Independent Reading - Elementary : Lewis & Clark Independent Reading
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Chooses Appropriate Books	Student chooses a book which s/he has not read before, which is at or above grade level, or has been previous approved by the teacher.	Student chooses a book which s/he has never read before and which is slightly below his/her reading level.	Student chooses a book s/he has read once before that is close to his/her reading level and was approved by the teacher.	Student chooses a book that s/he has read many times before or which is more than one grade below student's reading level.
Focus on story/article	Student is lost in the story. There's no looking around or flipping through the pages.	Student seems to be enjoying and moving through the story, but takes some short breaks.	Student seems to be reading the story, but doesn't seem to be very interested. Takes a few short breaks.	Pretends to read the story. Mostly looks around or fiddles with things.
Understands story elements	Student knows the title of the story as well as the names and descriptions of the important characters. Can tell approximately when and where the story happened.	Student knows the names and descriptions of the important characters and where the story takes place.	Student knows the names OR descriptions of the important characters in the story.	Student has trouble naming and describing the characters in the story.
Thinks about the characters	Student describes how different characters might have felt at different points in the story and points out some pictures or words to support his interpretation without being asked.	Student describes how different characters might have felt at different points in the story, but does not provide support for the interpretation unless asked.	Student describes how different characters might have felt at different points in the story, but does NOT provide good support for the interpretation, even when asked	Student cannot describe how different characters might have felt at different points in the story.
Writes a summative on their article or book	Student writes an essay with a clear beginning, middle and end. The essay includes all pertinent information relating to the topic. The student uses descriptive words and proper grammar.	Student writes an essay with a beginning, middle and end but may not include necessary details about the article or book. The student has minor grammatical problems.	Student writes an essay without having at least a beginning, middle or end. They write few details from the article or book. There are moderate grammatical problems.	Student writes an essay that does not have a beginning or end. There are only generalities from the article or book. There are many grammatical problems.