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Book Talk Oral Presentation + Project Book Talk Oral Presentation + Project Book Talk Rubric -Independent Reading Favorite Book Students will write and orally present a book talk on one of their favorite independent reading books. Students will persuade other students, by clearly and concisely piquing the interest of peers in a solid hook and focused and interesting summary that closes with a definite opinion with support for reading and enjoying the book. Colorful language and confident speaking will enhance your persuasion. Rubric Code: MX55W57 By feliciachenier Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Project Grade Levels: 9-12

Book Talk
	Exceeds the Standard 20 (N/A)	Meets the Standard 15 (N/A)	Approaching the Standard 10 (N/A)	Does not Meet the Standard 0 (N/A)
Introduction-Hook	Exceeds the Standard The introduction is informative and uses one of the 3 hook techniques learned in class.. Includes excellent information about the book in a creative way. Has excellent focus on key theme/conflict.	Meets the Standard The introduction is relatively informative, uses one of the 3 hook techniques learned in class, and demonstrates a good understanding of theme/overall book focus. Conveyed clearly and creatively.	Approaching the Standard The introduction is somewhat clear about the book's theme/overall focus. Lacking creative use of one of the 3 techniques for hook, or not clearly focused on book's key focus/theme.	Does not Meet the Standard The introduction is missing either technique, clarity, development and/or all of those. It misses the mark on book understanding.
Plot Summary and Criticisms	Exceeds the Standard Includes a comprehensive summary of the plot covering all the key points regarding the protagonist's conflict with exceptional clarity and obvious understanding of key information without giving away the ending. Shows the book and states the title and author.	Meets the Standard Includes a good summary of the plot with good understanding of key information and protagonist's conflict, without giving away the ending. Shows the class the book and states the title and author.	Approaching the Standard Includes a summary of the plot, but some points are missing or it's a little confusing, or protagonist conflict is off. Understanding of what is key needs work. Shows the class the book and states the title and author.	Does not Meet the Standard No plot summary and/or no book brought to class and/or author or title presented. Other factors may be a lack of organization of information, a lack of understanding plot points, the conflict or the story.
Opinion and Recommendation	Exceeds the Standard Includes an opinion on the book and detailed and specific reasons that support this opinion. Includes a specific and detailed recommendation for who would enjoy the book and why.	Meets the Standard Includes an opinion on the book and gives reasons to support the opinion. Includes reasons for who would enjoy the book and why.	Approaching the Standard Includes an opinion and recommendation for the book, but does not explain why.	Does not Meet the Standard No opinion and/or recommendation.
Conventions	Exceeds the Standard Booktalk follows the directions detailed on the assignment sheet. It is titled, student name and date are typed in upper right, talk is typed and approx. one page at 1.5 spacing of 12 pt. font. Rules of language applied	Meets the Standard Booktalk follows almost all the directions detailed on the assignment sheet. It is titled, student name and date are typed in upper right, talk is typed and approx. one page at 1.5 spacing of 12 pt. font. Title is underlined OR Mostly applies rules.	Approaching the Standard Booktalk missed on 2 or more of the directions detailed on the assignment sheet. It is titled, student name and date are typed in upper right, talk is typed and approx. one page at 1.5 spacing of 12 pt. font. 3+rule errors.	Does not Meet the Standard Booktalk misses some directions detailed on the assignment sheet. Paragraphing, punctuation and other rules of language are poorly applied (abundant errors)
Oral Delivery	Exceeds the Standard Excellent eye contact, voice level, speed, audience interaction, and organization/preparation.	Meets the Standard Good eye contact, voice level, speed, audience interaction, and organization/preparation.	Approaching the Standard Some eye contact, but could be better, sometimes not loud enought or too fast, little audience interaction, or not well organized and prepared.	Does not Meet the Standard The presentation was not organized and/or the speaker read directly from the notes.

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