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Students will reference their chosen book to complete a creative representation of the characters, setting, and major plot points.
Rubric Code: G2W6XX3
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  4 - Exceeds Expectations

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3 - Meets Expectations

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2 - Approaching Expectation

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1 - Needs Improvement

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Information
40 pts

Includes:
-a summary of their novel with information from the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
-Description of how the climax or major events of the story effected the main characters
-Bibliography of at least 5 pages referenced

4 - Exceeds Expectations

Student included more than the required information.
Student uses detailed descriptions and gives thoughtful insight into the characters' traits and how they changed throughout the story as a result of the main conflict.
Student included a thorough bibliography of reference pages from their book.
3 - Meets Expectations

Student included the required information.
Student gives descriptions and insight into the main conflict of the story.
Student included a bibliography of 5 reference pages from their book.
2 - Approaching Expectation

Student included some of the required information but not all. Summary was written in a way that was out of order or made it difficult to determine if all the required information was present.
Student offered little or no thoughts or insights on the story; just a strict summary.
Bibliography had less than 5 reference pages from their book.
1 - Needs Improvement

Student did not include some of the key pieces of information from their book.
Student did not include a bibliography of reference pages.
Product
30 pts

Includes:
-Information displayed in a creative and engaging manner
-Quality craftsmanship

4 - Exceeds Expectations

Student displayed information in an interesting and creative way. It is very obvious that the student completed this project to the very best of their ability with great attention to detail.
3 - Meets Expectations

Student displayed information in a creative way. It is obvious that the student took their time and completed this project to the best of their ability.
2 - Approaching Expectation

Student displayed information but it is obvious that the product was rushed or not completed to the best of their ability.
1 - Needs Improvement

Student had no visual representation of their information.
Presentation
20 pts

Includes:
-Presentation briefly describing their product and how it relates to their book
-Presentation of the required information from their book

4 - Exceeds Expectations

Student spoke in a clear, consistent voice and presented more than required information. Presentation was entertaining, engaging, and was obviously practiced.
Student utilized public speaking strategies.
3 - Meets Expectations

Student presented the required information in a presentation that was obviously rehearsed. Student attempted to utilize public speaking strategies.
2 - Approaching Expectation

Student presented some but not all of the necessary information. Presentation needed more practice or the student required index cards to complete the presentation.
1 - Needs Improvement

Student did not rehearse or prepare a presentation and had to read their information from a print out.
Review
10 pts

Includes:
-Students' opinion of the book with supporting evidence
-Whether or not the student would recommend the book and why

4 - Exceeds Expectations

Student explained why they would or would not recommend this book. Student also included their opinion of the book with evidence or excerpts from the book to support their opinion.
3 - Meets Expectations

Student included their opinion of the book along with supporting evidence. Student also included whether or not they would recommend this book.
2 - Approaching Expectation

Student explained their opinion of the book and whether or not they would recommend it but had no evidence beyond "not liking it."
1 - Needs Improvement

Student did not give a review of the book and did not say whether or not they would recommend it.




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