iRubric: Novel Study Book Cover rubric

The cover lacks effort and creativity. The assignment was rushed with limited effort and understanding of the assignment.

The cover shows some effort and understanding towards the assignment but lacks in overall creative quality.

It appears the student put forth a considerable degree of effort and creative thought. Most of the information has been completed in good detail.

It appears the student put in a thorough degree of effort and creative thought to complete this book cover. All of the information required has been included with fine detail.

The synopsis does not include an effective description of the story that makes the novel sound interesting. It does not have all of the main characters listed. It is unclear whether the student read the book as it seems there is limited understanding.

The synopsis includes a description of the story that makes the novel sound interesting. It may or may not have some or all of the main characters. It is clear the student read the book but may not understand all of it. It does not give away the ending. The paragraph was formed with some degree of effort.

The synopsis was written with a clear understanding of the story and includes a description of the story that will make others want to read the book. The synopsis includes most of the main characters and/or a brief summary of the novel. It does not give away the ending. The paragraph is well formed with a considerable degree of effort.

The synopsis was well-written and includes a description of the story that will make others want to read the book. The synopsis includes main characters and a brief summary of the novel. It does not give away the ending. The paragraph is well formed with thorough degree of effort.