Introduction to Literature
Instructions:
Reading and Responding to Literature Review the suggestions in the handout for tips on responding to literature using your own authentic voice.
Reading/ Writing Assignment After reading this week's literature selections, respond to the questions in the Week 6 Story Questions attachment.
Grading Rubric: Your responses will be graded using this rubric. Remember that your own thoughts and authentic answers are important. Answers that are computer-generated using AI or other artificial technology will not receive any points.
4 – Strong and Authentic Clearly explains your own thinking in a natural voice that won’t be repeated in other responses Uses a specific word, image, or moment from the text Explains why you chose that example Response sounds personal, not generic or overly polished, or generated from AI
3 – Clear and Thoughtful Shows understanding of the text Includes at least one specific reference Explains ideas clearly, though voice may be more neutral Some personal reasoning is present
2 – Limited or Vague Mentions the text but stays general Ideas could apply to many texts or students Little explanation of personal thinking Voice sounds mechanical or summary-based, computer or AI-generated Same words and thoughts expressed by others
1 – Minimal or Unclear Very brief or mostly summary Lacks specific references Does not explain personal reasoning Voice does not reflect original thought, sounds computer or AI-generated Same words used by others