5th Grade Fictional Book Report
Name: ________________________________________ Date: ________________________
Book Title: __________________________________________________________________
Author: _________________________________________________________________
Setting: Where did the story take place? (stories usually have many settings)
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Characters: Give a brief description of each.
Name
Description
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2 ________________ ____________________________________________________
3 ________________ ____________________________________________________
Identify the problem(s) in your story.
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Identify steps your character took to solve the problem(s).
1 _______________________________________________________________________
2 _______________________________________________________________________
3 _______________________________________________________________________
4 _______________________________________________________________________
Identify the solution in your story.
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Summary: Use the format you were taught in class – setting phrase, First, Next, Then, After
that, Finally – minimum of 6 sentences – Complete this section on a separate piece of paper.
Name: ______________________________
Fictional Book Report Rubric
Objective
0 points
Did not attempt
1 point
Made some
attempt
2 points
Made a good
attempt
3 points
Demonstrated
mastery
1. Started using a setting phrase
2. Identified at least 6 events in retelling.
3. Used at least 2 details to further
explain each event.
4. Timing words were used to begin each
new paragraph.
5. Wrote appropriate paragraphs.
Indented, skipped lines between
paragraphs, and no unnecessary spaces
within a paragraph.
6. Main characters were identified.
7. Setting was clear throughout story.
8. Summary had a clear problem
(conflict) and a clear solution
(resolution).
9. Summary was free of confusion and
unanswered questions.
10. Story was proofread and free of
errors.
Total: ________________
Comments
***Loss of this form will result in a 5 point deduction from your final grade.
This story map will not be graded but can help you take notes as you read.
ESL only– This will be your graded book report form.
Character
Character
Setting – Where did the story take place?
Plot – What was the main problem in the story?
Plot – What steps did the characters take to solve the problem?
Plot – How did the story end? What was the ultimate solution?
Character