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Book Report - Written Response to Independent Reading 
Book Report - Written Response to Independent Reading
This book report will contain multiple paragraphs and will be limited to one page minimum. Student name and date should appear in upper right corner of the page. First: The report should include the title and author of the book and a complete description of the main characters. Second: Descriptive Settings should be included (When and where did the story takes place?). Third: The main events should be included (What happened in the story?). Fourth: Why did you like or dislike the book? Fifth: Would you recommend this book to other sixth graders. Sixth: The report should include a summary of the author's overall message and/or the theme of the book.
Rubric Code: YXBWW6X
By chmielewski
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: K-5

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3

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Exposition

Setting, basic situation, and characters
4

The setting and basic situation were clearly described and complete sentences were used.
3

The setting and basic situation were clearly described but complete sentences were not used.
2

The setting and basic situation was not clearly identified. Complete sentences were not used.
1

The setting or basic situation was not identified. Complete sentences were not used.
Main Characters

Character analysis
4

The main characters were described correctly demonstrating great detail and insight. I have a clear picture of the character. Complete sentences were used all the time.
3

The main characters were not described in great detail. Complete sentences were used some of the time.
2

The main characters were not identified and/ or described correctly. Complete sentences were not used.
1

The main characters were not identified and/ or described. Complete sentences were not used.
Story Events

Inciting incident, conflict, suspense techniques
4

The Main Events were clearly identified using vivid detail and interesting word choices. Complete sentences were used.
3

The Main Events were described but not in great detail. Complete sentences were used some of the time.
2

The Main Events were not identified correctly. The report seems to jump from one event to the next randomly. Complete sentences were not used.
1

The Main Events were not identified. The report seems to jump from one event to the next randomly. Complete sentences were not used.
Climax

Turning point, highest point of tension
4

The climax was identified in great detail using good word choices. Complete sentences were used.
3

The climax was identified but not explained in great detail. Complete sentences were used some of the time.
2

The climax was identified but not explained. Complete sentences were not used.
1

The climax was not identified. Complete sentences were not used.
Resolution

Final outcomes
theme
4

The resolution was identified and clearly explained. Complete sentences were used.
3

The resolution was identified but not described in great detail. complete sentences were not used.
2

The resolution was identified but not explained. Complete sentences were not used.
1

The resolution was not identified. Complete sentences were not used.
Theme

Author's overall message
4

The author's theme or message was identified and complete sentences were used.
3

The theme was identified but complete sentences were not used.
2

The theme was not identified. Complete sentences were not used.
1

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