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Science Fiction Book Summary 
Book Report - Written Response to Independent Reading
This book report will contain multiple paragraphs and will be limited to one page minimum. Student name and date should appear in upper right corner of the page. First: The report should include the title and author of the book and a complete description of the main characters. Second: Descriptive Settings should be included (When and where did the story takes place?). Third: The main events should be included (What happened in the story?). Fourth: Why did you like or dislike the book? Fifth: Would you recommend this book to other sixth graders. Sixth: The report should include a summary of the author's overall message and/or the theme of the book.
Rubric Code: U68BX5
By winslowscience
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Setting
4 pts

Setting, basic situation
4

The setting and basic situation were clearly described and complete sentences were used.
3

The setting and basic situation was not clearly identified. Complete sentences were not used.
2

The setting and basic situation were clearly described but complete sentences were not used.
1

The setting or basic situation was not identified. Complete senttences were not used.
Main Characters
4 pts

List of main characters
4

All main characters were listed.
3

Some of the main characters were listed.
2

Missed 1 or more of the main characters.
1

Incomplete listing of the main characters.
Summary
4 pts

Inciting incident, conflict, suspense techniques
4

The Main Events were clearly identified using vivid detail and interesting word choices. Complete sentences were used.
3

The Main Events were not identified correctly. The report seems to jump from one event to the next randomly. Complete sentences were not used.
2

The Main Events were described but not in great detail. Complete sentences were used some of the time.
1

The Main Events were not identified. The report seems to jump from one event to the next randomly. Complete sentences were not used.
Science
4 pts

Ideas from the world of science.
4

Scientific concepts were identified in great detail using good word choices. Complete sentences were used.
3

Scientific concepts were identified but not explained. Complete sentences were not used.
2

Scientific concepts identified but not explained in great detail. Complete sentences were used some of the time.
1

Scientific concepts not identified. Complete sentences were not used.
Recommendation
4 pts

Would you recommend this book?
4

The recommendation was identified and clearly explained. Complete sentences were used.
3

The recommendation was identified but not explained. Complete sentences were not used.
2

The recommendation was identified but not described in great detail. complete sentences were not used.
1

The recommendation was not identified. Complete sentences were not used.






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