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Newspaper Book Report 
Newspaper Book Report
Rubric Code: A582CC
By rsimmo
Draft
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8, Undergraduate

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  Poor

1 pts

Good

2 pts

Great

3 pts

Exceptional

4 pts

Summary

Poor

The plot was not clearly stated and/or summarized. Summary is too brief or may have too many unimportant details. After reading the article, it still isn't clear what the book is about.
Good

The plot was briefly stated. Sentences were brief and/or not always organized. Some unneeded information may be included. After reading the article, it is pretty clear what the book is about.
Great

Plot was clearly stated and summarized. Sentences were well developed and presented in an organized and interesting manner. After reading the article, it is very clear what the book is about.
Exceptional

Plot was clearly stated and summarized. Sentences were well developed and presented in an organized and interesting manner. After reading the article, it is very clear what the book is about.
Main Character Article

Poor

No clear information was given about the main character(s);

Picture is messy and not colored in or no picture is included;
Good

Description of character is vague;

Picture is somewhat neat but not fully colored in;
Great

The article gives a thorough description of the character and their part in the story.

Picture is fairly neat and colored in though white space is seen;
Exceptional

The article gives a thorough description of the character and their part in the story.

Picture is neat and fully colorfed with little white space.
Advice Column

Poor

Question is not a real problem for the character in the story and is not clearly stated. No advice is given, or does not solve the problem/ answer the question.
Good

Question is not a real problem for the character in the story. Advice given shows little thought and/or does not really answer the question.
Great

Question is a real problem for the character in the story. Advice given show good thought and having the character's best interest at heart.
Exceptional

Question is a real problem for the character in the story. Advice given show much thought and really shows understanding for the character's best interest.
Book Review

Poor

Is missing 2 out of the 3 elements (main character, author, title of book). Opinion is not stated and/or no supporting evidence included. Recommendation may/may not be included.
Good

Is missing either the name of the main character, the title, or the author of the book. Opinion is stated with not much or no supporting evidence. Recommendation is included.
Great

Includes name of main character, title and author of book. Opinion is fairly evident some supporting evidence. Recommendation is included.
Exceptional

Includes name of main character, title and author of book. Opinion is clearly stated with a lot of supporting evidence. Recommendation is included.
Comic/Puzzle

Poor

A comic strip is included but is messy and includes little or no captions;

A word puzzle is included with only a couple of words or clues, is messy, and doesn't go along with the story. No word bank or answer key is included.
Good

A comic strip is included. It is illustrated and neat, but not colorful. It does include captions.

A word puzzle is included with at least 5 words or clues included having to do with the story. A word bank or answer key may be included.
Great

A comic strip is included. It is simply illustrated and colored, and has captions;

A word puzzle is included with at least 7 words or clues included having to do with the story. A word bank or answer key is included.
Exceptional

A comic strip is included. It is well illustrated, colored in, and has captions.

A word puzzle is included with more than 8 words/clues included having to do with the story. A word bank or answer key is included.
Format

Poor

The front does not display a name for the newspaper. Some part of the newspaper is missing. 6 or more errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage, run-on sentences/sentence fragments.
Good

The front includes a name for the newspaper but may not clearly relate to the story. All part are included in the paper. 4 - 5 errors occur in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage, and sentence structure.
Great

Front includes a name for the newspaper relating to the story. All parts are included in the paper.
2 - 3 errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage, and sentence structure.
Exceptional

Front includes a name for the newspaper relating to the story and is decorative. All parts are included in the paper.
0 - 1 errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage, and sentence structure.




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