iRubric: Historical Novel Book Report rubric

Does not meet the requirements for higher markbands

There is little or no suggestion that the reader has learned anything about the history of the period by reading the novel. There may also be many technical errors (spelling, grammar, punctuation). This section may not meet the length requirements.

There is some evidence that the reader has learned something about the period in which the novel is set although this may be expressed unclearly or superficially. There may also be some technical errors (spelling, grammar, punctuation). This section meets the length requirements.

There is clear evidence that the reader has learned and understood important facts/ideas about the period in which the novel is set and has expressed these clearly and succinctly. There are few technical errors (spelling, grammar, punctuation). This section meets the length requirements.

Exceeds grade expectations. There is clear and extensive evidence that the reader has appreciated important ideas regarding the period in which the novel is set and he/she has expressed these clearly and stylishly. There are no technical errors (spelling, grammar, punctuation). This section meets the length requirements.