Not Yet (1)

Developing (3)

Strong (5)

The summary states the main idea of the text and provides the source in a topic sentence.

The main idea is not accurately identified or clearly stated.  The source is missing or incomplete.

The topic is accurately reflected, but the main idea is incomplete.  The source is incomplete.

The main idea is clear, complete and reflects text structure.  The source is complete.

The summary identifies the essential supporting information.

The summary includes limited aspects of the text and/or information copied from the text.

The summary includes several important ideas, some in the studentís own words.

All or nearly all essential supporting ideas are stated in the studentís own words.

The summary develops ideas.

Ideas in the writing are limited or unclear.

Ideas in the writing are defined, but development is general.

Ideas in the writing are clear and focused.

The summary reflects organization.

Organization is lacking or confusing.

Organization doesnít confuse, but is not consistent.

Organization is logical and effective.