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Book Report - Fiction Due: 
Book Report - Fiction Due: September 29, 2014
The book report should include: parts I to VII and include the title, the author, 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? The report should include a summary of the author's overall theme of the book. Please support your thoughts with evidence taken directly from the book.
Rubric Code: SX2C5B6
By lynnlourie
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor Work

1 pts

Acceptable Work

2 pts

Good Work

3 pts

Outstanding Work

4 pts

Grammar/ Sentence Structure, format

Poor Work

Numerous errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments. Paragraphs not indented. No evidence of proof-reading.
Acceptable Work

Some errors occurred in in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments. Paragraph formatting inconsistent. Proof-reading questionable.
Good Work

A few errors occurred in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, sentence structure. Paragraphs properly formatted. Proof-reading inadequate.
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.
Plot Summary

Poor Work

Information covered does not describe the plot, conflict or resolution.
Acceptable Work

The plot was not clearly stated or the conflict/resolution was not clearly stated.
Good Work

Plot or conflict/resolution is briefly, but clearly stated and supported with evidence from the text.
Outstanding Work

The plot or conflict/resolution was clearly stated and summarized and thoroughly supported with evidence form the text. The student has also commented on a variety of themes in the book.
Student Evaluation

Poor Work

Student did not share and opinion on the book.
Acceptable Work

Student gave their opinion of the book but did not back their opinion with examples from the text.
Good Work

Student gave opinion of book but examples from the book did not clearly support the opinion stated.
Outstanding Work

Student expresses opinion and supports it with several good examples taken directly from the book.
Cover Page and Presentation

Poor Work

Cover page was missing. Work was very difficult to read, paper was torn or crumpled, work was smugged
Acceptable Work

Paper was ripped, smugged or wrinkled. Some words or sentences were difficult to read. Cover page was missing, not done correctly, or not done carefully or in color.
Good Work

Paper was neatly written or typed. Words and sentences were easy to read. Cover page shows effort and done carefully/correctly. Some required components are included.
Outstanding Work

Paper was neatly written or typed with no evidence of corrections having been made. Cover page shows effort, is done in color, and all required components are included.
Characters and Setting

Poor Work

Student has barely ( if not at all)demonstrated understanding of the (active, or inactive) role of the setting. Student has Barely (if at all) provided details of the main characters in the story.
Acceptable Work

Student has demonstrated some understanding of the (active, or inactive) role of the setting. Student has provided some details of the main characters in the story.
Good Work

Student has demonstrated understanding of the (active, or inactive) role of the setting. Student has provided details of the main characters in the story.
Outstanding Work

Student has throughly demonstrated understanding of the (active, or inactive) role of the setting. Student has thoughly provided details of the main characters in the story.
Ending Critique

Poor Work

Student has not supported his/her opinion on the ending and made suggestions or changes (if any). Student has not critiqued the book or provided support for their criticism
Acceptable Work

Student has supported some of his/her opinion on the ending and made some suggestions or changes (if any). Student has critiqued some of the book and provided support for their criticism
Good Work

Student has supported his/her opinion on the ending and made suggestions or changes (if any). Student has thoroughly critiqued the book and provided support for their criticism
Outstanding Work

Student has thoroughly supported his/her opinion on the ending and made suggestions or changes (if any). Student has thoroughly critiqued the book and provided support for their criticism.
Illustration of favorite part

Poor Work

Student has not illustrated his/her favorite part of the book .
Acceptable Work

Student has illustrated some of his/her favorite part of the book that is somewhat connectted to the theme (s). The student has respresented some aspects of the book, a journey, character traits, etc.
Good Work

Student has illustrated his/her favorite part of the book that is somewhat connectted to the theme (s). The student has respresented aspects of the book, a journey, character traits, etc.
Outstanding Work

Student has creatively illustrated his/her favorite part of the book that connectted to the theme (s). The student has thoroughly respresented aspects of the book, a journey, character traits, etc.
Reviews on the book

Poor Work

Student has not included other reviews.
Acceptable Work

Student has included parts of a review on the same book. The student has stated limited agreement( or not) with the critic (s).
Good Work

Student has included at least 1 other review on the same book. The student has stated agreement( or not) with the critic (s) and somewhat supported with evidence.
Outstanding Work

Student has included at least 2 other reviews on the same book. The student has stated agreement( or not) with the critic (s) and supported with evidence.



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

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