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Mystery Book Report 
Mystery Book Report
A grading rubric for 8th grade written book reports for the first marking period
Rubric Code: RC393B
By cmcdermo62
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Below Basic

1 pts

Basic

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Identifying Information
10 %

Below Basic

Basic information is missing from introductory paragraph- title, author, setting, main characters,
Basic

Basic information was included in the introductory paragraph.
Proficient

Basic information was presented and expanded upon in the introductory paragraph.
Advanced

Basic information was presented. Details were developed to add interest and depth to the material.
Grammar/ Sentence Structure, format
20 %

Below Basic

Numerous errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments. Paragraphs not indented. No evidence of proof-reading.
Basic

A few errors occurred in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, sentence structure. Paragraphs properly formatted. Proof-reading inadequate.
Proficient

A couple errors occurred in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, sentence structure. Paragraphs were properly formatted. Proof-reading evident.
Advanced

There were no errors or evidence of corrections in the report. Paragraphs were properly indented. Words were well chosen and sentences were concise.
Plot Summary
20 %

Below Basic

Information covered does not describe the plot, conflict or resolution.
Basic

Plot or conflict/resolution is briefly, but clearly stated.
Proficient

Plot or conflict/resolution is clearly and adequately developed.
Advanced

The plot or conflict/resolution was clearly stated and summarized. Sentences are well developed and presented in an interesting manner.
Figurative Language
20 %

Below Basic

Student did not share any examples of figurative language.
Basic

Student gave examples of figurative language, but was mistaken in some of the identifications.
Proficient

Student gave correctly identified three or four examples of figurative language.
Advanced

Student's paragraph correctly identified at least four different examples of figurative language.
Unfamiliar Vocabulary/Discoveries
20 %

Below Basic

Student did not present unfamiliar vocabulary or list any discoveries of this year's words.
Basic

Students listed one or two words, or did not go into depth about the words listed.
Proficient

Student listed three or four words with their page numbers and gave a good definition and/ or context in which each word was used.
Advanced

Student listed at least five unfamiliar words and/or discoveries, giving page numbers. For each unfamiliar word a definition was given. For each discovery a comment was made as to whether or not the word was used in the same context as we discussed in class.
Neatness/Standard Set-up
10 %

Below Basic

Work was very difficult to read, paper was torn or crumpled, work was smudged, or
Basic

Paper was neatly written and presented, but there were errors in standard set-up (font, font size, heading, spacing, etc.)
Proficient

Paper was neatly written or typed. Little evidence of corrections having been made.
Advanced

Paper was neatly written or typed with no evidence of corrections having been made.



Keywords:
  • Organization,Identifying Information, Grammar/Sentence Structure, Plot Summary,Figurative Language, Neatness, Unfamiliar Vocabulary/Discoveries

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