Rubric Uninterrupted Sustained Silent Reading
Level 1 Level 3 Level 5
Time on Task Easily distracted by self and others; Maintains own focus, but can be Able to keep self on task despite
unfocussed; avoids reading; seldom distracted by others’ actions or others’ distractions. Attends to text
on task during reading time. words; returns to text consistently if for entire reading time.
distracted.
Preparedness Comes to reading time with no Comes to reading time with Always comes to reading time with a
reading material selected, or selects appropriate DEAR/USSR reading full-length non-fiction book or novel
inappropriate reading materials for material selected most of the time. that sustains their interest throughout
the purpose of this reading time. DEAR/USSR time.
Engagement Requires teacher prompting and Usually begins reading Begins reading immediately and
intervention to start and maintain independently, and requires minimal becomes immersed in reading for
reading focus. teacher prompting to maintain entire DEAR/USSR time.
reading focus.
Books/Reading Materials Chosen: Comments:
Miller High School Grammar Requirements
(Based on the Language Power Text)
Grade 9A
Verbs
o Verb Tense
o Present Perfect and Past Perfect Tenses
o Past Tense of Some Irregular Verbs
o Subject/Verb Agreement
o Active and Passive Voice
Adjectives
o Comparing with Adjectives
Adverbs
o Comparing with Adverbs
Using Adjectives and Adverbs
Grade 9B
Nouns
o Singular and Plural Nouns
o Possessive Nouns
Pronouns/Antecedents
o Relative Pronouns
Prepositions
o Prepositional Phrases
Participial Phrases
Conjunctions
Double Negatives
Writing Requirements
ELA 9
ELA A9 ELA B9
Information Writing A Researched Report Informative Multi-Paragraph Letter
A Review Letter to the Editor
Literary Writing Character Sketch Descriptive Piece
Narrative Essay Personal Essay
Miller Writing Scope and Sequence
(11-Point Paragraph)
Grade 9 – Introduce the 11 point paragraph format
Grade 10 – Review the 11 point paragraph format and begin teaching the literary essay
Grade 11 – Review/Reinforce the 11 point paragraph format and teach the research essay
Grade 12 – Review/Reinforce the 11 point paragraph format and utilize them within the literary essay
Writing – The 11 Point Paragraph
If you follow the format you should be able to create a perfect paragraph.
Title: Remember the title should be specific and reflect the dominant impression of the paragraph – Be Creative!
1) Topic Sentence – Your topic sentence needs to state the dominate impression of the paragraph. Think of the sentence as an umbrella over the
entire paragraph – all points must fall underneath this ‘umbrella’.
2) Supporting Statement #1
3) Reference #1 – It can be a statement or a quotation that is a true support of the point.
4) Comment #1 – This comment answers ‘why’ or ‘how’ the detail supports the point.
5) Supporting Statement #2
6) Reference #2
7) Comment #2
8) Supporting Statement #3
9) Reference #3
10) Comment #3
11) Closing Sentence – To conclude the paragraph effectively, you are restating the dominant impression/main idea in a new and interesting way.
Revision Checklist
o Does the topic sentence state the purpose of the composition?
o Did I select three distinct points that support my topic?
o Did my reference(s) support the appropriate point?
o Did I prove my point/detail (answer the ‘why’ and ‘how’)?
o Did I connect my points with transition words or phrases?
o Did I restate the topic sentence in a new and interesting clincher?
o Did I eliminate all contractions and abbreviations?
o Did I use proper documentation when I used quotations (i.e., the page number in parenthesis after the quotation)?
o Did I vary my sentence structure so that they are interesting and not repetitive?
o Did I check my spelling?
o Are my sentences complete?
o Did I give my composition an appropriate title?
11 Point Paragraph Outline
Topic Sentence:
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Supporting Statement #1
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Reference #1
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Comment #1
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Supporting Statement #2
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Reference #2
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Comment #2
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Supporting Statement #3
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Reference #3
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Comment #3
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Concluding Sentence
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