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Book Talk 
Book Talk
I use this rubric with my first and second graders when they give their book talk presentations.
Rubric Code: K3X8C9
By willettd
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Outstanding

20 pts

Very Good

18 pts

Satisfactory

16 pts

Needs Improvement

14 pts

Introduction:

Did I Grab The Audience's Attention?
Introduction should include: An attention getter, title, author, and genre
Outstanding

Creative Introduction. You grabbed the audience's attention. You included the title, author, and genre in your introduction.
Very Good

Interesting/Good Introduction. Your introduction did lack creativity and/or spark of excitement. Your introduction may have been missing one of the required guidelines (title, author, or genre).
Satisfactory

You had an introduction but it did not grab the audience's attention. Your introduction was missing several of the required guidelines (title, author, or genre).
Needs Improvement

You introduced your book without an attention getter. Introduction was unclear and confusing. You were missing many of the required guidelines (title, author, genre).
Summary:

Did I give a detailed summary of my book?
Summary should include: Characters, Setting, Problem, Main Events and/or Interesting Facts (Non-Fiction).
Outstanding

Your summary was very well organized and informative. You provided a lot of interesting information about the book's main events and/or facts. Your summary also included many important details about the characters, setting, and events.
Very Good

Your summary was mostly organized and informative. You provided a lot of detailed information about the characters, setting, and main events.
Satisfactory

Your summary was somewhat organized. It lacked many details and information. It did not mention all of the story elements such as characters, setting, main events, or problem.
Needs Improvement

Your summary was unorganized-difficult to follow. It had little or no information about the story. Many of the story elements and details are missing from your summary such as characters, setting, main events, or problem.
Read Aloud:

Did I select a section to read aloud?

Did I read it loud and clear?
Outstanding

You read a section of the book aloud to class. You were very prepared. Your voice was loud and clear.
Very Good

You read a section of the book aloud to the class. Try to read more fluently next time. You might need to prepare more. Your voice level was appropriate.
Satisfactory

You read a section of the book aloud to the class. You could read more fluently next time. Practice and prepare before giving a Book Talk.
Needs Improvement

You seemed unprepared to read to the class. The book may have been too difficult for you to read independently. You may have forgotten to bring your book.
Recommendation:

Did I clearly explain my opinion of the book?
Outstanding

You gave a detailed explanation about what you like/dislike about the book and supported your opinion.
Very Good

You gave a sufficient explanation about what you like/dislike about the book. Next time support your opinion.
Satisfactory

You gave an incomplete explanation of what you like/dislike about the book. Your explanation also had little support.
Needs Improvement

Your explanation was confusing or you did not give your opinion. You forgot to support your opinion in your Book Talk.
Overall Presentation:

How did I sound?

Did I make eye contact?
Outstanding

You spoke confidently. You were clear, fluent, and had great volume. You spoke with an expressive voice. You made great eye contact with your audience.
Very Good

You spoke confidently. You were clear, fluent, and had great volume. You made eye contact with your audience.
Satisfactory

You spoke clearly but softly. You seemed a little nervous and lacked confidence. You had difficulty speaking fluently. You rarely made eye contact with your audience.
Needs Improvement

Your audience could not hear you. You did not speak in a loud or clear voice. You seemed nervous and forgot to make eye contact with your audience.




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