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Book Talk 
I use this rubric with my first and second graders when they give their book talk presentations.
Rubric Code: Y3X663
By rmstein
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Exceptional

4 pts

Good Job

3 pts

Satisfactory

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Introduction:

Did I Grab The Audience's Attention?
Introduction should include: An attention getter, title, author, and genre
Exceptional

Creative Introduction. You grab the audience's attention. You included the title, author, and genre in your introduction.
Good Job

Interesting/Good Introduction. You introduction did lack creativity and/or spark of excitemen . Your introduction may have been missing one of the required guidelines (title, author, or genre).
Satisfactory

You had an introduction but it did NOT grab the audience's attention. Your introduction was missing several of the required guidelines (title, author, or genre).
Needs Improvement

You introduced your book without an attention getter. Introduction was unclear and confusing. You were missing many of the required guidelines (title, author, genre).
Summary:

Did I give a detailed summary of my book?
Summary should include: Characters, Setting, Problem, Main Events and/or Interesting Facts (Non-Fiction).
Exceptional

Your summary is very well organized and informative. You provided a lot of interesting information about the book's main events and/or facts. You summary also included many important details about the characters, setting, and events.
Good Job

Your summary is mostly organized and informative. You provided a lot of detailed information about the characters, setting, and main events.
Satisfactory

Your summary is somewhat organized. It lacks many details and information. It does not mention all of the story elements such as characters, setting, main events, or problem.
Needs Improvement

Your summary is very unorganized-difficult to follow. It has little or no information about the story. Many of the story elements and details are missing from your summary such as characters, setting, main events, or problem.
Read Aloud:

Did I select a section to read aloud?

Did I read it loud and clear?
Exceptional

Outstanding Job!
You read a section of the book aloud to class. You were very prepared. Your voice was loud and clear.
Good Job

Pretty Good! You read a section of the book aloud to the class. It may have been a little choppy. You might need to prepare more. Your voice level was appropriate.
Satisfactory

Okay! You were not very prepared to read aloud to the class. Your voice and pace was choppy and unclear. You needed to practice more.
Needs Improvement

Practice! Practice! You were NOT prepared to read to the class. The book was too hard for you to read independently. You may have forgotten to bring your book.
Recommendation:

Did I clearly explain my opinion of the book?
Exceptional

You gave a detailed explanation about what you like/dislike about the book and supported your opinion.
Good Job

You gave a sufficient explanation about what you like/dislike about the book but it had lack of support.
Satisfactory

You gave an incomplete explanation of what you like/dislike about the book. Your explanation also had little support.
Needs Improvement

Your explanation was confusing or you did not give your opinion. You did NOT support your opinion at all!
Overall Presentation:

How did I sound?

Did I make eye contact?
Exceptional

You had a clear, strong and enthusiastic voice. You made eye contact with your audience.
Good Job

Pace and volume was mostly good. Some enthusiasm was detected. You made sufficient eye contact.
Satisfactory

Pace and volume could be improved. It was difficult to hear and understand at times. Voice lacks enthusiasm. Limited eye contact.
Needs Improvement

Your audience could not hear you! You did not speak in loud, clear voice. No eye contact. No enthusiasm in voice.




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