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Cereal Box Book Report 
Cereal Box Book Report--4th grade fiction
Students will read a fiction novel and create a book report using a cereal box. The box must be covered and decorated with details from the book. The cereal box must also feature a prize that is based on the story.
Rubric Code: RXXB733
By jrfitzpatrick
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Cereal Box Book Report
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Front Cover

Title & picture
Excellent

The front of the cereal box has a colored picture and a unique title that relates to the book.
Good

The front of the cereal box has a colored picture and title that relates to the book, but lacks creativity.
Fair

The front of the cereal box has a title and picture. The picture may not be colored.
Poor

The front does not have a picture and/or a title OR <BR>
The title and picture do not relate to the book.
Right Side

Characters and Characterization
Excellent

The right side contains a list of the main characters in the book with a detailed sentence about each character that describes character traits and physical traits.
Good

The right side contains a list of the main characters in the book with a sentence about each character that describes character traits OR physical traits.
Fair

The right side contains a list of characters in the book but does not describe each using character traits and physical traits.
Poor

The right side does not have a list of the characters using character traits and physical traits.
Left Side

Nutritional Value
Excellent

The left side includes a well written opinion that clearly states the reader's likes and dislikes. The author's purpose is stated describing the life lesson taught. The book is rated with a max of 5 stars.
Good

The reader's opinion is not well-developed. The author's purpose is stated but is missing the life lesson. The book is rated with a max of five stars.There are 2 or more grammar and/or spelling mistakes.
Fair

The reader's opinion is not obvious. The authors purpose is not stated. THe rating is not clear.There are 3 or more grammar and/or spelling mistakes.
Poor

The reader's opinion, author's purpose, and rating is not is not present.
Front Cover

Summary
Excellent

The front cover includes a well-written summary in paragraph form of the book that the student read. The student identifies details, recognizes context, and identifies relationships.
Good

The front cover has a summary that could be improved in terms of length, grammar, spelling, and content.
Fair

There are numerous mistakes and/or the summary is poorly done.
Poor

The front cover does not have a summary.
Top

Novel & Student Information
Excellent

The top of the box includes your first and last name, book title, author,& number of pages.
Good

One of the 5 required elements is missing: first and last name, book title, author, date & number of pages.
Fair

Two of the 5 required elements are missing: first and last name, book title, author,date & number of pages.
Poor

Three of the 5 required elements are missing: first and last name, book title, author, date & number of pages.
Prize

Excellent

The prize is something the main character could have used in the book. There is an eye-catching picture and a detailed description of the prize on the outside of the box.
Good

The prize is something the main character could have used in the book. There is a picture and a description of the prize on the outside of the box, but it does not draw my attention or add detail.
Fair

The prize is something the main character could have used in the book. Either a picture or description is missing.
Poor

There is not a prize included.
Neatness

Excellent

The cereal book is neatly displayed. The cereal box has an attractive design and layout.
Good

Most elements are neatly displayed. The box has an attractive design and layout.
Fair

Some elements are neatly designed. The box appears a bit messy.
Poor

The cereal box is not neatly displayed and does not have an attractive design.
Completed on Time

Excellent

Cereal Box is handed in on the due date.<BR>
<BR>
January 9, 2015
Good

Cereal Box is one day late.
Fair

Cereal Box is handed in two days late.
Poor

Cereal Box is handed in three or more days late.






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