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Independent Reading Book Award

Independently analyze literature through close reading. Prepare and present to the class an analysis and recommendation. Analyze character, setting, tone, theme, and one other literary element.

Rubric Code: J87294

By littleriver

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Subject: English

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: 9-12

Project task: Present to the class within 9 minute speech literary element analysis of a work of literature chosen from AP Reading List. Create interpretive poster.
	Superior 10 pts	Good 8 pts	Fair 6 pts	Ineffective 4 pts
Title and Delivery 10 %	Superior Voice is engaging, conversational, and easily heard. Eye contact is maintained. Transitions make points easy to follow and reflect deep thought. Title, author, character, and mode of presentation are clear and enthusiastic. Written copy of quotes provided to teacher.	Good Voice is easily heard and conversational. Eye contact is good. Sections are identified, but transitions could be smoother. Title, author, character, and mode of presentation are identified. Written copy provided to teacher.	Fair 2 or more apply: Voice is difficult to hear. Eye contact is minimal. Transitions are unclear or lacking. Title, author, character, and mode of presentation are not clearly or completely identified. The ending of the novel is revealed. No written copy provided.	Ineffective 3 or more apply: Presentation is difficult to follow. Voice is difficult to hear. Eye contact is lacking. Transitions are lacking. Title, author, character, and mode of presentation are not clearly or completely identified. The ending of the novel is revealed. No written copy provided.
Character Quote 1 10 %	Superior Context clearly prepares listener for passage. 5-9 line passage captures character's essence and novel's central issues. Analysis of the passage is insightful and includes specific references to words/lines from the passage.	Good Context prepares listener for passage. 5-9 line passage reveals characterization and novel's central issues. Analysis relates to and explains passage, but lacks specific references to words and lines.	Fair 2 or more apply: Context unclear or lacking. Passage is too long or too short. Analysis is very brief and lacks depth. Analysis is not specifically related to the passage.	Ineffective 3 or more apply: Context unclear or lacking. Passage is too long or too short or does not reveal characterization. Analysis is very brief and lacks depth. Analysis is not specifically related to the passage.
Character Quote 2 10 %	Superior Context clearly prepares listener for passage. 5-9 line passage reveals additional characterization and novel's central issues. Analysis of the passage is insightful and includes specific references to words/lines from the passage. Quotes are chosen from entire novel.	Good Context prepares listener for passage. 5-9 line passage reveals additional characterization and novel's central issues. Analysis relates to and explains passage, but lacks specific references to words or lines. Quotes are chosen from entire novel.	Fair 2 or more apply: Context is confusing or lacking. Passage is too long or too short. Analysis is very brief and lacks depth. Analysis is not specifically related to the passage. Analysis repeats points already made.	Ineffective 3 or more apply: Context unclear or lacking. Passage is too long or too short or does not reveal characterization. Analysis is very brief and lacks depth. Analysis is not specifically related to the passage. Analysis repeats points already made.
Setting Quote 1 10 %	Superior Context clearly prepares listener for passage. 5-9 line passage captures setting's essence and novel's central issues. Analysis of the passage is insightful in revealing the setting and its effect on character by referring to and discussing specific lines/words. Quotes are chosen from entire novel.	Good Context prepares listener for passage. 5-9 line passage reveals setting's effect on character and novel's central issues. Analysis relates to and explains passage, but lacks reference to words/lines. Quotes are chosen from entire novel.	Fair 2 or more apply: Context is confusing or lacking. Passage is too long or too short and/or doesn't reveal setting. Analysis is very brief and lacks depth. Analysis is not specifically related to the passage and/or to setting. Analysis repeats points already made.	Ineffective 3 or more apply: Context unclear or lacking. Passage is too long or too short or does not reveal setting. Analysis is very brief and lacks depth or is absent. Analysis is not specifically related to the passage and/or setting. Analysis repeats points already made.
