Book Report Rubric
Name: __________________
Checklist:
Before I present I have:
Met the 4-5 minute limit. I am sure about this because
I have practiced and timed myself with a friend.
Peer feedback
Check
Used a prop to enhance the presentation.
Completed the outline in detail.
1.1Discover and
Explore: Extend
understanding of
ideas and info
*_____________
2.1 Use Strategies
and Cues
2.2 Respond to
Texts
2.3 Understand
Forms, Elements
and Techniques
*_____________
3.1 Plan and Focus
3.3 Organize,
Record and Evaluate
3.4 Share and
Review
*_____________
4.3 Enhance
presentation
• emphasize key
ideas and
Info. to enhance
audience
understanding and
enjoyment
Use effective oral
and visual
communication
• _____________
5.1 Respect Others
and Strengthen
Community: Use
language to show
respect by choosing
appropriate
language and tone in
oral, print and other
media text.
• _____________
Beginning
Acceptable
Proficient
Mastery
Although the writer
discusses their favorite
character was, whether
they would recommend
the book, what changes
they would make to the
book and compares the
book to something else it
may be unsupported,
inaccurate or irrelevant.
Was able to find an
appropriate book that
was new to the reader.
Was able to summarize.
Dissects some of the
techniques, elements and
genre.
Writer adequately
discusses personal
insight into which their
favorite character was,
whether they would
recommend the book,
what changes they
would make to the book
and compares the book
to something else.
Was able to find an
appropriate book that
was new to the reader.
Summarized all
important details.
Adequately dissects the
techniques, elements and
genre.
Completed most of the
required outline.
Organizes information in
a logical way, revises,
edits and shares the
information.
*sometimes it is hard to
hear
*lacking confidence
*attempts eye contact
*used note cards for
some reading
*prop is present
Writer discusses relevant
personal insight into
which their favorite
character was, whether
they would recommend
the book, what changes
they would make to the
book and compares the
book to something else.
Writer compellingly
discusses personal insight
into which their favorite
character was, whether
they would recommend the
book, what changes they
would make to the book
and compares the book to
something else.
Was able to find an
appropriate book that was
new to the reader.
Skillfully summarized
important details.
Skillfully dissects the
techniques, elements and
genre.
Skillfully completed the
required outline.
Organizes information in a
skillful way, revises, edits
and shares the
information.
*easy to hear what is
being said
*mostly confident and
comfortable
*mostly has eye contact
* note cards used well
*prop is appropriate for
the presentation and helps
with understanding
Selected a challenging book
and stuck with the book.
Masterfully summarized
important details using
personal connections.
Masterfully dissects the
techniques, elements and
genre.
Extensively completed the
required outline.
Organizes information in a
rich & detailed way, revises,
edits and shares the
information.
*clear, well-paced,
engaging voice
*confident and comfortable
*maintains eye contact
*did not read from the note
cards
*prop enhances the
presentation
Language and tone are
appropriate and shows
respect to the audience.
Language and tone are
effective and shows respect
to the audience.
Language and tone enhance
the presentation and shows
respect to the audience.
Completed some of the
required outline.
Organization of
information may not be
logical or clear.
*unclear voice, pacing
too fast or too slow
*uncomfortable
*little eye contact
*no note cards used,
unprepared for the
presentation
*no prop used or it is
irrelevant
Language is ambiguous
or curt. Tone is
inappropriate for the
audience.