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Book Talk Rubric -Independent Reading Favorite Book Students will write and orally present a book talk on one of their favorite independent reading books. Students will persuade other students, by clearly and concisely piquing the interest of peers in a solid hook and focused and interesting summary that closes with a definite opinion with support for reading and enjoying the book. Colorful language and confident speaking will enhance your persuasion.

Rubric Code: AX99WB5

By Courtenay

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Subject: English

Type: Presentation

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Book Talk
	Exceeds the Standard 4 pts	Meets the Standard 3 pts	Approaching the Standard 2 pts	Does not Meet the Standard 1 pts
Opener-Hook	Exceeds the Standard The opener is informative and hooks us in	Meets the Standard The opener is relatively informative and somewhat hook us.	Approaching the Standard The opener is somewhat clear.	Does not Meet the Standard It misses the mark, does not hook us in.
Plot Summary What happened in your book?	Exceeds the Standard Includes a comprehensive summary of the plot covering all the key points regarding the main characters problem with exceptional clarity and obvious understanding of key information without giving away the ending. Shows the book and states the title and author	Meets the Standard Includes a good summary of the plot with good understanding of key information and main characters problem, without giving away the ending. Shows the class the book and states the title and author.	Approaching the Standard Includes a summary of the plot, but some points are missing or it's a little confusing, or main characters problem is off. Understanding of what is key needs work. Shows the class the book and states the title and author.	Does not Meet the Standard No plot summary and/or no book brought to class and/or author or title presented. Other factors may be a lack of organization of information, a lack of understanding plot points, the problem or the story.
Opinion and Recommendation	Exceeds the Standard Includes an opinion on the book detailed with 3 specific reasons that support this opinion. Includes a specific and detailed recommendation for who would enjoy the book and why.	Meets the Standard Includes an opinion on the book and gives reasons to support the opinion. Includes reasons for who would enjoy the book and why.	Approaching the Standard Includes an opinion and recommendation for the book, but does not explain why.	Does not Meet the Standard No opinion and/or recommendation.
Oral Delivery	Exceeds the Standard Excellent eye contact, voice level, speed, audience interaction, and organization/preparation.	Meets the Standard Good eye contact, voice level, speed, audience interaction, and organization/preparation.	Approaching the Standard Some eye contact, but could be better, sometimes not loud enought or too fast, little audience interaction, or not well organized and prepared.	Does not Meet the Standard The presentation was not organized and/or the speaker read directly from the notes.
Book Passage Read an important section from the book	Exceeds the Standard Selects a passage that relates to key information or the theme of the story. Uses the passage to draw interest and persuade readers to read the book. Reads with enthusiasm and emotion.	Meets the Standard Selects a passage that relates to key information from the story. Uses the passage to persuade readers to read the book. Reads with enthusiasm	Approaching the Standard Selects a passage, that may not be key to the plot. Attempts to use the passage to convince readers to read the book. Reads the passage but lacks emotion and enthusiam	Does not Meet the Standard Selects a passage that does not relate to the main idea. Reads quietly with no emotion.

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