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General Book Report 
General Book Report
Book Report Rubric for Scholar's Summer Book Report Assignment
Rubric Code: A28X53
By acaison
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: (none)

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Introduction

Excellent

1st paragraph: includes title of the chapter book, clearly stated main idea and who/what the story is about.
7-10 sentences.
Good

1st paragraph: includes the book title with a brief description. 5-7 sentences.
Poor

1st paragraph: no title, minimal description, too much plot, 5 sentences.
Must do Over

No attempt.
Main Characters

Excellent

Main characters are clearly named and a brief character description is included for each main character.
Good

Main characters are mentioned with plot elements.
Poor

Characters are named (not main).
Must do Over

No attempt.
Setting

Excellent

Setting is clearly described with the time the story takes place and where it takes place is clearly described.
Good

Setting, when and where is mentioned with little details.
Poor

Setting is briefly mentioned, either where or when it takes place, but not both.
Must do Over

No attempt.
Problem/Conflict

Excellent

Problem is clearly stated and summarized. 3 specific major events are clearly listed and described. Solution to the problem is described concisely.
Good

Problem is briefly described with 3 major events not specifically described. Solution is present.
Poor

Problem and Solution are described with minimal details. Difficulty providing information regarding the problem and solution.
Must do Over

No attempt.
Conclusion

Excellent

How the book ends is clearly stated with details. Clear conclusion of the book with details. 7-10 Sentences
Good

Continuation of plot. Somewhat of an ending to the book is present. 5-7 Sentences
Poor

Ending is unclear. No specific details. 5 Sentences
Must do Over

No attempt.
Grammar/Mechanics

Excellent

Book report has been edited and the final copy contains very few errors in puntuation, spelling, and grammar.
Good

Book report contains 5-10 errors in punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Poor

Book report contains between 10-15 errors in punctuation, spelling, and grammar. More effort could have been put into proofreading.
Must do Over

No attempt. Book report is difficult to read and doesn't appear to be proofread very carefully or not at all.
Structure

Excellent

Each paragraph is indented and separated clearly. Presents with proper sentence structure. All topics are present and in order.
Good

Attempted to indent all paragraphs. Good sentence structure. Topics may be out of order.
Poor

No indentation. Poor sentence structure. poor story order.
Must do Over

No attempt.
Neatness

Excellent

Report is clear and legible with little or no mistakes.
Good

Report is neatly written with 2 to 3 mistakes.
Poor

Report is messy and illegible.
Must do Over

No attempt.




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