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Mrs. Healy's Book Report Rubric Mrs. Healy's Book Report Rubric This book report will contain multiple paragraphs and will be limited to one page. Student name, date and block 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 eigth graders. Sixth: The report should include a summary of the author's overall message and/or the theme of the book. 56-50=A, 49-43=B, 42-35=C, Less than 35=D Rubric Code: B8XB6W By MacGillivrayM Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Reading Grade Levels: 6-8

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	You got it! 3 pts	Almost there 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts	Unacceptable 0 pts	Total Points (N/A)
Exposition 5 pts Setting, basic situation, and characters	You got it! The setting and basic situation were clearly described and complete sentences were used.	Almost there The setting and basic situation were clearly described but complete sentences were not used.	Needs Improvement The setting and basic situation was not clearly identified. Complete sentences were not used.	Unacceptable The setting or basic situation was not identified. Complete senttences were not used.	Total Points Total Points
Main Characters 5 pts Character analysis	You got it! 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.	Almost there The main characters were not described in great detail. Complete sentences were used some of the time.	Needs Improvement The main characters were not identified and/ or described correctly. Complete sentences were not used.	Unacceptable The main characters were not identified and/ or described. Complete sentences were not used.	Total Points Total Points
Rising Action 5 pts Inciting incident, conflict, suspense techniques	You got it! The rising action was clearly identified using vivid detail and interesting word choices. Complete sentences were used.	Almost there The rising action was described but not in great detail. Complete sentences were used some of the time.	Needs Improvement The rising action was not identified correctly. The report seems to jump from one event to the next randomly. Complete sentences were not used.	Unacceptable The rising action was not identified. The report seems to jump from one event to the next randomly. Complete sentences were not used.	Total Points Total Points
Climax 5 pts Turning point, highest point of tension	You got it! The climax was identified in great detail using good word choices. Complete sentences were used.	Almost there The climax was identified but not explained in great detail. Complete sentences were used some of the time.	Needs Improvement The climax was identified but not explained. Complete sentences were not used.	Unacceptable The climax was not identified. Complete sentences were not used.	Total Points Total Points
Falling Action 5 pts Solutions become clear	You got it! The falling action was identified using vivid detail. Complete sentences were used.	Almost there The falling action was described but not it great detail. Complete sentences were used some of the time.	Needs Improvement The falling action was not identified correctly. Complete sentences were not used.	Unacceptable The falling action was not identified. Complete sentences were not used.	Total Points Total Points
Resolution 5 pts final outcomes theme	You got it! The resolution was identified and clearly explained. Complete sentences were used.	Almost there The resolution was identified but not described in great detail. complete sentences were not used.	Needs Improvement The resolution was identified but not explained. Complete sentences were not used.	Unacceptable The resolution was not identified. Complete sentences were not used.	Total Points Total Points
Theme 5 pts Author's overall message	You got it! The author's theme or message was identified and complete sentences were used.	Almost there The theme was identified but complete sentences were not used.	Needs Improvement The theme was not identified. Complete sentences were not used.	Unacceptable N/A	Total Points Total Points
Formatting 1 pts MLA or required formatting	You got it! Proper formatting is evident in all areas of the report.	Almost there Proper formatting is evident in most areas of the report.	Needs Improvement Formatting attempts are noted;however, formatting is incorrectly used.	Unacceptable Report has no evidence of formatting.	Total Points Total Points

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