Divide the chart into four sections. Assign a numerical value to each section, counting down from 4. The top section represents the highest score possible, to be given to students who show advanced reading and comprehension skills. Each subsequent score represents a less proficient reading skill set. The reading skills required to achieve each score will be written to the right of each score.
Write a description of the requirements for receiving a perfect score of 4. Students in this category can read quickly and efficiently, applying speed-reading techniques when necessary. These students also display advanced interpretation skills, such as the ability to identify the use of metaphor and other literary devices.
Create less-strict requirements to receive a score of 3. These students have to read more carefully and reference the text more often in discussion. They have a firm grasp on the information of the text but lack advanced interpretation skills. Their written responses show thorough factual understanding but lack somewhat in organization and original thought.
Write a description for students who require some reading-skills development, represented by a score of 2. These students have to reread a text multiple times to retain the information required by the comprehension questions. Their understanding of the text is lacking or misinformed. Their written responses display a lack of textual engagement and are written in an unorganized manner.
Reserve the score of 1 for students who require extensive development of their reading skills. These students may require placement in a special reading program or one-on-one tutoring. They have trouble concentrating on the text and have to directly reference it to answer the comprehension questions. Their responses show that they lack a fundamental understanding of the text on both a conceptual and factual level.
Assign a text for students to read and respond to. Give students prompts to direct their focus and comprehension of the text. Then, use your chart to grade each student's responses. If a response displays elements from two different numerical categories, assign a decimal score, such as 3.5.