Careers in Education 1-2, 3-4
Track D
Carla Smith
Spring 2014
Renton Teacher Academy
Oral Book Report Rubric-Reading Rainbow Style
8=Accomplished/Extraordinary (extra points)
5=Skilled
3=Competent
2=Needs Improvement
1=Limited in Skills
0=No evidence of meeting this criteria
Content
Student gives a summary of the book. Gives concrete details and examples that relate to
mood, theme, characterization etc., and that reveal that the student has read the book.
Student shows evidence that thought was put into the age of the children that would enjoy
the chosen book.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Organization and Planning and Rehearsing
Student presents information in a logical and interesting sequence which the audience can
follow. It is evident that the student has put time and energy into planning the report.
There is little to no reliance on notes.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Presentation
Student makes eye contact with the audience (and camera), enunciates clearly, speaks in
a volume loud enough for all to hear, and uses movements that are fluid to help the
audience visualize the speaker’s content. Presentation is approximately 1 – 1 ½ minutes
in length.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Visual Aid
Student uses the chosen book’s cover and pages (as appropriate) and links it to the
content and it is evident that the student put thought into the selection of images.
5
4
3
2
1
0
Time:
Submitted Required Script:
Yes
No (-5)
Penalties:
Talking to others or otherwise creating a disturbance while classmates are presenting.
Grossly over or under the suggested time frame of 3 minutes.
Script not turned in
Total: ______ x 2 = ______/ 50 points
Penalties:
_____
Final Grade:
______/ 50 points
40 out of 50 = B (If you plan to earn higher than a B, please
notice that you will need 6, 7, and 8 points in a given category)