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Book Cover 
Book Cover
Design a New Book Cover: Use your knowledge of the story and characters to create a new book cover you think would entice readers to pick up this book and read it. The images must be original, either drawn or created with the assistance of computer design. The design is to be displayed on a poster board folded to resemble a book.
Rubric Code: BX2843C
By Olga1913
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Front Cover Pt 1

4

This is a display that is free of marks, errors and/or corrections. Visual information uses all available space.
3

Illustrations or images are appropriately displayed. All visual data is accurate to the story. The visual components will introduce the primary conflict and contain a recognizable landmark. There are at least three different and distinct colors.
2

An illustration/image is included that has not been copied from the book It is based on an event in the story, but it is not an important event. The illustration shows effort with color. There is some unnecessary white space.
1

An illustration is included that has nothing to do with the story.
Front Cover Pt 2

4

The title and author are both included stylishly displayed and correctly spelled and capitalized and correctly located on appropriate places on the book.
3

The title and author are included and correctly spelled or capitalized. They are located in an appropriate location. It may be difficult to read.
2

The title and author are misspelled, not capitalized and are not located in a logical location, or may be illegible.
1

One of the following is missing or incorrectly displayed: Title, author
Back Cover Pt 1

4

The back cover uses rhetorical questions and properly summarizes the story enough to draw the reader in with out giving away key information or conflict resolutions.
3

The back cover summarizes the story enough to draw the reader in with out giving away key information or conflict resolutions. It will contain a quote from the text appropriately cited and punctuated.
2

The back cover somewhat summarizes the story and/or gives away 1 or 2 key pieces of information or conflict resolutions.
1

The back cover somewhat summarizes the story or gives away to much information.
Inside Flap

4

The plot points, conflict and target audience are integrated in a way that compels a reader to continue.
3

Many of the main plot points are here. Think of it as a shrink to three (3). It will also contain a recommendation for what group the author is targeting.
2

Information does not list three of the plot elements or conflicts or leaves out the author's target audience.
1

Two of the components are missing or incorrect.
Back Flap

4

Additional information may include education, family specifics as well as summary of other literary/media projects.
3

Information about the author includes a list of their other titles, and any awards the author or title may have won. There are no punctuation or capitalization errors.
2

One of the elements are missing or contain grammar/punctuation errors.
1

Two or more of the elements are missing or contain grammar/punctuation errors.
Spine

4

All of the included information in addition to serving as an extension of art from the front and back covers.
3

Lettering for the title and the author are of an appropriate font, size and location that allow them to be viewed on a shelf from a distance. There are no punctuation/spelling/ or grammar errors
2

One of the elements was missing or improperly displayed.
1

More than one of the elements was missing or improperly displayed.
Grammar & Mechanics

4

No spelling or grammar errors.
3

1-2 spelling or grammar errors.
2

3-5 spelling or grammar errors.
1

More than 5 spelling or grammar issues.






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