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Maniac Magee Book Report Rubric 
Book Report Rubric
The student will write a report on the book Maniac Magee. They will need to include the title, author, setting, and a summary of the plot and talk about the main characters. They will also need to discuss the theme of mitzvot as it applies to the story, identifying at least three mitzvot that are performed in the story and what effect those mitzvot have on the characters. Finally, the student will write an overall opinion of Maniac Magee, describing why they would recommend this book to other fifth graders or why they would not recommend the book.
Rubric Code: V45BWA
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

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Organization of Report
5 pts

The report is written in a logical sequence.
Excellent

The report follows a very logical path. It flows well together and is extremely well-written. (5 pts)
Good

The report follows somewhat of a logical path. It jumps around a little bit, though. (3 pts)
Fair

The report jumps around a lot and is hard to follow. (1 pt)
Mechanics
5 pts

Excellent

The report has very few minor errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling, or no errors at all. Complete sentences are always used. (5 pts)
Good

The report has few minor errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling. Complete sentences are used most of the time. (3 pts)
Fair

The report has many errors in grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling. Complete sentences are frequently not used. (1 pt)
Neatness
5 pts

Excellent

The report and title page are written or typed very neatly. (5 pts)
Good

The report and title page are written or typed with some messiness. (3 pts)
Fair

The report and title page are poorly written or typed. (1 pt)
Title, Author, Setting
5 pts

Excellent

Title and author are present, and a description of the story's setting is vivid and complete. (5 pts)
Good

Title and author are present, but the description of the story's setting is lacking in vivid details. (5 pts)
Fair

Title, author, and setting are incomplete or nonexistent. Important details are lacking. (1 pt)
Plot Summary
5 pts

Excellent

The plot summary provides an excellent overview of the book and what happens to Maniac Magee throughout the story. (5 pts)
Good

The plot summary provides a good overview of the book and what happens to Maniac Magee throughout the story. (3 pts)
Fair

The plot summary does not provide a good overview of the book and what happens to Maniac Magee throughout the story. (1 pt)
Description of Characters
10 pts

Excellent

Main characters are described in vivid detail, allowing the report reader to get a mental picture of each character. (10 pts)
Good

Main characters are described in some detail. (6 pts)
Fair

Main characters are described using little or no details. (2 pts)
Discussion of Mitzvot
10 pts

Excellent

At least three mitzvot and their effects on characters are described and thoughtfully discussed. (10 pts)
Good

At least three mitzvot are described, but the discussions of their effects on characters are not well thought out. (6 pts)
Fair

The description and discussion of mitzvot are incomplete or nonexistent. (2 pts)
Opinion and Recommendation
5 pts

Excellent

Opinion and recommendation (for or against) of the book are given with strong reasons/ support. (5 pts)
Good

Opinion and recommendation of the book are given with weak reasons. (3 pts)
Fair

Opinion and recommendation are given without reasons. (1 pts)



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