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Written Book Report Nonfiction - Facts 
Written Book Report
A formally written book report includes: title page, one-two page written report with introduction, two to three items/facts are discussed, closing paragraph with recommendation, and format of at least three paragraphs neatly written or typed.
Rubric Code: SXXAWX8
By RGConn
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

20 pts

Good

18 pts

Fair

15 pts

Weak

12 pts

Title Page

Title page is neatly written/typed and includes: book title, author, genre, book's theme or focus of book and student's name
Excellent

All criteria is met
Good

Contains at least five of six criteria
Fair

Contains at least four of six criteria
Weak

Contains at least three of six criteria
Exposition

First paragraph is introduction including two to three topics from book to be discussed in body of paper.
Excellent

The opening paragraph contains all elements listed, clearly written and easy to understand. There are no questions left in the reader's mind.
Good

The opening paragraph contains all elements listed. It is easy to understand, but one element may leave the reader with a question
Fair

The opening paragraph contains at least two elements. It may be somewhat easy to understand, but there is a question or two remaining for the reader.
Weak

There is at least one element listed in the opening paragraph. The reader is left with many questions.
Body of paper (1,2, or 3 paragraphs

Includes at least two major facts/topics discussed with supporting details for each. Transitions are used to move the reader to each topic
Excellent

Body of paper is well written and easy to follow. The reader can clearly identify the topics discussed. The use of transitions are evident and helps the reader make connections. Supporting details are also used.
Good

Body of paper is well written and easy to follow. The reader can identify the topics discussed. Transitions are used some and helps the reader make connections. Supporting details are also used.
Fair

Body is written with some gaps that make the content difficult to follow. Transitions may or may not be used. The reader may have one or two unanswered questions.
Weak

The body of the paper is difficult to follow and may have use transition. The reader is left with many unanswered questions.
Closing & Recommendation

likes and/or dislikes
who would like this book, and rating 5-1 with 5 being the best
Excellent

The closing paragraph begins with a transition and closing statement which restates opening. Also, recommendation includes(1) likes and/or dislikes with (2(3) It is clear who would like the book, (4) rating
(5) explanation of rating.
Good

Closing paragraph begins with a transition but summarization of opening appears to be weak. Recommendation includes at least four of five criteria.
Fair

Closing paragraph may or may not begin with a transition but summarization of opening only repeats same information from the opening. Recommendation includes at least four of five criteria.
Weak

Closing paragraph may or may not begin with transition OR incorrect transition. Recommendation includes only one or two of the five criteria
Format

Includes (1)at least three paragraphs (2)indented, with few errors in (3)spelling, (4)sentence structure, and (5)grammar. Paper is (6)neatly written/typed.
Excellent

Format contains all the criteria with not more than 3 errors and is neatly written/typed
Good

Format contains all the criteria with not more than 5 errors and is neatly written/typed
Fair

Format contains all the criteria with not more than 7 errors-may or may not be neatly written or typed
Weak

Format contains 8 or more errors. May or may not be neatly written, but could be typed.



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