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BOOK REPORT PROJECT/FREE CHOICE 
BOOK REPORT PROJECT/FREE CHOICE
Rubric for alternatives book reports
Rubric Code: J88644
By mpinter
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Advanced

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Below Basic

1 pts

Book Choice
4 pts

Genre, readability, appropriate level
Advanced

Student chose an appropriate book for their reading level and grade level.
Book is appropriate for 7th grade reading. The reading challenges the student.
Proficient

Student chose an appropriate book for their reading level and/or grade level.
Book may be appropriate for 7th grade reading. Book does not necessarily challenge the student.
Basic

Student chose an book below or above their reading level and/or grade level.
Book may not be appropriate for 7th grade reading. Book does not challenge the student.
Below Basic

Student chose an inappropriate book for their reading level, grade level and/or project. Book is not appropriate for 7th grade reading.
Plot
4 pts

Plot, Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution
Advanced

Plot elements are present in the correct order. They are easily recognized and have enough information to create a picture of the plot.
Proficient

Plot elements appear to be present, but are not easily distinguished. The events of the story are somehwat clear, but some information appears to be missing.
Basic

Some of the elements are present, but some are missing. Difficult to follow the story line according to the elements.
Below Basic

Few story elements are present. Difficult to understand story events.
Setting
4 pts

When and where of story is well described.
Advanced

Student clearly describes setting with precise details easy to visualize. Visual representation of setting is included and prominent.
Proficient

Student describes setting details that help to visualize. Visual representation of setting is included but may not be prominent.
Basic

Student describes setting in a vague way. Visual representation of setting may not be included.
Below Basic

Student does not describe setting clearly or at all. Visual representation of setting not included.
Characters
4 pts

development, dynamic, round
Advanced

Main characters are all included and well developed. lear evidence Clear evidence character development.
(round/dynamic)
Proficient

Main characters included and developed. Some evidence of character development.
Basic

Some characters included &/or developed. Little or no evidence from story.
Below Basic

One or few characters included or not developed. Little or no evidence from story.
Point of View
1 pts

The point of view
evidence
Advanced

Point of view accurately identified and sufficient evidence from the story provided.
Proficient

Point of view identified and some evidence from the story provided.
Basic

Inaccurate point of view identified. Little or no evidence is provided from the story.
Below Basic

Point of View is not mentioned.
Mood
4 pts

Mood
Evidence
Advanced

Student represents at least 3 moods from the story and provides sufficient evidence from the book.
Proficient

Student represents 3 moods from the story and provides some evidence from the book.
Basic

Student represents 1-2 moods from the story and provides little or no evidence from the book.
Below Basic

1 mood or less are represented. Little or no evidence.
Theme
4 pts

Theme
Evidence
Advanced

Theme is clearly and accurately identified. Evidence from story is clear and relevant.
Proficient

Theme is accurately identified. Evidence from story is clear or relevant.
Basic

Theme is not relevant or not clearly identified. Evidence from story is unclear and/or irrelevant.
Below Basic

Theme is not identified. No evidence is provided.
Conflict
4 pts

Internal/External Conflict
Evidence
Advanced

Internal and External Conflict and resolution are clearly identified. Evidence and examples from story are relevant and clear.
Proficient

Internal and External Conflict and resolution are identified. Evidence and examples from story are relevant or clear.
Basic

Internal or External Conflict may be included. Resolution may not be identified. Evidence and examples are irrelevant or unclear.
Below Basic

Internal or External Conflict or resolution are not identified. Evidence or examples from story are not included.
Conventions
4 pts

Grammar, spelling, and capitalization
Advanced

There are no major errors and maybe 1 minor blemish.
Proficient

There are 1-5 spelling, grammar, and/or capitalization errors.
Basic

There are 6-10 spelling, grammar, and/or capitalization errors.
Below Basic

There are 11 or more spelling, grammar, and/or capitalization errors.



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  • 5 story elements, chronological order, required information, attractive/complete presentation

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