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Newbery Book Report 
Newbery Book Report
Rubric Code: TX995AA
By glrivera99
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Total pts:__/28=___%<BR>
(Late = -10% per day)
  Exemplary

Exceeds the requirements.

4 pts

Proficient

Meets the requirements.

3 pts

Developing

Shows many characteristics aligned with this subject but does not meet all expectations.

2 pts

Beginning

Shows a minimum number of characteristics aligned with this subject but is far from meeting the expectations.

1 pts

Cover

Must include title, author, and your name.
Exemplary

Student has gone above and beyond to produce a creative and colorful cover and correctly display all of the necessary information.
Proficient

Cover is neat, colored, and correctly displays all of the necessary information.
Developing

Cover is colored and displays information, one to two sections of information incorrect or missing.
Beginning

Color or neatness is not used, and sections of information are missing.
Summary

Parts to include:<BR>
1. main characters<BR>
2. setting<BR>
3. major events<BR>
4. problem/solution<BR>
5. conclusion
Exemplary

The summary is detailed and accurate. It is written in one complete paragraph and includes a brief description of the 5 parts.
Proficient

The summary is detailed and accurate, written in less than one paragraph and includes a brief description of the 5 parts.
Developing

The summary is accurate, written in less than one paragraph, but is missing 1 or 2 parts.
Beginning

The summary has less than 1 paragraph and is missing more than 2 parts.
Main Character

Exemplary

The main character is described in a complete paragraph, and the paragraph clearly tells how he or she changed in a many ways throughout the course of the story.
Proficient

The main character is described in a complete paragraph, and the paragraph one way he or she changed throughout the story.
Developing

The main character is described, but it isn't a complete paragraph OR the character change is missing.
Beginning

The main character is described, but it isn't a complete paragraph and the character change is missing.
Problem/Solution

Exemplary

Detailed paragraph about the main problem and solution in the story. The development of the problem is discussed and the solution to the problem is clearly defined.
Proficient

The main problem and solution in the story is defined but not elaborated upon.
Developing

The details and summary of the main problem and solution are missing. Not a complete paragraph.
Beginning

Missing the problem and the solution and is written in less than one paragraph.
Illustrations

4 illustrations:<BR>
1. Favorite scene<BR>
2. Problem/Solution<BR>
Exemplary

The included 2 illustrations/pictures accurately represent the book and show some level of creativity and use of color.
Proficient

The included 2 illustrations/pictures accurately represent the book and show use of color.
Developing

The included illustrations/pictures do not accurately represent some aspect of the book, and 1 illustration may be missing. Color may not be present.
Beginning

The illustration/picture does not accurately represent some aspect of the book, 1 or more illustrations are missing. Color may not be present.
Why it's a Winner

Exemplary

Student gives good reasons the book was a Newbery Medal Winner in a complete and thoughtful paragraph. 3 reasons were given and specific examples were elaborated on to support those reasons. Opinion was clearly stated
Proficient

Student gives good reasons the book was a Newbery Medal Winner in a complete and thoughtful paragraph. Reasons were stated but no examples from the book were used.
Developing

Students gives one reason the book was a Newbery Medal Winner but did not use any examples from the book.
Beginning

Student gives a reason the book was a Newbery Medal Winner but it was not relevant.
Mechanics

Exemplary

Writing shows strong final effort. No spelling or grammatical errors are present. Handwritten neatly. Topic sentences, transitions, and concluding sentences are clearly present.
Proficient

Writing shows effort. Written sentences are well done, but may contain a few spelling or grammatical errors (<10). Handwritten neatly. Effort shown toward writing a clear topic/conclusion but transitions are not present.
Developing

Nis not always evident. Written information may contain spelling and grammatical errors throughout but is still legible. Two or more of the topic/conclusion/transitions are missing.
Beginning

Writing looks like little effort and time were taken to complete and neatness is not very evident. Written information contains many spelling and grammatical errors throughout, making it difficult to read. Paragraph does not flow well



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  • book report, Newbery Award

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