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Fiction Book Report 
General Book Report
Rubric Code: KX594A8
By NicoleB25
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Content
Setting

Where did the story take place? (Most stories take place in more than one location so this might be a description of about 2-3 of the main settings.)
Excellent

Multiple settings are described in detail. At least two sentences per setting. If the book contains only one setting, it may be described in extensive detail of at least five sentences.
Good

Single setting described in detail. At least three sentences.
Fair

Multiple settings described in one sentence or less each.
Poor

One setting described in less than two sentences.
Characters

The name, physical attributes, personality traits of each main character. There should be at least 3.
Excellent

Multiple characters described in detail of at least two sentences each. If there is only one character in the book, the description should be extensive.
Good

Single character described in detail. At least three sentences.
Fair

Multiple characters described in one sentence or less.
Poor

On character described in less than two sentences
Conflict or Problem

What is the main problem in this story?
Excellent

At least 5 sentences in chronological order.
Good

Less than five sentences or events out of order.
Fair

Less than four sentences and events out of order.
Poor

Less than three sentences and events told out of order.
Conclusion or Resolution

What happens in the end? Each of the main characters should be mentioned.
Excellent

At least three descriptive sentences clearly describing how everything works out.
Good

At least three sentences with brief description.
Fair

Less than three sentences or poor description.
Poor

Two sentences or less. Poor description.
Opinions

What did you think of this book? What were some of the things you liked and disliked? Would you recommend this book? To whom?
Excellent

At least three sentences with clearly developed ideas.
Good

Three sentences with less developed ideas.
Fair

Less than three sentences or poorly developed ideas.
Poor

Two sentences or less. Poor development.
Cover page

Excellent

Cover page is present and contains title, author, students' names, and appropriate graphics.
Good

Cover page is present but lacks complete information.
Fair

Cover page is missing multiple components.
Poor

Cover page is missing most components.
Diagrams & Illustrations

Part 2
Students must choose 1 creative option to go along with their written book repot.
Excellent

Diagrams and illustrations are neat, accurate and add to the reader's understanding of the topic.
Good

Diagrams and illustrations are accurate and add to the reader's understanding of the topic.
Fair

Diagrams and illustrations are neat and accurate and sometimes add to the reader's understanding of the topic.
Poor

Diagrams and illustrations are not accurate OR do not add to the reader's understanding of the topic.
Capitalization and Punctuation

Excellent

Writer makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read.
Good

Writer makes 2-4 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read.
Fair

Writer makes a few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow.
Poor

Writer makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow.



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  • Book report, english, language arts, reading, writing, spelling

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