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Written Book Report Rubric 
Written 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 fifth graders. Sixth: The report should include a summary of the author's overall message and/or the theme of the book. 4-EP, 3-SP, 2-LP, 1-PA
Rubric Code: D8AW5X
By franco566
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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  You got it!

4 pts

Almost there

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Unacceptable

1 pts

Total Points

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Introduction Paragraph

You got it!

The setting and basic problem were clearly described and complete sentences were used.
Almost there

The setting and basic problem were clearly described but complete sentences were not used.
Needs Improvement

The setting and basic problem was not clearly identified. Complete sentences were not used.
Unacceptable

The setting or basic problems was not identified. Complete senttences were not used.
Total Points
1st Body Paragraph

You got it!

The main characters were described correctly demonstrating great detail and insight. I have a clear picture of the characters and their role in the story.
Almost there

The main characters were not described in great details. I learned a limited amount about their role in the story.
Needs Improvement

The main characters were not identified and/ or described correctly.
Unacceptable

The main characters were not identified and/ or described.
Total Points
2nd Body Paragraph

You got it!

The middle of the book (rising action, climax and falling action) was clearly identified using vivid details and interesting word choices.
Almost there

The middle was described but not in great detail.
Needs Improvement

The middle was not identified correctly. The report seems to jump from one event to the next randomly.
Unacceptable

The middle was not identified. The report seems to jump from one event to the next randomly.
Total Points
3rd Body Paragraph

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The resolution (ending) was identified and clearly explained. Details and quotes were given from the book.
Almost there

The resolution was identified but not described in great detail.
Needs Improvement

The resolution was identified but not explained.
Unacceptable

The resolution was not identified.
Total Points
Conclusion Paragraph

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Student explained whether or not they would recommend this book to others. They backed up their opinion with good reasons and details. Student explained what type of reader would enjoy this book.
Almost there

The recommendation had some reasons to back it up, but lacked details and was not clear. It was unclear what type of reader would enjoy this book.
Needs Improvement

The recommendation lacked reasons or examples. It was unclear if the student would recommend the book or not.
Unacceptable

There was not recommendation given.
Total Points
Grammar & Spelling

You got it!

Less than one spelling and one grammar error. Complete sentences used through the paper.
Almost there

More than two grammar and two spelling errors. Less than 2 incomplete or fragmented sentences.
Needs Improvement

More than 5 grammar and 5 spelling errors. Many incomplete sentences.
Unacceptable

Many errors in grammar and spelling that made it difficult to read. Major sentence structure errors.
Total Points




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