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Comprehension

Student seems to understand entire story and accurately answers 3 questions related to the story.

Student seems to understand most of the story and accurately answers 2 questions related to the story.

Student understands some parts of the story and accurately answers 1 question related to the story.

Student has trouble understanding or remembering most parts of the story.

Thinks about Characters

Student describes how a character might have felt at some point in the story, and points out some pictures or words to support his/her interpretation without being asked.

Student describes how a character might have felt at some point in the story, and points out some pictures or words to support his/her interpretation when asked.

Student describes how a character might have felt at some point in the story, but does NOT provide good support for the interpretation, even when asked.

Student cannot describe how a character might have felt at a certain point in the story.

Participates Willingly

Student routinely volunteers answers to questions and willingly tries to answer questions s/he is asked.

Student volunteers once or twice and willingly tries to all questions s/he is asked.

Student does not volunteer answers, but willing tries to answer questions s/he is asked.

Student does not willingly participate.

Respects Others

Student listens quietly, does not interrupt, and stays in assigned place without distracting fidgeting.

Student listens quietly and does not interrupt. Moves a couple of times, but does not distract others.

Student interrupts once or twice, but comments are relevant. Stays in assigned place without distracting movements.

Student interrupts often by whispering, making comments or noises that distract others OR moves around in ways that distract others.