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Newspaper Book Report 
Newspaper Book Report
This rubric will assess fiction book project. The students will read and choose a selected book. They are then to complete a final presentation which will include a newspaper layout and written work about the book. In addition, they will be presenting this presentation orally.
Rubric Code: E7625B
By bpintus
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Exceeds Expectaions

4 pts

Satisfactory

3 pts

Developing

2 pts

Beginning

1 pts

Newpaper Layout

Exceeds Expectaions

Student went above and beyond what was expected. Creativity and attention to detail were excellent! All fonts and styles are consistent throughout the presentation.
Satisfactory

Student put a good amount of effort into the project, displaying their work in a creative way. All fonts and styles are consistent throughout the presentation.
Developing

Student put some effort into the project, but could have spent more time on details and creativity. Inconsistent fonts and styles.
Beginning

Student completed a book report but did not follow guidelines in a newspaper format.
Written Responses

Summary of book
Exceeds Expectaions

The student wrote a paragraph with detail and summarized the book in clear form. They included the 5 W's in a well-developed paragraph. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are near perfect.
Satisfactory

The student wrote a paragraph with little summarization details. He/she did write response sentences to the questions but needed more detail. Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are near perfect.
Developing

The student wrote incomplete sentences and the editing features were not observed.
Beginning

Inaccurate information and incomplete sentences were provided with no editing.
Features

Advertisements
Exceeds Expectaions

Two advertisements were completed creatively and relayed understanding of the important elements and details of the book.
Satisfactory

Two advertisements accurately reflect understanding of the elements and details of the book.
Developing

There is only one advertisement that somewhat relays understanding elements and details of the book.
Beginning

Advertisements are not present or poorly reflect understanding of the elements and details of the book.
Oral Presentation

Exceeds Expectaions

Student showed understanding of the book, and was a dynamic presenter, making eye-contact with his/her classmates.
Satisfactory

Student demonstrated understanding of the reading, and presented to the class in an effective manner.
Developing

Student demonstrated limited understanding of the reading and had trouble presenting to the class
Beginning

Student did not understanding the reading and had trouble displaying knowledge to the class
Setting

Weather Display
Exceeds Expectaions

Weather is creatively
displayed and clearly reflects the setting of the book. Includes description, picture and temperature.
Satisfactory

Weather is displayed and reflects the setting of the book. Description is missing and only picture or temperature are shown.
Developing

Weather is displayed but does not match the setting. Only temperature or picture is shown.
Beginning

Weather is missing from the report. No description, picture or temperature shown.
Format

Editorial
Exceeds Expectaions

Opinion is clearly stated with supporting evidence. The voice is strong and convincing.
Satisfactory

Opinion is stated with some supporting details. The voice is not very convincing.
Developing

Only an opinion is stated in form of I liked or dislike this book. No supporting details given.
Beginning

No opinion is stated, the editorial is missing from the report.



Keywords:
  • Historical fiction, written work, group presentations, newspaper



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