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Book Report -- General Rubric 
Book Report -- General Rubric
Classroom Book -- Summer Reading -- Individual Reading
Rubric Code: H4444W
By kyoko_bass
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Excellent

14 pts

Good

10 pts

Fair - Passing

6 pts

Poor - Failing

0 pts

Introduction

Excellent

1st paraghraph: includes title of the chapter book, clearly stated main idea including who/what the story is about and what about them. 7-10 sentences.
Good

1st paragraph: includes the book title with a brief description. 5-7 sentences.
Fair - Passing

1st paragraph: no title, minimal description, too much plot, 5 sentences.
Poor - Failing

No introduction present.
Main Characters

Excellent

Main characters are clearly named and a brief character description is included for each main character.
Good

Main characters are mentioned with plot elements.
Fair - Passing

Characters are named (not main).
Poor - Failing

No characters present.
Setting

Excellent

Setting is clearly described with the time the story takes place and where it takes place is clearly described.
Good

Setting, when and where is mentioned with little details.
Fair - Passing

Setting is briefly mentioned, either where or when it takes place, but not both.
Poor - Failing

No setting present.
Problem/Conflict/Climax

Excellent

Problem / Conflict / Climax is clearly stated and summarized. 3 specific major events are clearly listed and described. Solution to the problem is described concisely.
Good

Problem / Conflict / Climax is briefly described with 3 major events not specifically described. Solution is present.
Fair - Passing

Problem / Conflict / Climax and Solution are described with minimal details. Difficulty providing information regarding the problem and solution.
Poor - Failing

Problem / Conflict / Climax is present.
Conclusion / Review

Excellent

How the book ends is clearly stated with details. Clear conclusion of the book with details and book review / reader's opinion. 7-10 Sentences
Good

Continuation of plot. Somewhat of an ending to the book is present. Book review / reader's opinion is present. 5-7 Sentences
Fair - Passing

Ending is unclear. No specific details. 5 Sentences
Poor - Failing

No conclusion present.
Grammar/Mechanics

Excellent

Book report has been edited and the final copy contains very few errors in puntuation, spelling, and grammar.
Good

Book report contains 5-10 errors in punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
Fair - Passing

Book report contains between 10-15 errors in punctuation, spelling, and grammar. More effort could have been put into proofreading.
Poor - Failing

No attempt. Book report is difficult to read and doesn't appear to be proofread very carefully or not at all.
Structure

Excellent

Clearly followed outline format. Each paragraph is indented, seperated clearly, and consists of 5-7 sentences. Presents with proper sentence structure. All topics are present.
Good

Attempted to follow outline format. Paragraphs are indented. Good sentence structure. Topics may be out of order.
Fair - Passing

No indentation. Format is not followed. Poor sentence structure.
Poor - Failing

No structure present.




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