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Newspaper Book Report Rubric

Newspaper Book Report

Rubric Code: YC7CX7

By Ayonelunas

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Subject: English

Type: Reading

Grade Levels: 9-12

Newspaper Book Report
	Outstanding Work 10 pts	Well Done 8 pts	Acceptable 6 pts	Good 4 pts	Poor 2 pts
Features	Outstanding Work All nine features cover the required components and go beyond expectations with proper elaboration and organization.	Well Done nine features are covered with the main detail required for each section.	Acceptable Six out of the nine features are covered in the paper, details are not clear or nealy done.	Good Four out of nine features basically covered, meeting most of the requirements stipulated for each section.	Poor Three or less features are completed.
Organization	Outstanding Work All necessary information was presented logically and recorded properly. Not only does each article have a title, but titles show flare and clear headings. Newspaper articles well organized	Well Done Necessary information was covered logically and recorded properly. Articles show proper organization. Each article has a clear title for each section.	Acceptable Most important information is presented in a logical sequence and recorded properly. Not every article has a clear headline	Good Necessary information was covered, but not presented logically or recorded properly. Article placement somewhat haphazard with not concern for placement or organization. Majority of articles have basic headline.	Poor Significant information is missing, or not recorded properly. No headlines used in text.
Grammar/ Sentence Structure, format	Outstanding Work There were no errors or evidence of corrections in the report. Words were well chosen and sentences were concise. Paper can be fluently read without stopping because of grammar errors.	Well Done A couple errors occurred in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, sentence structure and structure Proof-reading evident.	Acceptable Some errors occurred in in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments or structure Proof-reading questionable.	Good A few errors occurred in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, sentence structure and structure Proof-reading inadequate.	Poor Numerous errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments or structure. No evidence of proof-reading.
Comics	Outstanding Work All necessary information was presented logically and recorded properly. Not only does each panel have a picture but also a caption. There is a well developed story line.	Well Done Necessary information was covered logically and recorded properly. Some information is missing but the panels flow together.	Acceptable Some important information is missing. Pictures may be missing or captions may not be included and the panels do not flow together.	Good Some importance is evident, but not in a logical order. Pictures may be missing or captions may not be included.	Poor Significant information is missing or not recorded properly.
Editorial	Outstanding Work Position statement is strong and clear. The reader has no doubt about the author's position or stance on the topic. Includes at least 3 pieces of evidence that supports the author's position. Support is relevant and accurate.	Well Done Position statement is good. The reader mostly understands the author's position or stance on the topic. Includes at least 2 pieces of evidence that supports the author's position. Support is relevant and accurate.	Acceptable Position statement is good. Includes at least 1 pieces of evidence that supports the author's position. Support is relevant and accurate.	Good Position statement is unclear. The reader is left confused or has questions about the author's position or stance on the topic. Support is irrelevant, accurate or does not support the author's position.	Poor There is no position statement.
Advice Column	Outstanding Work A clear, precise question stated. A clear, detailed explanation gives information to help solve the problem.	Well Done Simple question. A clear, detailed explanation, gives information to help solve the problem.	Acceptable A clear, precise question stated. Basic explanation.	Good Vague question and vague explanation.	Poor No question and no answer. Not enough information to solve the problem.
Book Review	Outstanding Work The review provides a clear recommendation statement. The book is recommended to specific types of readers.	Well Done The review provides a clear recommendation statement. It is assumed that every reader would feel the same about the book.	Acceptable The review provides a recommendation statement. It is assumed that most readers would feel the same about the book.	Good The review provides a recommendation statement. However, it is general such as, "This is a good book."	Poor The review does not include a recommendation statement.
Book Summary	Outstanding Work Summary displays an extensive understanding of the characters, plot, and theme in the novel.	Well Done Summary displays a clear understanding of the characters, plot, and theme in the novel.	Acceptable Summary displays a sufficient understanding of the characters, plot, and theme in the novel.	Good Summary displays a minimal understanding of the characters, plot, and theme in the novel.	Poor Summary does not display an understanding of the characters, plot, and theme in the novel.
New Ending	Outstanding Work Alternate ending clearly relates to the main topic / theme. It provides supporting details and / or examples.	Well Done Alternate ending relates to the main topic / theme. Some details and / or examples are given.	Acceptable Alternate ending relates to the main topic / theme. No details and / or examples are given.	Good Alternate ending relates to the main topic / theme but it may wander off topic at times.	Poor Alternate ending has little to do with the main topic.
Presentation	Outstanding Work Student uses a clear voice and correct precise pronunciation of all terms so that all audience members can hear presentation.	Well Done Student's voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation.	Acceptable Student's voice is clear but slightly too quiet and some audience members cannot hear presentation.. Student pronounces some words incorrectly.	Good Student's voice is low. Audience members have a difficult time hearing presentation. Student pronounces many words incorrectly.	Poor Student's mumble, incorrectly pronounces many words and speak too quietly for the audience to hear.

Subjects:

English

Types:

Reading

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