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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: JXWXW97
By brycerose
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exceeds Expectaions

5 pts

Satisfactory

3.5 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.
Summary of the Book

Exceeds Expectaions

The student wrote with detail and summarized the book in clear form. They included the 5 W's in a well-developed paragraph.
Satisfactory

The student wrote with little summarization details. He/she did write response sentences to the questions but needed more detail.
Developing

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

Inaccurate information and incomplete sentences were provided with no editing.
Book Review

Exceeds Expectaions

Student expresses opinion and supports it with several good supporting sentences.
Satisfactory

Opinion clearly stated and confirmed by good supporting sentences.
Developing

Student gave their opinion of the book but did not back their opinion with supporting sentences.
Beginning

We had to do a book review?
Advice Column

Exceeds Expectaions

Student were creative and went above and beyond on, when writing about the characters' problems. They came up with creative problems and solutions.
Satisfactory

Student were somewhat creative when writing about the characters' problems. They came up with creative problems and solutions.
Developing

Student wrote some advice to fill up the book report. It was met the minimum requirement.
Beginning

TBH. It was pretty poorly done and it looks like the student aka you..didn't even try.
Editorial

Exceeds Expectaions

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

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

Only a newspaper opinion is stated. No supporting details given.
Beginning

No opinion is stated, the editorial is missing from the report.
Grammar/Structure

Exceeds Expectaions

There were no errors or evidence of corrections in the report. Words were well chosen and sentences were concise.
Satisfactory

A couple errors occurred in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, sentence structure and structure Proof-reading evident.
Developing

Some errors occurred in in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments or structure Proof-reading questionable.
Beginning

It looks like it was completed the morning of.



Keywords:
  • Nonfiction and/or Mystery Suspense



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