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Book Report Rubric 
Book Creator Book Report/Presentation Rubric
Rubric Code: HXAA353
By MarkWaller
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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2 pts

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3 pts

4

4 pts

Introduction

1

Does not sufficiently introduce the book. No attention-getter is used and most of the necessary information is missing.
2

Provides a weak attention-getter and/or some of the necessary information is missing.
3

Provides a sufficient attention-getter and most of the necessary information - author, book title, publishing company, and date of publication is included.
4

Provides a creative attention-getter and includes all of the necessary information which includes the author, book title, publishing company, and date of publication.
Setting

1

No setting is described in the report.
2

The setting is mentioned but the "where" and/or the "when" questions are not fully answered.
3

The setting is mentioned and the "where" and the"when" questions are answered, but the student gives partial explanation.
4

The setting is fully described. The student answers the "where" and "when" questions and gives explanations and details for both.
Characters

1

No characters are discussed.
2

Characters are mentioned, but the protagonist and antagonist are not identified and/or description qualities are missing.
3

The protagonist and antagonists are clearly identified, but the student only offers 1-2 qualities or descriptions and/or more details are needed.
4

The protagonist and the antagonist are clearly identified, and the student explains 3 or more qualities or descriptions. Details are included.
Conflict/Plot

1

No conflict and/or plot is discussed.
2

The student states the conflict(s) and/or does not clearly explain the plot of the story. The student only explains two events.
3

The student states the conflict(s) and explains the plot using 3 or 4 events in the plot.
4

The conflict(s) and plot are thoroughly explained and the student clearly mentions 5 events that develop the plot.
Feelings/Mood

1

No feelings or mood is discussed.
2

The student mentions his/her feelings about one happening in the book.
3

The student discusses his/her feelings about two happenings in the book.
4

The student discusses his/her feelings about two happenings in the book and offers a recomendation to other students along with reasons.
Mechanics

1

Chronic spelling, grammatical, and sentence errors.
2

Several spelling, grammatical, or sentence errors.
3

A couple of spelling, grammatical, or sentence errors.
4

Proper use of spelling and grammar. Sentence structure is varied and creative.
In-Text Citations/Quotes

1

The book report does not include quotes with proper MLA citations.
2

The book report includes less than 3 quotes with proper MLA citations. The quotes are NOT properly used and analyzed.
3

The book report includes 3-4 quotes with proper MLA citations. The quotes are properly used and analyzed.
4

The report includes at least 5 quotes with proper MLA citations. The quotes are properly used and analyzed.
Theme

1

Theme of the book is NOT identified, nor explained.
2

Theme of the book is attempted. Student also does a poor job of explaining the theme and the author's intent.
3

Theme of the book is fairly well identified. Student also partially explains the theme and the author's intent.
4

Theme of the book is well identified. Student also explains the theme and the author's intent.
MLA Guidelines/Page Length

1

The student has more than 5 MLA errors. Only 1 page written.
2

Student has 4-5 MLA errors. Written in 2 pages.
3

Student has 2-3 MLA errors. Written in 3 pages.
4

Student adhered to all MLA guidelines. No errors. Written in 4-5 pages.




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