iRubric: Children's Book Rubric 8th Grade

The book is clearly focused on the researched topic. Book includes at least 5 facts that were discovered during the research process.

The book is mainly based on the researched topic. It includes 3-4 facts that were found while researching.

The book is only somewhat related to the topic researched. It does not contain many facts, and is off topic

The book is unrelated to the research topic, and does not have any information about said topic

The student uses descriptive sentences that help build tension within the plot. The language is appropriate, but still engaging for the audience
Student demonstrates significant evidence of proofreading. Story contains few errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar

The student uses descriptive sentences and demonstrates a good level of grammar, vocabulary and punctuation. It is mostly appropriate for the age group
Student demonstrates significant evidence of proofreading. Story contains few errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.

The student sometimes uses descriptive sentences and demonstrates some understanding of grammar. However the story is not made for it's age group
Student demonstrates some evidence of proofreading. Story contains some errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.

The student doesn't use descriptive sentences and rarely demonstrates an understanding of grammar, vocabulary and punctuation. Inappropriate content
Student demonstrates little evidence of proofreading. Story contains many errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar.

There is at least 1 image/picture per page. The images are relevant and cohesive. The pictures show the events of the story effectively, and are well edited into the book

There are some images missing. The images are relevant, but don't always show what is happening in the story.
Well edited into the book

There are several images missing. The pictures do not all go together, and don't make sense. Clearly copied and pasted without effort

Most images are missing. Images do not make sense for the book. Images are very poorly edited onto the pages