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Newspaper Book Report Book Report Project #5 Book Review Write a summary of your story, a book review, and an advice column that will be displayed in your newspaper. Rubric Code: S4C562 By ripark Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Book Review
	Limited 0-14 (N/A)	Meets 15-19 (N/A)	Excellent 20-25 (N/A)
Cover Story/Summary 25 pts	Limited The summary was missing major components like the title, author, characters, setting, main problems, and solution in a four paragraph column. Few run-ons and fragments. Editing and use of spellcheck is inconsistent.	Meets The summary included, but not all of, the following; the title, author, characters, setting, main problems, and solution in a four paragraph column. Few run-ons and fragments. Editing and use of spellcheck is inconsistent.	Excellent The summary included the title, author, characters, setting, main problems, and solution in a four paragraph column. Sentences are well built, enhance meaning and flow easily. Spelling, punctuation, capitalization and grammar are generally correct.
Advice Column 25 pts	Limited This section included two incomplete letters that didn't discuss the problem of the story and how the problem was solved. The letters were missing key components of a friendly letter.	Meets This section included two letters that vaguely discussed the problem of the story and how the problem was solved. The letters were missing key components of a friendly letter.	Excellent This section included two letters that went into greater detail of the problem of the story and how the problem was solved. The letters were written in proper letter format.
Book Review 25 pts	Limited No clear understaning of whether student liked or disliked book. No spport of argument.	Meets Somewhat clear on student's rating and support of rating. Student made references to plot and characters.	Excellent Student does an excellent job stating why he/she liked or disliked book. Used detailed examples from the book to support argument.
Presentation 25 pts	Limited Two stories were included in your presentation but weren't presented in newcast format. It was difficult to hear and understand your presentation, and made little eye contact.	Meets Two stories were included in your presentation but weren't presented in newcast format. You spoke clearly, used expression in your voice, made frequent eye contact, and was easily heard by the class.	Excellent Two stories were included in your presentation and were presented in newcast format. You spoke clearly, used expression in your voice, made frequent eye contact, and was easily heard by the class.