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Spiritual Growth/Psychology Book Report 
Non Fiction Book Report
Book report on a Christian Spiritual Growth book. Critical look at chapters, key concepts presented in the book, relationship to psychological concepts, and application to the student's life.
Rubric Code: DXX3B5B
By ericahargrave
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Spiritual Growth/
Psychology
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3

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2

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1

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0

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Basic Information

Title, author, publisher, publication date, and any previous books in the series.
4

All information is complete including details. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is correct.
3

Most of the criteria are present:
2

Some of the criteria are demonstrated:
1

This section is missing too many parts or is not evident in the report.
0

Student is lacking most or all of this category.
Background

What is the background of the author (name, profession, faith, family). What is his/her profession? What gives them expertise to write this book? What credentials do they have (degree, career experience)?
4

-All information is clearly and accurately reported.
-All statements are supported with details.
-Content clearly explains authors credibility to write the book.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is correct. Sources are ALL cited (footnotes or endnotes).
3

Most of the criteria are present:
-Most of the information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Most statements are supported with details.
-Content mostly explains authors credibility to write the book.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is mostly correct.
-Sources missing a few citations (footnotes or endnotes).
2

Some of the criteria are demonstrated:
-Some of the information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Some statements are supported with details.
-Content somewhat explains authors credibility to write the book.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is somewhat correct.
-Sources missing several citations (footnotes or endnotes).
1

Lacking much of the criteria:
-Lacking clear and accurate information.
-Lacking statements are supported with details.
-Content lacking explanation of authors credibility to write the book.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are significantly inadequate.
-Sources missing many citations (footnotes or endnotes).
0

Student is lacking most or all of this category.
Motive

Why did the author choose to write this book (personal tragedy, experience in this area, professional interest?) How does their personal life or experiences impact the book? Who is the intended audience? How does the author hope the book will be used?
4

-All information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Content clearly explains all listed questions pertaining to motives and gives the reader a clear understanding of the purpose of the book.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is correct.
-Sources are cited (footnotes or endnotes).
3

Most of the criteria are present:
-Most of the information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Most content clearly explains all listed questions pertaining to motives and gives the reader a clear understanding of the purpose of the book.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is mostly correct.
-Sources missing a few citations (footnotes or endnotes).
2

Some of the criteria are demonstrated:
-Some of the information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Some content clearly explains all listed questions pertaining to motives and gives the reader a clear understanding of the purpose of the book.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is somewhat correct.
-Sources missing several citations (footnotes or endnotes).
1

Lacking much of the criteria:
-Lacking clear and accurate information.
-Lacking content that clearly explains all listed questions pertaining to motives and gives the reader a clear understanding of the purpose of the book.
-Content lacking explanation of authors credibility to write the book.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are significantly inadequate.
-Sources missing many citations (footnotes or endnotes).
0

Student is lacking most or all of this category.
Key Concept #1

What is one main concept the author presented? Explain it's roots in Christianity (what is the Biblical precedent for this claim) and what Psychological concept does it address (emotions, perception, social relationships, etc.) How does the author suggest that you apply this to your personal life? What is the described outcome for this application?
4

-All information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Content clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Descriptions are vivid and engaging.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is correct.
3

Most of the criteria are present:
-Most of the information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Most content clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is mostly correct.
2

Some of the criteria are demonstrated:
-Some of the information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Some content clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is somewhat correct.
1

Lacking much of the criteria:
-Lacking clear and accurate information.
-Lacking content that clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are significantly inadequate.
0

Student is lacking most or all of this category.
Key Concept #2

What is a second main concept the author presented? Explain it's roots in Christianity (what is the Biblical precedent for this claim) and what Psychological concept does it address (emotions, perception, social relationships, etc.) How does the author suggest that you apply this to your personal life? What is the described outcome for this application?
4

-All information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Content clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Descriptions are vivid and engaging.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is correct.
3

Most of the criteria are present:
-Most of the information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Most content clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is mostly correct.
2

Some of the criteria are demonstrated:
-Some of the information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Some content clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is somewhat correct.
1

Lacking much of the criteria:
-Lacking clear and accurate information.
-Lacking content that clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are significantly inadequate.
0

Student is lacking most or all of this category.
Key Concept #3

What is a second main concept the author presented? Explain it's roots in Christianity (what is the Biblical precedent for this claim) and what Psychological concept does it address (emotions, perception, social relationships, etc.) How does the author suggest that you apply this to your personal life? What is the described outcome for this application?
4

All information is clearly and accurately reported. Content clearly explains the concept with supporting details. Descriptions are vivid and engaging. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is correct.
3

Most of the criteria are present:
-Most of the information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Most content clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is mostly correct.
2

Some of the criteria are demonstrated:
-Some of the information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Some content clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is somewhat correct.
1

Lacking much of the criteria:
-Lacking clear and accurate information.
-Lacking content that clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are significantly inadequate.
0

Student is lacking most or all of this category.
Key Concept #4

What is a second main concept the author presented? Explain it's roots in Christianity (what is the Biblical precedent for this claim) and what Psychological concept does it address (emotions, perception, social relationships, etc.) How does the author suggest that you apply this to your personal life? What is the described outcome for this application?
4

-All information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Content clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Descriptions are vivid and engaging.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is correct.
3

Most of the criteria are present:
-Most of the information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Most content clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is mostly correct.
2

Some of the criteria are demonstrated:
-Some of the information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Some content clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is somewhat correct.
1

Lacking much of the criteria:
-Lacking clear and accurate information.
-Lacking content that clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are significantly inadequate.
0

Student is lacking most or all of this category.
Key Concept #5

What is a second main concept the author presented? Explain it's roots in Christianity (what is the Biblical precedent for this claim) and what Psychological concept does it address (emotions, perception, social relationships, etc.) How does the author suggest that you apply this to your personal life? What is the described outcome for this application?
4

-All information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Content clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Descriptions are vivid and engaging.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is correct.
3

Most of the criteria are present:
-Most of the information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Most content clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is mostly correct.
2

Some of the criteria are demonstrated:
-Some of the information is clearly and accurately reported.
-Some content clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation is somewhat correct.
1

Lacking much of the criteria:
-Lacking clear and accurate information.
-Lacking content that clearly explains the key concept with supporting details.
-Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are significantly inadequate.
0

Student is lacking most or all of this category.
Personal Application

How can you apply this to your own life? What did you find surprising? When can you start implementing these principles? How does it align with God’s word?
4

-Application is personal and descriptive.
-Specific details are given with specific application procedures.
-Students discusses the greater impact this would have on his/her life and describes how he/she would be better aligned with God's desires for his/her life.
3

Most of the criteria are present:
-Application is personal and mostly descriptive.
-Many details are given with specific application procedures.
-Students mostly discuss the greater impact this would have on his/her life and mostly describes how he/she would be better aligned with God's desires for his/her life.
2

Some of the criteria are demonstrated:
-Application is somewhat personal and somewhat descriptive.
-Some details are given with specific application procedures.
-Students description of the greater impact this would have on his/her life is lacking as is the description of how he/she would be better aligned with God's desires for his/her life.
1

Lacking much of the criteria:
-Application is lacking personal or descriptive details.
-Lacking specific details with specific application procedures.
-Students lacks discussion of the greater impact this would have on his/her life and/or lacks description of how he/she would be better aligned with God's desires for his/her life.
0

Student is lacking most or all of this category.




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