iRubric: Newbery Book Report rubric

Information covered does not describe the plot, conflict or falling action.

The plot was not clearly stated or the conflict/falling action was not clearly stated.

Test was used to support at least one statement

Plot or conflict/falling action is briefly, but clearly stated.

Few text references were used to support statements.

Plot or conflict/falling action is clearly and adequately developed.

Many Text References were used to add meaning and understading to personal statements.

The plot or conflict/falling action was clearly stated and summarized. Sentences are well developed and presented in an interesting manner.

Many Text references were used to support and show relationship between parts of the story.

Numerous errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments. Paragraphs not indented. No evidence of proof-reading.

Some errors occurred in in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments. Paragraph formatting inconsistent. Proof-reading questionable.

A few errors occurred in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, sentence structure. Paragraphs properly formatted. Proof-reading inadequate.

A couple errors occurred in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, sentence structure. Paragraphs were properly formatted. Proof-reading evident.

There were no errors or evidence of corrections in the report. Paragraphs were properly indented. Words were well chosen and sentences were concise.