iRubric: Book Talk rubric

The talking points:
• display a perceptive
analysis of the book,
making in-depth
connections within the
text and outside of the
text
• illustrate the speaker’s
ideas about the passage’s
meaning and significance
in relationship to the rest
of the book
• thoroughly support
and expand upon the
ideas presented in the
discussion.

The talking points:
• display a knowledgeable
understanding of the
book and the passage
selected
• explain the speaker’s
ideas about the passage’s
meaning and significance
in relationship to the rest
of the book
• support the ideas
presented in the
discussion.

The talking points:
• display a limited and
vague understanding of
the book
• display an
underdeveloped
understanding of the
passage
• do not clearly explain
or support the ideas
presented in the
discussion of the book.

The presentation reflects
careful planning & elicits
a mature conversation about
the book.
Group members work extremly well together
listening attentively & responding thoughtfully to
one another, creating insightful conversation.
Group members naturally share
opportunities to talk,
display effective nonverbal
communication.
Group members present
their talking points with
a concise introduction,
effective transitions, and an
inspiring c

The presentation reflects
planning and knowledge of
the book.
The members of the group
communicate clearly by
listening and responding
thoughtfully to one another,
allowing for a productive
conversation.
Members of the group
share opportunities to
talk, display nonverbal
communication, and
manage barriers that may
hinder listening.
The group members present
their talking points with a
clear introduction, smooth
transitions,

The presentation does not
reflect planning and/or
rehearsal.
The members of the group
do not work well with one
another.
They are not responsive
or attentive to the
conversation; they interrupt
one another and/or allow
members to dominate the
conversation.
The presentation lacks a
clear introduction, smooth
transitions, and/or a
thoughtful conclusion.