iRubric: Book Talk rubric

Demonstrated an in depth knowledge of the novel's characters and setting and discussed with great detail.

Demonstrated general knowledge about the characters and setting and discussed them with some details

Demonstrated basic knowledge of the novel's characters and setting and discussed with few details.

Demonstrated limited knowledge of the novel's characters and setting and discussed with no detail.

The provided item(s) were powerful, well chosen and directly related to the story in some way. It helped the presenter and audience connect with the text.

Provided item(s) were appropriate, and related to the story in some way. It helped the presenter connect to the text minimally.

Provided item was basic and obvious. It is a stretch to relate it to the story. It didn't really help the presenter or audience connect to the text.

No items were provided.

Presenter spoke clearly, at a perfect rate of speed and was animated. Had notes prepared but didn't rely on them. Made contact throughout.

Presenter spoke clearly most of the time, but was maybe a little too fast or too slow. Used notes for some of the presentation. Made eye contact at appropriate intervals

Presenter mumbled or spoke too softly. Relied entirely on notes, and made minimal eye contact throughout.

Could not here or understand the presenter. No preparation evident. No eye contact at all throughout.