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Cereal Box Book Report, Commercial, and Presentation 
Cereal Box Book Report and Game Rubric
Students will read a fiction or non-fiction book and create a book report using a cereal box. The box must be covered with construction paper, decorated based on the book, and include a prize that they may make based on the story. The back of the box should have a self-created game based on the story. In addition to the game on the back, students can add a crossword puzzle, maze, or other activity.
Rubric Code: T233336
By watykins1
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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5 pts


4 pts


3 pts


1 pts

Front of Box

5

The front of the cereal box has a detailed picture of the book that you read. A cereal must be displayed and must relate to the story in some way. The cereal name must be displayed and have relation to the story, as well.
4

The front has a main idea picture and cereal title, but it is lacking a cereal picture.
3

The front has a title and cereal picture, but lacks a main idea picture. The title is lacking a connection to the story.
1

The front does not have a title related to the story or a main idea or cereal picture. For one point, one of the features above may be present.
Right Side

5

The right side contains main characters and setting summary. Remember to describe personality traits and the location of the story.
4

The right side has a character and setting summary that could be improved in terms of grammar, spelling, and content.
3

There are numerous mistakes and/or the character and setting summaries are poorly done.
1

The right side does not have a setting summary and missing some main characters, as well.
Back of Box

5

Includes a well-designed game that relates to the book that the student read. To fill in blank space, the student created a word search, crossword puzzle, hidden picture illustration, or other fun activity.
4

Includes a game that relates to the book that the student read. To fill in blank space, the student can create a word search, crossword puzzle, hidden picture illustration, or other fun activity.
3

Includes a poorly-designed game that somewhat relates to the book that the student read.
1

The back does not have a game included.
Left Side

5

A complete summary of the plot is provided.
Main events are presented with the major details of the story.
4

A complete summary describes the main problem and solution in the novel. The summary uses details from the story.
3

A incomplete summary that somewhat describes the main problem and solution in the novel.
1

The summary is very incomplete or missing.
Top of Box

5

The top includes the title, author, number of pages, and number of stars (max: 5) that you would give the book.
4

One element is missing: title, author, number of pages, or rating.
3

Two elements are missing: title, author, number of pages, or rating.
1

The top does not contain any of the required elements.
Inside the Box - Prize

5

The prize is something the main character could have used in the book and shows creativity of thought. The prize is inside the box and a picture of the prize is on the outside of the box (front or back) This prize could also be something that was important to an event in the story.
4

The prize is something the main character could have used or something important to an event from the story. The prize is inside the box and a picture of the prize is on the outside of the box (front or back). Not much creativity or thought put into the prize.
3

A prize is available, but does not relate to the main character or story. The prize is inside the box and a picture of the prize is on the outside of the box (any side).
1

There is no prize included. For one point, there might be a picture of a prize on the box.
Commercial and Presentation

5

X4 points

1-2 minute commercial-must have relation to the story in some way (characters, setting, problem, etc.) why people should buy your cereal, dressing up to sell it (optional)

Presentation--Presents all of the required elements on the box. Tells the audience about the story and rates it with reasons for the rating--does not just read the information from the box)
4

X4 points

1-2 minute commercial-Leaves out a piece of the following pieces of information-must have relation to the story in some way (characters, setting, problem, etc.) why people should buy your cereal, dressing up to sell it (optional)

Presentation--Presents all but one or two of the required elements on the box. Tells the audience about the story and rates it with reasons for the rating--does not just read the information from the box)
3

X4
1-2 minute commercial-Leaves out 2 pieces of the following pieces of information-must have relation to the story in some way (characters, setting, problem, etc.) why people should buy your cereal, dressing up to sell it (optional)

Presentation--Leaves out 3-4 of the required elements on the box. Tells the audience about the story and rates it with reasons for the rating--does not just read the information from the box)
1

1-2 minute commercial-Leaves out more than 2 of the following pieces of information-must have relation to the story in some way (characters, setting, problem, etc.) why people should buy your cereal, dressing up to sell it (optional)

Presentation--Leaves out 5 or more required elements on the box. Tells the audience about the story and rates it with reasons for the rating--does not just read the information from the box)
Overall Creativity & Neatness

5

Cereal Box is extremely neat, easy to read and shows excellent creative efforts. Grammar, spelling, and organization are imperative.
4

Cereal Box is neat, easy to read and shows some creativity.
Grammar, spelling, and organization are imperative.
3

Cereal Box lacks neatness, is difficult to read and shows minimal creative efforts.
Grammar, spelling, and organization is not presented with great effort.
1

Cereal Box is messy, difficult to read, and shows a lack of effort.
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