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Book Box Rubric
Top
More than one item
is missing.
Illustration lacks
detail, color, and
does not represent
understanding of
the book.
One item is
missing.
Illustration has little
detail, color, and
represents a poor
understanding of
the book.
Title, author, and
date included.
Illustration has
some detail, color,
and represents an
understanding of
the book.
Small Sides
The main
characters and/or
theme are missing.
Most of the main
characters are listed
and described, as
well as a theme.
Vocabulary
Two or less
vocabulary words
were chosen, and/
or some definitions
were missing.
There are limited
sentences used to
ineffectively
summarize the
story. Also, the
opinion and
explanation may be
missing or difficult
to understand.
There are less than
three objects, or the
objects lack
meaning, and there
is more than one
picture.
There are some
explanations
missing or very
poorly done.
Some of the main
characters are listed
and described,
and/or the theme is
unrelated.
Three to four
vocabulary words
were chosen and
defined.
There are sentences
that do not clearly
summarize the
main points of the
story. Or the
opinion and
explanation may be
difficult to
understand.
There are three to
four objects, or the
objects lack some
meaning, or there is
more than one
picture.
There is a limited
explanation as to
the objects’
importance in the
story.
There are sentences
that summarize the
main points of the
story. Also, an
opinion and
explanation is
stated.
There are detailed
sentences that
summarize the
main points of the
story. Also, an
opinion and
explanation is
clearly stated.
There are five
objects, with no
more than one
object being a
picture.
There are five
meaningful objects,
with no more than
one object being a
picture.
There is an
explanation as to
the objects’
importance in the
story.
There is a detailed
explanation as to
the objects’
importance in the
story.
The project lacks
some neatness and
organization.
The project is
mostly neat and
organized.
The project is welldone, neat, and
organized.
Summary/
Opinion
Objects
Importance
Overall
Quality
The project was
sloppily put
together.
Five vocabulary
words were chosen
and defined.
Title, author, and
date included.
Illustration is
detailed, colorful,
and represents an
in-depth
understanding of
the book.
All the main
characters are listed
and described, as
well as a thoughtful
theme.
Five challenging
vocabulary words
were chosen and
defined in detail.