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Newbery Book Report 
Rubric Code: M5A5C3
By dgoslinga
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Newbery Book Report
Total pts:__/36=___%
(Late = -10% per day)
  Exemplary

Exceeds the requirements.

4 pts

Proficient

Meets the requirements.

3 pts

Developing

Shows many characteristics aligned with this subject but does not meet all expectations.

2 pts

Beginning

Shows a minimum number of characteristics aligned with this subject but is far from meeting the expectations.

1 pts

Cover

Must include title, author, and your name.
Exemplary

Student has gone above and beyond to produce a creative and colorful cover and correctly display all of the necessary information.
Proficient

Cover is neat, colored, and correctly displays all of the necessary information.
Developing

Cover is colored and displays information, one to two sections of information incorrect or missing.
Beginning

Color or neatness is not used, and sections of information are missing.
Summary

Parts to include:
1. main characters
2. setting
3. major events
4. problem/solution
5. conclusion
Exemplary

The summary is detailed and accurate. It is written in 3+ complete paragraphs and includes a brief description of the 5 parts.
Proficient

The summary is detailed and accurate, written in 2 paragraphs and includes a brief description of the 5 parts.
Developing

The summary is accurate, written in 2 paragraphs, but is missing 1 or 2 parts.
Beginning

The summary has only 1 paragraph and is missing more than 2 parts.
Main Character

Exemplary

The main character is described in a complete paragraph, and the paragraph also tells how he or she changed in a couple of ways throughout the course of the story.
Proficient

the main character is described in a complete paragraph, and the paragraph also tells one way he or she changed throughout the story.
Developing

The main character is described, but it isn't a complete paragraph OR the character change is missing.
Beginning

The main character is described, but it isn't a complete paragraph and the character change is missing.
Problem/Solution

Exemplary

Detailed paragraph about the main problem in the story, a second paragraph describing the solution. The development of the problem is discussed, the main idea of the paragraphs is summarized in the conclusion.
Proficient

Detailed paragraph about the main problem in the story, and a second paragraph describing the solution. The concluding sentence summarizes the main idea.
Developing

The problem is written in one paragraph, and the solution is written in a second paragraph. Details and summary are missing.
Beginning

One paragraph states the problem and solution, and there is no summary statement in the conclusion.
Yourself as a Character

Exemplary

Student has gone above and beyond to add himself or herself as a new character in a creative way, a paragraph including the relationship with other characters and if he or she changed the outcome of the story.
Proficient

Student has written himself or herself into the story in a creative and interesting way, a paragraph including either the relationship with other characters or if he or she would change the outcome of the story.
Developing

Student has written himself or herself into the story in a paragraph but doesn't mention interaction with other characters.
Beginning

Student has written himself or herself into the story but does not add any detail and uses only a sentence or two.
Illustrations

4 illustrations:
1. Favorite scene
2. Important scene
3. Problem/Solution
4. Yourself in a scene
Exemplary

The included 4 illustrations/pictures accurately represent the book and show some level of creativity and use of color.
Proficient

The included 4 illustrations/pictures accurately represent the book and show use of color.
Developing

The included illustrations/pictures do not accurately represent some aspect of the book, and 1 illustration is missing. Color may not be present.
Beginning

The illustration/picture does not accurately represent some aspect of the book, 2 or more illustrations are missing. Color may not be present.
Why it's a Winner

Exemplary

Student gives good reasons the book was a Newbery Medal Winner in a complete and thoughtful paragraph. Specific examples were cited, including the page number on which the examples could be found.
Proficient

Student gives good reasons the book was a Newbery Medal Winner in a complete and thoughtful paragraph. An example from the book was cited.
Developing

Students gives a reason the book was a Newbery Medal Winner but did not cite any examples from the book.
Beginning

Student gives a reason the book was a Newbery Medal Winner but it was not relevant and examples were not cited.
Vocabulary

10 new words, defined, and listed alphabetically
Exemplary

10 or more words were listed alphabetically with complete definitions in sentences.
Proficient

10 words were listed alphabetically with short definitions.
Developing

8 or 9 words were listed with definitions, may or may not be alphabetically.
Beginning

Fewer than 8 words were listed, not alphabetically, and may or may not be defined.
Mechanics

Exemplary

Writing shows strong final effort above grade-level. No spelling or grammatical errors are present. Handwritten neatly in ink.
Proficient

Writing shows effort was made and work is on grade-level. Written sentences are well done, but may contain a few spelling or grammatical errors (<10). Handwritten neatly in ink.
Developing

Writing and looks like less than grade-level effort and time were taken to complete, and neatness is not always evident. Written information may contain spelling and grammatical errors throughout but is still legible. Handwritten in ink.
Beginning

Writing looks like little effort and time were taken to complete and neatness is not very evident. Written information contains many spelling and grammatical errors throughout, making it difficult to read. Handwritten in ink or pencil.



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