Rubric for Book Project

Criteria
Introduction

Characters

Favorite Part

Theme

Conclusion

Enthusiasm

Expression

Excellent
15-20
Student has a
catchy
introduction
which includes
the title and
author or the
book
Student
describes the
main characters
(not more than 3
or 4), using vivid
descriptions from
the text.
Student shares
their favorite part
of the book and
then explains the
why and what
makes it their
favorite
Student shares
what they believe
the main theme/s
of the book is,
elaborates on its
importance ,and
shares some
personal
thoughts about it
Very enticing
conclusion
draws the listener
in and makes
them want to
read the book
Very enthusiastic
and
knowledgeable
Student speaks
clearly and
distinctly, with
appropriate
volume and pace

Above Average
11-8
Student has an
introduction,
missing either
the hook, title, or
authors name

Average
7-4
Student has an
inadequate
introduction,
missing elements

Below Average
3-1
No introduction

Student
describes too
many characters
and gives too
much or too little
information.
Does not use
vivid words.
Student shares
their favorite part
but does not
really elaborate
enough about
what makes it
their favorite part
Student correctly
identifies a
theme but fails to
elaborate on its
importance

Student provides
limited or
inadequate
character
description

No character
description

Student shares
favorite part
without any
explanation

Student does not

share a favorite
part

Student
discusses theme
but is incorrect or
not very thorough
in their
elaboration of
theme

Student does not

discuss the
theme

Somewhat
interesting
conclusion
listener might
want to read the
book
Somewhat
enthusiastic and
knowledgeable
Student is lacking
one of the
following: correct
pace, appropriate
volume, or clear

Concluded but
did not draw the
listener to read
the book

Very boring
conclusion or no
conclusion at all

Shows average
enthusiasm and
understanding
Student is
difficult to
understand and
hear most of the
time due to the

Not enthusiastic
at all
Student cannot
be understood or
heard

Physical Presence

Visual Aid

Total Points
Earned:

Comments:

to maintain
audience interest
throughout the
presentation.
Student employs
proper posture
and gestures, is
relaxed and
confident, gives
eye contact with
the audience
throughout

enunciation of
words.

pace, the volume

or enunciation.

Student is lacking
one of the
following: proper
posture and
gestures, relaxed
and confident
style, eye
contact with the
audience

Student is lacking
two of the
following: proper
posture and
gestures, relaxed
and confident
style, eye
contact with the
audience

Student slouches,
looks
uncomfortable,
and does not
make good eye
contact with the
audience

Student created
an original visual
aid that uses
well-produced
audio/visual aids
or media to
clarify
information,
emphasize
important points,
strengthen
arguments and
add interest

Student fails in
one of the
following areas:
create an original
visual aid that
uses wellproduced
audio/visual aids
or media to
clarify
information,
emphasize
important points,
strengthen
arguments and
add interest

Student fails in
two of the
following areas:
create an original
visual aid that
uses wellproduced
audio/visual aids
or media to
clarify
information,
emphasize
important points,
strengthen
arguments and
add interest

Visual aids
detract from the
presentation