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    This document provides a rubric for written book reports and oral book report presentations for grades 6-8. The written report is divided into three sections which are assigned points: basics about the book (20 points), a multi-paragraph summary of the story (25 points), and an analysis section answering questions about the book (50 points). The oral presentation is evaluated on categories such as use of props, preparedness, pitch, enthusiasm, and adherence to the time limit, with a total of 40 possible points. Both are evaluated on grammar and overall earn up to 100 total points.

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    This document provides a rubric for written book reports and oral book report presentations for grades 6-8. The written report is divided into three sections which are assigned points: basics about the book (20 points), a multi-paragraph summary of the story (25 points), and an analysis section answering questions about the book (50 points). The oral presentation is evaluated on categories such as use of props, preparedness, pitch, enthusiasm, and adherence to the time limit, with a total of 40 possible points. Both are evaluated on grammar and overall earn up to 100 total points.

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    This document provides a rubric for written book reports and oral book report presentations for grades 6-8. The written report is divided into three sections which are assigned points: basics about the book (20 points), a multi-paragraph summary of the story (25 points), and an analysis section answering questions about the book (50 points). The oral presentation is evaluated on categories such as use of props, preparedness, pitch, enthusiasm, and adherence to the time limit, with a total of 40 possible points. Both are evaluated on grammar and overall earn up to 100 total points.

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    Book Report Rubrics

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    This document provides a rubric for written book reports and oral book report presentations for grades 6-8. The written report is divided into three sections which are assigned points: basics about the book (20 points), a multi-paragraph summary of the story (25 points), and an analysis section answering questions about the book (50 points). The oral presentation is evaluated on categories such as use of props, preparedness, pitch, enthusiasm, and adherence to the time limit, with a total of 40 possible points. Both are evaluated on grammar and overall earn up to 100 total points.

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    Written Book Report Rubric

    2010-2012 School Year


    The Basics
    Title 2
    Author 2
    Publisher/# of pages/Year of publication 2
    Basic Plot (one sentence: what basically happens in the book?) 2
    Basic Theme (be courageous, always try your best, don't judge, etc.) 2
    Main/Supporting Characters 2
    Setting (time era & place) 2
    1
    st
    / 3
    rd
    Person Point oI View
    2
    FICTION/NON-FICTION 2
    Times New Roman Font/Double spaced/1 h margins 2
    Total 20

    The Story
    The summary of a story is a basic retelling of what happened in your book. It will introduce characters, setting and
    basic plot of the book. It will then explain how the events in your book unfolded. It will finish by explaining how the basic
    plot of the book concluded. Try not to get caught up in minor subplots unless they distinctly contribute to the main plot. The
    minimum requirements for each grade are:
    6
    TH
    GRADE
    3 PARAGRAPHS
    7
    TH
    GRADE
    4 PARAGRAPHS
    8
    TH
    GRADE
    5 PARAGRAPHS
    A PARAGRAPH IS DEFINED BY HAVING AT LEAST 7-8 SENTENCES AND HAVING A PROPER TOPIC SENTENCE,
    SUPPORTING DETAILS, AND A CONCLUDING SENTENCE.

    Paragraphs adequately summarize the entire story 7
    Paragraphs have topic, supporting and concluding sentences 7
    Paragraphs summarize complete thoughts/ideas 7
    Student has the appropriate number of paragraphs for their grade 4
    Total 25

    The Analysis
    This is perhaps the most important part of the written book report. After reading the book, you should be able to
    answer questions that are not directly answered from the book, but from what you gained from the book. This section is
    worth the most points, so proper attention should be paid to it!

