Minute Book Report Rubric
5
Content
Theme/Life
Application
Key Ideas &
Details
Camera/Captured
Images
Images/Pictures
Images/Figurative
Language
Effects,
Transitions, Titles
There is clear evidence of
understanding plot, conflict,
and characters of the novel.
Thoroughly connects, explains,
and illustrates the major
themes/life lessons of the
novel
- All key points tied together in
a logical sequence.
- Ideas organized effectively
and flow smoothly
- Powerful compelling ending
Video is steady and focused.
Still shots/pictures are clear
and not pixilated on full screen.
- Significant, enriching
contribution extending
relevancy and meaning to the
topic’s message
- images are original insightful tone/style/theme of
image use
- images are appropriate and
engage audience
Images create a distinct
atmosphere or tone that
matches different parts of the
story. The images may
communicate symbolism,
metaphors, and/or other
figurative language.
Effects, titles, transitions are
used effectively throughout the
movie. Titles are free of
spelling errors and
grammatically correct.
4
There is evidence of
understanding of plot,
conflict, and characters.
3
Some evidence exists of
understanding of plot,
conflict, and characters.
Explains and illustrates the
theme/life lessons;
connection between
lesson and story not clear
- Most key points/facts
tied together
- Ideas mostly organized
Ending developed
Most of the video is
clear and steady. Images
are mostly clear and not
pixilated.
Some unclear scenes and
blurry images.
2
Little evidence exists to
show an understanding
of plot, conflict and
characters.
Application to life, but
difficult to understand
Video quality is poor or
images are very unclear.
- Relevant and supportive
of topic’s message
- Tone/style/theme of
images attempted but not
sustained or consistent
- images appropriate
Images create an
atmosphere or tone that
matches some parts of
the story. The images
may communicate
symbolism, metaphors,
and/or other figurative
language
Transitions, titles, and
effects are used and
most are consistent and
effective. Titles contain
one error in grammar
and/or spelling.
Images create an
atmosphere or tone that
matches some parts of the
story, but no figurative
language shown in analysis
An attempt was made to
use images to create an
atmosphere/tone but it
needed more work.
Image choice is logical.
Transitions, titles, and
effects are not used
consistently in movie.
Titles contain two errors in
grammar and/or spelling.
Few transitions, titles, or
effects are used. Titles
contain three to five
errors in grammar
and/or spelling.
1
No evidence suggests an
understanding of plot,
conflict, and characters.
No application to life
- Facts partially or not tied
together
- Ideas lack consistency and
flow
- Ending weak or missing
Video quality is very poor
and images are very unclear.
- Not relevant to topic – use
appears mostly as
“decoration”
- Tone/style/theme of
images not developed w/
images
- Images detracts or
inappropriate for
content/audience
Little or no attempt to use
images to create an
appropriate
atmosphere/tone.
Very few, if any, transitions,
titles, or effects are used.
Titles contain several errors
in spelling and grammar.
Minute Book Report Rubric
Diction /Voice
Time
Notes:
- Significant, enriching
contribution and relevancy
extending the topic’s meaning
- Creates insightful emotional
mood/tone/impact
- Quality of
volume/diction/fluency/flow is
high.
- Relevant to topic but
adds little extended value
to meaning
- creates interest
- Quality of
volume/diction/fluency/flo
w is acceptable.
- Not relevant to topic (use
appears mostly as
“decoration”)
- No emotional
impact/interest created
- Quality of
volume/diction/fluency/flow
is not acceptable.
Minimum 1 minute 30 sec
Maximum 3 minutes
1 minute
Over 3 min 30 seconds
Less than 30 sec
Over 4 min 30 sec