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Book Report

Report should include a colorful cover page with your name, the date, the title of the book, the author of the book, and an illustration and or picture. The first paragraph should include the title, author of the book, the genre, and a complete description of the main characters. Descriptive settings, a plot summary, and main events should be included. Why did you like or dislike the book? Would you recommend this book to others?

Rubric Code: G2WCW8B

By mmarck001

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Subject: English

Type: Reading

Grade Levels: 6-8

Evaluating reading books
	Outstanding Work 4 pts	Good Work 3 pts	Acceptable Work 2 pts	Poor Work 1 pts
Organization	Outstanding Work All necessary information was presented logically and recorded properly.	Good Work Necessary information was covered, but not presented logically or recorded in proper paragraphs.	Acceptable Work Most important information is presented in a logical sequence and recorded in the proper paragraphs.	Poor Work Significant information is missing, or not recorded in the proper paragraphs.
Introductory Paragraph Information	Outstanding Work Basic information was presented. Details were developed to add interest to the material.	Good Work Basic information was included in the introductory paragraph.	Acceptable Work Most of the basic information is included in the introductory paragraph	Poor Work Basic information is missing from inductory paragraph- title, author, setting, main characters,
Grammar/ Sentence Structure, format	Outstanding Work There were no errors or evidence of corrections in the report. Paragraphs were properly indented. Words were well chosen and sentences were concise.	Good Work A few errors occurred in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, sentence structure. Paragraphs properly formatted. Proof-reading inadequate.	Acceptable Work Some errors occurred in in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments. Paragraph formatting inconsistent. Proof-reading questionable.	Poor Work Numerous errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments. Paragraphs not indented. No evidence of proof-reading.
Content/Body	Outstanding Work The content shows detailed knowledge of the book. The teacher understood the book and learned something new from the report. The student read the book and thought about it.	Good Work The information in the report is relevant, it relates to the book. The teacher can understand the book from the report. It is clear the student read the book.	Acceptable Work The information in the report is somewhat relevant, it relates to the book in part. The teacher can understand the book from the report. It is clear the student read the book.	Poor Work The information in the report does not relate to the book. The student is off topic in many places. The teacher is left wondering: What was the book about, and did the student actually read it?
Conclusion	Outstanding Work Conclusion is well written. summarizing the main idea for your readers and tells the reader why he/she like and or disliked the book.	Good Work Conclusion is written,summarizing the main idea for your readers. But lacks the reader summarizing the main idea. Lacks reader recommendation.	Acceptable Work Conclusion is written but lacks any reference to the story. No reader recommendation.	Poor Work Conclusion is not well written or completely left out.

Keywords:

Organization, Information, Grammar/Sentence Structure, Plot Summary, Neatness, Student Evaluation

Subjects:

English

Types:

Reading

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