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 _________%