Brooklyn Student Readings
Text Response Criteria 30/30
1. Thorough and insightful understanding of ideas, characters and themes constructed and presented in the text
2. Complex discussion and critical analysis of the structures, features and conventions used by the author to construct meaning
3. Complex analysis of the ways in which social, historical and/or cultural values are embodied in the text
4. Construction of a sophisticated interpretation which demonstrates an understanding of ways in which the text is open to different interpretations by different readers.
5. Considered selection and use of significant textual evidence and highly appropriate use of relevant metalanguage to support analysis
6. Highly expressive, fluent and coherent writing.