    Describe your Iavorite scene in the book. separate Irom what you described in the
    summary above. Why is this your Iavorite scene? Explain why !
    10
    Describe your least favorite scene in the book. Why is this your least favorite
    scene? Explain why!
    10
    Which character was your favorite? Describe how that character is similar or
    dissimilar to you, besides obvious physical characteristics.
    10
    Which ch aracter was your least Iavorite? Describe how that character is similar or
    dissimilar to you. besides obvious physical characteristics .
    10
    WHAT LIFE LESSON DO YOU THINK COULD BE LEARNED AFTER READING THIS
    BOOK? IS IT A LIFE LESSON YOU ALREADY KNEW, OR WAS IT A NEW IDEA
    INTRODUCED BY THIS BOOK?
    10
    TOTAL 50

    GRAMMAR: I WILL CHECK TO SEE YOU HAVE PROPER SENTENCE STRUCTURE, GRAMMAR, AND PUNCTUATION.
    TOTAL 5

    TOTAL 100

    ORAL PRESENTATION RUBRIC : BOOK REPORTS

    STUDENT NAME: ________________________________________


    CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
    Props Student uses several
    props (could include
    costume) that show
    considerable
    work/creativity and
    which make the
    presentation better.
    Student uses 1 prop that
    shows considerable
    work/creativity and
    which make the
    presentation better.
    Student uses 1 prop
    which makes the
    presentation better.
    The student uses no
    props OR the props
    chosen detract from the
    presentation.
    Preparedness Student is completely
    prepared and appears to
    have rehearsed.
    Student seems pretty
    prepared but might
    have needed a couple
    more rehearsals.
    The student is
    somewhat prepared,
    but it is clear that
    rehearsal was lacking.
    Student does not seem
    at all prepared to
    present.
    Pitch Pitch was often used
    and it conveyed
    emotions appropriately.
    Pitch was often used
    but the emotion it
    conveyed sometimes
    did not fit the content.
    Pitch was rarely used
    OR the emotion it
    conveyed often did not
    fit the content.
    Pitch was not used to
    convey emotion.
    Enthusiasm Facial expressions and
    body language generate
    a strong interest and
    enthusiasm about the
    topic in others.
    Facial expressions and
    body language
    sometimes generate a
    strong interest and
    enthusiasm about the
    topic in others.
    Facial expressions and
    body language are used
    to try to generate
    enthusiasm, but seem
    somewhat faked.
    Very little use of facial
    expressions or body
    language. Did not
    generate much interest
    in topic being
    presented.
    Speaks Clearly Speaks clearly and
    distinctly all (100-95%)
    the time, and
    mispronounces no
    words.
    Speaks clearly and
    distinctly all (100-95%)
    the time, but
    mispronounces one
    word.
    Speaks clearly and
    distinctly most (
    94-85%) of the time.
    Mispronounces no
    more than one word.
    Often mumbles or can
    not be understood OR
    mispronounces more
    than one word.
    Volume Volume is loud enough
    to be heard by all
    audience members
    throughout the
    presentation.
    Volume is loud enough
    to be heard by all
    audience members at
    least 90% of the time.
    Volume is loud enough
    to be heard by all
    audience members at
    least 80% of the time.
    Volume often too soft
    to be heard by all
    audience members.
    Content Shows a full
    understanding of the
    topic.
    Shows a good
    understanding of the
    topic.
    Shows a good
    understanding of parts
    of the topic.
    Does not seem to
    understand the topic
    very well.
    Posture and Eye
    Contact
    Stands up straight,
    looks relaxed and
    confident. Establishes
    eye contact with
    everyone in the room
    during the
    presentation.
    Stands up straight and
    establishes eye contact
    with everyone in the
    room during the
    presentation.
    Sometimes stands up
    straight and establishes
    eye contact.
    Slouches and/or does
    not look at people
    during the
    presentation.
    Listens to Other
    Presentations
    Listens intently. Does
    not make distracting
    noises or movements.
    Does not fiddle or
    doodle at their desk.
    Listens intently but has
    one distracting noise or
    movement.
    Sometimes does not
    appear to be listening
    but is not distracting.
    Sometimes does not
    appear to be listening
    and has distracting
    noises or movements.
    Time-Limit Presentation is 5-6
    minutes long.
    Presention is 4 minutes
    long.
    Presentation is 3
    minutes long.
    Presentation is less
    than 3 minutes OR
    more than 6 minutes.


    Total _______/40 _________%

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