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8th Grade Historical Fiction Book Report 
8th Grade Historical Fiction Book Report
Rubric Code: FX4XA95
By bergenpj20
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric 8th Grade Book Report - Quarter 1
  Experimenting

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Effective

3 pts

Strong

4 pts

Time Period and Setting

Experimenting

Time period and/or setting are missing or not clearly stated.
Developing

Time period and setting are stated, though details are lacking.
Effective

Time period and setting are described with some minor details.
Strong

Time period and setting are thoroughly described with strong details.
Historically significant events

Experimenting

Historical figures or events are missing or not clearly stated.
Developing

Historical figures or events are stated, though details are lacking.
Effective

Historical figures or events are researched and described with some minor details.
Strong

Historical figures or events are thoroughly researched and described with strong details.
Textual evidence

Experimenting

Evidence from the text is either not included or not relevant to the researched topics.
Developing

Evidence from the text is stated, though there is very little connection to the researched topics besides basic names and settings.
Effective

Evidence from the text is stated, though the connections to researched topics is not very clear.
Strong

Evidence from the text is clear and concise, relating directly to research presented on the historical figures or events.
Word Choice

Experimenting

Writer uses a limited
vocabulary that does
not communicate
strongly or capture
the reader's interest.
Jargon or clichés may
be present and detract
from the meaning.
Developing

Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch, or flair.
Effective

Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone.
Strong

Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural, and not forced.
Introduction

Experimenting

There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper.
Developing

The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to the reader.
Effective

The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, but is not particularly inviting to the reader.
Strong

The introduction is inviting, states the main topic, and previews the structure of the paper.
Sequencing (Organization)

Experimenting

There is little sense that the writing is organized.
Developing

Many details are not in a logical or expected order.
Effective

Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting. Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader.
Strong

Details are placed in a logical order, and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.
Transitions

Experimenting

The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistent.
Developing

Some transitions work well, but connections between other ideas are fuzzy.
Effective

Transitions clearly show how the ideas are connected, but there is little variety.
Strong

A variety of thoughtful transitions is used. The transitions clearly demonstrate how the ideas are related.
Spelling

Experimenting

5 or more spelling errors
Developing

3-4 spelling errors
Effective

1-2 spelling errors
Strong

No spelling error. Perfect!!
Grammar

Experimenting

5 or more grammatical errors
Developing

3-4 grammatical errors
Effective

1-2 grammatical errors
Strong

No grammatical errors. All punctuation and captialization is correct.
Formatting

Experimenting

Headings/title or citations are missing from the report.
Developing

2-3 headings/title or citations may be misplaced.
Effective

One heading/title is misplaced or one citation may be misplaced.
Strong

All evidence and research is cited properly with citations. Titles and headings are all in the proper location.




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