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Individual Novel Study Rubric 8 Fiction Book Report Rubric 7th & 8th grades A grading rubric for 8th grade written (novel study) book report for each individual student over an AR book of their choice (approved by library). (Fiction) Rubric Code: SA96C4 By kimwary1 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8

Evaluating a reading book. 2 pages typed from handwritten classwork. 5 paragraphs in length.
	Poor Work 2 pts	Acceptable Work 4 pts	Good Work 6 pts	Well Done 8 pts	Outstanding Work 10 pts
Organization Include date published, genre, AR points, grade level, your current AR goal and your current AR point achieved.	Poor Work Significant information is missing, or not recorded in the proper paragraphs.	Acceptable Work Most important information is presented in a logical sequence and recorded in the proper paragraphs.	Good Work Necessary information was covered, but not presented logically or recorded in proper paragraphs.	Well Done Necessary information was covered logically and recorded in the proper paragraphs.	Outstanding Work All necessary information was presented logically and recorded properly.
Introductory Paragraph Information Title, author, detailed setting(s), characterization, mood, etc.	Poor Work Basic information is missing from inductory paragraph- title, author, setting, main characters,	Acceptable Work Most of the basic information is included in the introductory paragraph	Good Work Basic information was included in the introductory paragraph.	Well Done Basic information was presented and expanded upon in the introductory paragraph.	Outstanding Work Basic information was presented. Details were developed to add interest to the material.
Grammar/ Sentence Structure, format	Poor Work Numerous errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments. Paragraphs not indented. No evidence of proof-reading.	Acceptable Work Some errors occurred in in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments. Paragraph formatting inconsistent. Proof-reading questionable.	Good Work A few errors occurred in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, sentence structure. Paragraphs properly formatted. Proof-reading inadequate.	Well Done A couple errors occurred in capitalization, punctuation, word usage, sentence structure. Paragraphs were properly formatted. Proof-reading evident.	Outstanding Work There were no errors or evidence of corrections in the report. Paragraphs were properly indented. Words were well chosen and sentences were concise.
Plot Summary Follow plot diagram, ie.. expository, RA, climax, FA, resolution, etc...	Poor Work Information covered does not describe the plot, conflict or resolution.	Acceptable Work The plot was not clearly stated or the conflict/resolution was not clearly stated.	Good Work Plot or conflict/resolution is briefly, but clearly stated.	Well Done Plot or conflict/resolution is clearly and adequately developed.	Outstanding Work The plot or conflict/resolution was clearly stated and summarized. Sentences are well developed and presented in an interesting manner.
Student Evaluation	Poor Work Student did not share an opinion on the book.	Acceptable Work Student gave their opinion of the book but did not back their opinion with supporting sentences.	Good Work Student gave opinion of book but sentences did not clearly support the opinion stated.	Well Done Opinion clearly stated and confirmed by good supporting sentences.	Outstanding Work Student expresses opinion and supports it with several good supporting sentences.
Neatness	Poor Work Work was very difficult to read, paper was torn or crumpled, work was smugged,	Acceptable Work Paper was ripped, smugged or wrinkled. Some words or sentences were difficult to read.	Good Work Paper was neatly written and presented.	Well Done Paper was neatly written or typed. Little evidence of corrections having been made.	Outstanding Work Paper was neatly written or typed with no evidence of corrections having been made.

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Organization, Information, Grammar/Sentence Structure, Plot Summary, Neatness, Student Evaluation

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