of the original text.
The summary reworded the key ideas in the original text without compromising the accuracy or
content.
The summary incorporates only the key ideas.
The summary does not contain any personal comments or opinions.
Mechanics
Appropriate reporting verbs are used.
The summary is free from grammatical errors.
The summary cites sources properly.
Word Choice and Structure
Word choice is appropriate.
Sentences are well structured.
The summary has smooth transitions.
SCORE
Legend: VGE – To a very great extent; GE – To a great extent SE – To some extent; LE – To a little extent; NE – Not at all

Summarizing Rubric

Name: _____________________________________ Grade & Section: ___________________Date: ____________ Total Score: ___________

Criteria VGE (5) GE (4) SE (3) LE (2) N (1)

Format
The summary uses different heading formats
The summary is shorter than the original text.
Content
The summary accurately reflects the message of the original text.
The summary reworded the key ideas in the original text without compromising the accuracy or
content.
The summary incorporates only the key ideas.
The summary does not contain any personal comments or opinions.
Mechanics
Appropriate reporting verbs are used.
The summary is free from grammatical errors.
The summary cites sources properly.
Word Choice and Structure
Word choice is appropriate.
Sentences are well structured.
The summary has smooth transitions.
SCORE
Legend: VGE – To a very great extent; GE – To a great extent SE – To some extent; LE – To a little extent; NE – Not at all