Setting Quote 2 10 %	Superior Context clearly prepares listener for passage. 5-9 line passage captures setting's essence and novel's central issues. Analysis of the passage is insightful in revealing the setting and its effect on character by referring to specific lines/words while revealing new points. Quotes are chosen from entire novel.	Good Context prepares listener for passage. 5-9 line passage reveals new points about setting's effect on character and novel's central issues. Analysis relates to and explains passage, but lacks reference to words/lines. Quotes are chosen from entire novel.	Fair 2 or more apply: Context is confusing or lacking. Passage is too long or too short and/or doesn't reveal setting. Analysis is very brief and lacks depth. Analysis is not specifically related to the passage and/or setting. Analysis repeats points already made.	Ineffective 3 or more apply: Context unclear or lacking. Passage does not reveal setting or is too long or too short. Analysis is very brief and lacks depth or is absent. Analysis is not specifically related to the passage and/or setting. Analysis repeats points already made.
Author's Opinion: Tone 10 %	Superior Context clearly prepares listener for passage. 5-9 line passage captures the author's attitude toward the character and the novel's central issues. Analysis interprets specific lines/words of the passage to explain clearly the author's opinion of character. Quotes are chosen from entire novel.	Good Context prepares listener for passage. 5-9 line passage reveals author's opinion of character and novel's central issues. Analysis relates to and explains passage, clearly stating author's attitude, but lacks reference to words/lines. Quotes are chosen from entire novel.	Fair 2 or more apply: Context is confusing or lacking. Passage is too long or too short and/or doesn't reveal tone. Analysis is very brief and lacks depth. Author's opinion is not specifically stated. Analysis is not specifically related to the passage. Analysis repeats points already made.	Ineffective 3 or more apply: Context lacking or unclear. Quote or analysis or both do not reveal author's opinion. Passage too short or too short. Analysis repeats words from quote but doesn't add insight OR there is no analysis.
Literary Element 10 %	Superior Context clearly prepares listener for passage and identifies the literary element. 5-9 line passage captures literary element and novel's central issues. Analysis interprets specific lines/words of the passage to explain clearly how the author uses literary element to reveal meaning. Insightful and accurate analysis reveals new points. Quotes are chosen from entire novel.	Good Context prepares listener for passage and identifies the literary element. 5-9 line passage captures literary element and novel's central issues. Analysis accurately identifies literary element and new points. Analysis relates to and explains passage, but lacks reference to words/lines. Quotes are chosen from entire novel.	Fair 2 or more apply: Context is confusing or lacking. Passage is too long or too short. Analysis is very brief and lacks depth. Literary element is not accurately identified. Analysis is not specifically related to the passage. Analysis repeats points already made.	Ineffective 3 or more apply: Context lacking or unclear. Passage and/or interpretation do not reveal literary element accurately or at all. Analysis repeats words from quote but doesn't add insight OR there is no analysis.
Theme 10 %	Superior Theme is clearly identified. Insightful and well-thought out theme is tied specifically to literary element passage and focuses on novel's central issues.	Good Theme relates to literary element passage and central issues of novel. It is thoughtful.	Fair Theme is supplied when asked for, but doesn't reveal depth of thought or doesn't relate to literary element.	Ineffective No theme or theme that is not relevant to literary element or novel's central issues.
Norman: Relevance 5 %	Superior Reveals clearly and thoughtfully how people in Norman, OK would react to character, and why, with reasons from novel. Student maintains role of author or character.	Good Reveals how people in Norman, OK would react to character, and why.	Fair Reveals how people in Norman, OK would react to character.	Ineffective No response.
Poster or Prezi, Recommendation 15 %	Superior Poster or Prezi neatly and creatively displays required elements: Title and author, 3 quotes, your positive recommendation, and visual interpretation. Poster size is 17 x 22 or larger. Poster/Prezi is especially engaging, artistic, and attention-grabbing. Recommendation is well written and thoughtful.	Good Poster or Prezi neatly and creatively displays required elements: Title and author, 3 quotes, your recommendation, and visual interpretation. Poster size is 17 x 22 or larger. Recommendation is well written and thoughtful.	Fair Poster or Prezi lacks one of the required elements: Title and author, 3 quotes, recommendation, visual interpretation and/or does not meet size requirements and/or could show more creativity, detail, and or neatness in visual representation.	Ineffective No poster or Prezi OR poster or Prezi lacks two of the required elements: Title and author, 3 quotes, your recommendation, visual interpretation, 17 x 22 or larger. Or visual interpretation could show more creativity, detail, or neatness.
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