iRubric: Copy of Fiction Book Report rubric

Setting is clearly described with the time it takes place and where it takes place. 3-5 sentences.

Setting, when and where is mentioned with little details. 2-3 sentences.

Setting is briefly mentioned, either where or when it takes place, but not both. 1-2 sentences.

No attempt.

Main idea is clearly identified stated in 1 or 2 sentences. It summarizes what the story is all about.

Main idea is identified but it is too lengthy. It is not briefly summarized.

Confusion between main idea and details. A retell of details and events in the story without focusing on the main idea.

No attempt or scattered parts of the story.

The conclusion of the book is clearly explained in 3 - 5 sentences. There is a clear understanding of what happened at the end and whether or not the conflict was resolved.

The conclusion of the book is briefly explained. There is not a clear understanding of how the problem/conflict was resolved.

The end of the book is mentioned without reference to the problem or conflict.

No attempt or events having nothing to do with the ending.

Book report has been edited and reads well. The final copy contains no spelling errors. Sentences are complete thoughts with correct punctuation at the end. Paragraphs are indented and are about the same topic. Capitals are used for names, first words of dialogue, the first letter of a sentence, and I.

Book report reads well with few errors in punctuation, spelling, and grammar.

Book report contains many errors in punctuation, spelling, and grammar. More effort could have been put into proofreading.

No attempt. Book report is difficult to read and doesn't appear to be proofread very carefully or not at all.

The report has a neatly drawn picture showing a favorite scene.

The report has a picture of the favorite scene but was not drawn neatly with detail.

There is a pencil drawn picture that lacks detail or a picture drawn that is not of a favorite scene.

No attempt