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Mrs. Baker-Chalick's Book Report Rubric Mrs. Baker-Chalick's Book Report Rubric This book report will contain multiple paragraphs and will be limited to one page. Student name, date and block should appear in upper right corner of the page. First: The report should include the title and author of the book and a complete description of the main characters. Second: Descriptive Settings should be included (When and where did the story takes place?). Third: The main events should be included (What happened in the story?). Fourth: Why did you like or dislike the book? Fifth: Would you recommend this book to other eigth graders. Sixth: The report should include a summary of the author's overall message and/or the theme of the book. 56-50=A, 49-43=B, 42-35=C, Less than 35=D Rubric Code: MAX59A By nancyj56 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Assessment Grade Levels: 6-8

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	You got it! (N/A)	Almost there (N/A)	Needs Improvement (N/A)	Unacceptable (N/A)	Total Points (N/A)
Exposition 17 pts Setting, basic situation, and characters	You got it! The setting and basic situation were clearly described and complete sentences were used.	Almost there The setting and basic situation were clearly described but complete sentences were not used.	Needs Improvement The setting and basic situation was not clearly identified. Complete sentences were not used.	Unacceptable The setting or basic situation was not identified. Complete senttences were not used.	Total Points Total Points
Main Characters 17 pts Character analysis	You got it! The main characters were described correctly demonstrating great detail and insight. I have a clear picture of the character. Complete sentences were used all the time.	Almost there The main characters were not described in great detail. Complete sentences were used some of the time.	Needs Improvement The main characters were not identified and/ or described correctly. Complete sentences were not used.	Unacceptable The main characters were not identified and/ or described. Complete sentences were not used.	Total Points Total Points
Plot 16 pts Inciting incident, conflict, suspense techniques	You got it! The plot was clearly identified using vivid detail and interesting word choices. Complete sentences were used.	Almost there The plot was described but not in great detail. Complete sentences were used some of the time.	Needs Improvement The plot was not identified correctly. The report seems to jump from one event to the next randomly. Complete sentences were not used.	Unacceptable The plot was not identified. The report seems to jump from one event to the next randomly. Complete sentences were not used.	Total Points Total Points
Presentation 30 pts	You got it! Striking! Information clearly and effectively communicated, had good voice level, eye contact	Almost there Clearly communicated, basically knew the information, may have missed some details	Needs Improvement Some inconsistent areas of preparation and knowledge of material	Unacceptable Little or no real understanding of the material	Total Points Total Points
Group Work Procedures 20 pts	You got it! Students worked well as a group. Members followed the "Big Three" at all times	Almost there The members worked alright as a group	Needs Improvement There was conflict in the group that was eventually resolved through teacher directive; off task behavior; improper location	Unacceptable There was conflict in the group that could not be resolved; and/or off task more than two times; and/or improper location more than two times	Total Points Total Points

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