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Cereal Box Book Report and Game Rubric

Students will read a fiction or non-fiction book and create a book report using a cereal box. The box must be covered with construction paper, decorated based on the book, and include a prize that they may make based on the story. The back of the box should have a self-created game based on the story. In addition to the game on the back, students can add a crossword puzzle, maze, or other activity.

Rubric Code: FX234W8

By Bassfishn

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Subject: English

Type: Reading

Grade Levels: 6-8

Cereal Box Book Report
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Front of Box	4 The front of the cereal box has a detailed picture of the book that you read. Other than the title there must be another type of text feature.	3 The front has a picture and title, but it is lacking creativity and another text feature.	2 The front has a title, but does not have a picture or another text feature.	1 The front does not have a picture or a title.
Right Side	4 The right side contains a detailed and well-written main character and setting summary. Remember to describe personality traits and the location of the story.	3 The right side has a character and setting summary that could be improved in terms of grammar, spelling, and content.	2 There are numerous mistakes and/or the character and setting summaries are poorly done.	1 The right side does not have any story elements.
Back of Box	4 Includes a well-designed game that relates to the book that the student read. To fill in blank space, the student created a word search, crossword puzzle, hidden picture illustration, or other fun activity.	3 Includes a game that relates to the book that the student read. To fill in blank space, the student can create a word search, crossword puzzle, hidden picture illustration, or other fun activity.	2 Includes a poorly-designed game that somewhat relates to the book that the student read.	1 The back does not have a game included.
Left Side	4 A complete summary describes the main problem and solution in the novel. The summary uses vivid details and descriptive words.	3 A complete summary describes the main problem and solution in the novel. The summary uses details from the story.	2 A incomplete summary that somewhat describes the main problem and solution in the novel.	1 The summary is very incomplete or missing.
Top of Box	4 The top includes the title, author, number of pages, and number of stars (max: 5) that you would give the book.	3 One element is missing: title, author, number of pages, or rating.	2 Two elements are missing: title, author, number of pages, or rating.	1 The top does not contain any of the required elements.
Inside the Box - Prize	4 The prize is something the main character could have used in the book and shows creativity of thought. The prize is inside the box and a picture of the prize is on the outside of the box (any side).	3 The prize is something the main character could have used. The prize is inside the box and a picture of the prize is on the outside of the box (any side).	2 A prize is available, but does not relate to the main character or story. The prize is inside the box and a picture of the prize is on the outside of the box (any side).	1 There is no prize included.
Inside the Box - probability	4 On paper put inside the box, the group provides accurate analysis of the math behind their game, including theoretical probability.	3 On paper put inside the box, the group provides effective analysis of the math behind their game, including theoretical probability. There may be slight over-sights, but overall the math is good.	2 On paper put inside the box, the group provides satisfactory analysis of the math behind their game, including theoretical probability. There may be slight over-sights, but overall the math is satisfactory.	1 On paper put inside the box, the group provides very little analysis of the math behind their game.
Overall Creativity & Neatness	4 Cereal Box is extremely neat, easy to read and shows excellent creative efforts.	3 Cereal Box is neat, easy to read and shows some creativity.	2 Cereal Box lacks neatness, is difficult to read and shows minimal creative efforts.	1 Cereal Box is messy, difficult to read, and shows a lack of effort.
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