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Book Talk 
You book talk must be composed of 3 paragraphs. 1. Main Character and Setting: In the 1st paragraph tell what the setting of your novel is and who the main characters are. Don’t just list them; identify your main characters and describe them with detailed words! 2. Summary: In the 2nd paragraph, summarize the plot of your novel. Tell the 5 most important things that happened (no more than 5!). NEVER, EVER GIVE AWAY THE ENDING!! 3. Evaluation: This is the 3rd paragraph give your personal opinion of the book. Give it some serious thought. Tell what you liked and didn’t like about your novel and why.
Rubric Code: U97W7C
By edurkee10
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Subject: Education  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  4

6 pts

3

4 pts

2

2 pts

1

0 pts

Characters and Setting

4

The setting and the main characters were described correctly demonstrating great detail and insight. I have a clear picture of the both the setting and the characters in the story.
3

Some information was given amount about the setting and role of the main characters in the story. Some incomplete sentences are present.
2

The setting and main characters were not identified and/ or described correctly. Complete sentences were not used.
1

The setting and/ or main characters were not identified and/ or described. Complete sentences were not used.
Summary

4

The story was summarized. Five events were clearly stated and explained. The ending was not given away.
3

The story was somewhat summarized. A few events were clearly stated and explained. The ending was not given away.
2

The summary was difficult to understand. A few events were clearly stated and explained. The ending was not given away.
1

The summary was incomplete some events were explained. The ending was given away.
Evaluation

4

A personal opinion of the book was given and explained in detail. It was clear what was liked and disliked about the novel and why.
3

A personal opinion of the book was partially given and explained. It was somewhat clear what was liked and disliked about the novel and why.
2

A personal opinion of the book was given without an explanation.
1

No personal opinion of the book was given.
Conventions

4

Less than one spelling and one grammar error. Complete sentences used through the paper.
Paper is formated correctly.
3

More than two grammar and two spelling errors. Less than 2 incomplete or fragmented sentences.
2

More than 5 grammar and 5 spelling errors. Many incomplete sentences.
1

Many errors in grammar and spelling that made it difficult to read. Major sentence structure errors.
Presentation

4

Presenter was loud and clear, with good eye contact and was easily understood. Bravo!
3

The presenter was mostly loud and clear with some eye contact.
2

THe presenter was somewhat loud and clear. Eye contact was minimal. The presenter needs some work with oral presentations.
1

The presenter could not be heard or understood at all.
Book Project

4

Project is neat, organized, and explained well. All requirements made per agreement with the teacher have been met.
3

Project is neat, organized, and explained. Some of the requirements made per agreement with the teacher have been met.
2

Project is explained. Some of the requirements made per agreement with the teacher have been met.
1

No project is included.



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