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Cereal Box Book Report--Middle School Fiction 
Cereal Box Book Report--Middle School Fiction
Students will independently read a fiction novel and create a book report using a cereal box. The box must be covered and decorated with details from the book. The cereal box must also feature a prize that is based on the story.
Rubric Code: MX94XCC
By kmbrlyfinn
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Cereal Box Book Report
  Exceeds

4 pts

Meets

3 pts

Emerging

2 pts

Does Not Meet

1 pts

Neatness

Exceeds

The cereal box is neatly displayed and has an attractive design and layout.
Meets

Most elements are neatly displayed. The box has an attractive design and layout.
Emerging

Some elements are neatly designed. The box appears messy.
Does Not Meet

The cereal box is not neatly displayed and does not have an attractive design.
Front Cover

Title & picture
Exceeds

The front of the cereal box has a picture, the title and author of the book.
Meets

The front of the cereal box has a picture & title, but does not show creativity and/or relate to the book.
Emerging

The front of the cereal box does have a title, but does not have a picture.
Does Not Meet

The front of the cereal box does not have a picture or a title.
Side one (Right)

Characters & Setting
Exceeds

Side one contains a detailed list of characters in the novel including specific characteristics of at least 3 characters and a detailed description of the setting.
Meets

Side one contains a detailed list of characters in the novel including specific characteristics of at least 2 characters and a detailed description of the setting.
Emerging

Side one contains a list of characters in the novel including specific characteristics of 1 character and the setting is not described well.
Does Not Meet

The right side does not have a list of the characters or setting with any added descriptions.
Back

Summary
Exceeds

The back includes a well-written summary in paragraph form of the book that the student read. The student provides a detailed description of the story's plot.
Meets

The back has a summary that could be improved in terms of length, grammar, spelling, and content.
Emerging

There are numerous mistakes and/or the summary is poorly done.
Does Not Meet

The back does not have a summary.
Side Two (Left)

Plot: Problem/Solution
Exceeds

The problem and solution are clearly stated. The sentences use correct grammar, spelling, and content.
Meets

The problem and/or solution are not well-developed. There are 2 or more grammar and/or spelling mistakes.
Emerging

The problem and/or solution are not obvious. There are 3 or more grammar and/or spelling mistakes.
Does Not Meet

The problem and/or solution are not present.
Top

Novel & Student Information
Exceeds

The top of the box includes your first and last name, book title, author, number of pages, and number of stars (max: 5) that you would give the book. All is spelled correctly and is legible.
Meets

One of the 5 required elements is missing: first and last name, book title, author, number of pages or number of stars (max: 5) that you would give the book. There are spelling errors and/or it is not legible.
Emerging

Two of the 5 required elements are missing: first and last name, book title, author, number of pages or number of stars (max: 5) that you would give the book. There are spelling errors and/or it is not legible.
Does Not Meet

Three of the 5 required elements are missing: first and last name, book title, author, number of pages or number of stars (max: 5) that you would give the book. There are spelling errors and/or it is not legible.
Prize

Exceeds

The prize is something the main character could have used in the book. There is an eye-catching picture and a detailed description of the prize on the outside of the box.
Meets

The prize is something the main character could have used in the book. There is a picture and a description of the prize on the outside of the box, but it does not draw my attention or add detail.
Emerging

The prize is something the main character could have used in the book. Either a picture or description is missing.
Does Not Meet

There is not a prize included.
Completed on Time

Exceeds

Cereal Box is handed in on the due date.
Meets

Cereal Box is one day late.
Emerging

Cereal Box is handed in two days late.
Does Not Meet

Cereal Box is handed in three or more days late.






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