Fiction

Nonfiction

Beginning

Middle

End

Beginning

Middle

End

(2 pt.)

Gives accurate information in sequence using rich detail

(2 pt.)

Discusses similarities or connections to other text, events, experiences

(1 pt.)

Describes the conclusions

(1pt.)

States or infers place and/or time.

(1pt.)

Recalls major events

(1pt.)

Describes or implies resolution of problem

(1 pt.)

Describes the main topic

(1 pt.)

Clearly describes the theme and author’s purpose

(1 pt.)

Requires limited prompting for the retelling

(1pt.)

Describes main character

(1pt.)

Recalls story in logical sequence

(1pt.)

Retelling has sense of fluency/flow

(1 pt.)

Describes some important ideas using key vocabulary

(1 pt.)

Used pictures to predict topic, key ideas, important details

(1pt.)

Names or implies problem

(1pt.)

Elaborates major events with relevant details

(1pt.)

Sounds like the beginning of a story

(1pt.)

Text-reader interaction evident through personal connections