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Book Report - Written Response to Independent Reading 
Book Report - Written Response to Independent Reading
Simple book report rubric
Rubric Code: WB9BC2
By TBiraben
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  4

You got it!

4 pts

3

Almost there...

3 pts

2

Needs Improvement

2 pts

1

Unacceptable

1 pts

Exposition

Setting, time and place
4

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

The setting and basic situation were clearly described but complete sentences were not used.
2

The setting and basic situation was not clearly identified. Complete sentences were not used.
1

The setting or basic situation was not identified. Complete sentences were not used.
Main Characters

Character description
4

The main characters were described demonstrating great detail and insight. Complete sentences were used all the time.
3

The main characters were not described in great detail. Complete sentences were used some of the time.
2

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

The main characters were not identified and/ or described. Complete sentences were not used.
Story Events

beginning incident, main conflict
4

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

The Main Events were described but not in great detail. Complete sentences were used some of the time.
2

The Main Events were not identified correctly. The report seems to jump from one event to the next randomly. Complete sentences were not used.
1

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

Turning point, highest point of tension
4

The climax was identified in great detail using good word choices. Complete sentences were used.
3

The climax was identified but not explained in great detail. Complete sentences were used some of the time.
2

The climax was identified but not explained. Complete sentences were not used.
1

The climax was not identified. Complete sentences were not used.
Resolution

Final outcomes, how the story ended
4

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

The resolution was identified but not described in great detail. Complete sentences were not used.
2

The resolution was identified but not explained. Complete sentences were not used.
1

The resolution was not identified. Complete sentences were not used.
Theme

Author's overall message
4

The author's theme or message was identified and complete sentences were used.
3

The theme was identified but complete sentences were not used.
2

The theme was not identified. Complete sentences were not used.
1

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