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Middle School Book Review Rubric 
Middle School Book Report/Presentation Rubric
Rubric for book report which includes presenting an article that is symbolic of a person or thing within the story.
Rubric Code: B9C62X
By one2nv504
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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1 pts

2

2 pts

3

3 pts

4

4 pts

Introduction

1

Does not sufficiently introduce the book. No attention-getter is used and most of the necessary information is missing.
2

Provides a weak attention-getter and/or some of the necessary information is missing.
3

Provides a sufficient attention-getter and most of the necessary information - author, book title, publishing company, and date of publication is included.
4

Provides a creative attention-getter and includes all of the necessary information which includes the author, book title, publishing company, and date of publication.
Literary Devices

1

No explanation of literary devices.
2

One literary device was explained and an explanation was given as to how it was used. At least one specific example was given from the novel.
3

Two literary devices were stated and an explanation was given as to how they were used. Two specific examples were provided from the novel.
4

Three literary devices were stated and an explanation was given as to how they were used. Two specific examples were provided from the novel.
Characters

1

No characters are discussed.
2

Characters are mentioned, but the protagonist and antagonist are not identified and/or description qualities are missing.
3

The protagonist and antagonists are clearly identified, but the student only offers 1-2 qualities or descriptions and/or more details are needed.
4

The protagonist and the antagonist are clearly identified, and the student explains 3 or more qualities or descriptions. Details are included.
Conflict/Plot

1

No conflict and/or plot is discussed.
2

The student states the conflict(s) and/or does not clearly explain the plot of the story. The student only explains two events.
3

The student states the conflict(s) and explains the plot using 3 or 4 events in the plot.
4

The conflict(s) and plot are thoroughly explained and the student clearly mentions 5 events that develop the plot.
Feelings/Recommendation

1

No feelings or mood is discussed.
2

The student mentions his/her feelings about one happening in the book.
3

The student discusses his/her feelings about two happenings in the book.
4

The student discusses his/her feelings about two happenings in the book and offers a recomendation to other students along with reasons.
Theme

1

Theme is not mentioned.
2

The student gave more of a summary rather than defining "theme."
3

The student discussed "theme" in the report.
4

The student accurately discusses "theme" in the report and uses it effectively in either the introduction, plot, or closing section of the report.
Mechanics

1

Chronic spelling, grammatical, and sentence errors.
2

Several spelling, grammatical, or sentence errors.
3

A couple of spelling, grammatical, or sentence errors.
4

Proper use of spelling and grammar. Sentence structure is varied and creative.
Neatless

1

The report is not written in blue or black ink, and/or the paper is messy. The student's writing is not clear and neat.
2

The report is handwritten in blue or black ink, but it is not in cursive.
3

The report is handwritten in cursive and is in black or blue ink. The paper is fairly neat.
4

The report is extremely neat and either typed or in cursive handwriting with black or blue ink.



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  • ELA, book report, middle school, junior high

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