Skip to main content

iRubric: Paper Bag Book Report and Presentation rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Paper Bag Book Report and Presentation 
Students will read a fiction or non-fiction book and create a book report using a paper bag. They will attach the required story elements and information to the bag (typed not handwritten).
Rubric Code: Y233344
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Paper Bag Book Report
 

5 pts


4 pts


3 pts


1 pts

Front of Bag

5

The front of the paper bag has a detailed picture of the book that you read (main idea), the title, author, number of pages, and number of stars (max: 5) that you would give the book.
4

The front of the paper bag has a detailed picture of the book that you read(main idea), but is missing one of the following: the title, author, number of pages, and number of stars (max: 5) that you would give the book.
3

The front of the paper bag has a detailed picture of the book that you read(main idea), but is missing two of the following: the title, author, number of pages, and number of stars (max: 5) that you would give the book.
1

The front of the paper bag has a detailed picture of the book that you read, but is missing 3 or more of the following: the title, author, number of pages, and number of stars (max: 5) that you would give the book.

Or

The front of the bag is missing a detailed picture of the story's main idea.
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 Bag

5

Items Inside are described. Description, symbol, and why you included each one.
4

One of the following descriptions is missing: Items Inside are described. Description, symbol, and why you included each one.
3

Two of the following descriptions are missing: Items Inside are described. Description, symbol, and why you included each one.
1

Items are listed, but nothing is described.
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.
Inside the Bag - Important Items

5

X2

Five items are inside the bag that are related to the story in some way that is important to the plot.
4

X2

Four items are inside the bag that are related to the story in some way that is important to the plot.
3

X2

2-3 items are inside the bag that are related to the story in some way that is important to the plot.
1

X2
One item is inside the bag that are related to the story in some way that is important to the plot.
Presentation

5

X4 points


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

Either during the presentation or at the end of the presentation, the five items inside the bag are explained, telling why you included them and how they are important to the story.
4

X4 points

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

Either during the presentation or at the end of the presentation, four or five items inside the bag are explained, telling why you included them and how they are important to the story.
3

X4

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

Either during the presentation or at the end of the presentation, 3-4 items inside the bag are explained, telling why you included them and how they are important to the story.
1

X4


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

Either during the presentation or at the end of the presentation, one to two items inside the bag are explained, telling why you included them and how they are important to the story.
Overall Creativity & Neatness

5

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

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

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

Paper bag is messy, difficult to read, and shows a lack of effort.
Enter Title










Do more with this rubric:

Preview

Preview this rubric.

Edit

Modify this rubric.

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.


Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.

n243