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Summary Writing Rubric for Grades 4-7

This rubric evaluates summaries based on their ability to clearly state the main idea in the first sentence, include all key details, avoid directly copying phrases and sentences from the original text, logically organize detail sentences, and properly cite sources. Summaries that meet all of these criteria receive 4 points, while summaries that partially meet the criteria receive 3 points, summaries with vague ideas or missing details receive 2 points, and summaries that are unclear or disorganized receive 1 point.

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Summary Writing Rubric for Grades 4-7

This rubric evaluates summaries based on their ability to clearly state the main idea in the first sentence, include all key details, avoid directly copying phrases and sentences from the original text, logically organize detail sentences, and properly cite sources. Summaries that meet all of these criteria receive 4 points, while summaries that partially meet the criteria receive 3 points, summaries with vague ideas or missing details receive 2 points, and summaries that are unclear or disorganized receive 1 point.

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Summary or Paraphrase Rubric

Points Description
Excellent Summary
 The main idea is clearly stated in the first sentence.
 All key details are included.
 Uses own wording - avoids copying phases and sentences from the
4 text.
 Has detailed sentences that link to main idea in logical order.
 No spelling or grammar errors.
 Correctly written works cited section.

Satisfactory Summary
 The main idea is stated in the first sentence.
 Most important details are included.
 Uses mostly original language. Avoids copying phases and
3 sentences.
 Detail sentences are logically linked.
 Few mechanical errors.
 Correctly written works cited section.

Below Average Summary


 The main idea is vague and hard to locate.
 Some important details may be missing.
Copies some phrases and sentences.
2 
 Detail sentences lack logical organization.
 Has mechanical errors.
 Incorrectly written works cited section.

Ineffective Summary
 The main idea is unclear.
 Details are sketchy.
 Disorganized details, randomly presented.
1  Many copied phrases and sentences.
 Many mechanical errors.
 Incorrect, incomplete or absent works cited section.

Summary or Paraphrase Rubric Points Description 4 Excellent Summary The main idea is clearly stated in the first sentence. 

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