Book Report Due March 2, 2012
Your report should be 500 words, 200 of which
should summarize the novel.
Rubric for Book Report
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Organization |
The summary begins with a clear topic sentence that
states the main idea of the original selection; all other major points are
stated economically and arranged in logical order; a concluding sentence
effectively brings the summary to a close, but no details or reflections are
added; the writing is unified and coherent throughout. |
The summary begins with a topic sentence that states
the main idea of the original selection; all other major ideas are stated and
arranged in a generally logical order; a concluding sentence brings the
summary to a close, but extraneous details or reflections may be added; the
progression of ideas and information is, for the most part, logical. |
The summary begins with a topic sentence that states
the main idea of the original selection, or it may not do so at the
beginning; it states some, but not all, major
ideas and not necessarily in logical order; the summary may lack a
conclusion or include extraneous details or reflection; the development of
ideas is not completely logical or coherent. |
The summary does not state the main idea of
the original selection; it states few major ideas and does not use a logical
order; it lacks a conclusion and includes extraneous or minor details or
reflections; the writing lacks unity and coherence. |
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Elements of Summaries (Theme) |
The overall purpose of the summary (theme) is clear;
the summary (theme) expresses only the main idea and major points of the
original selection; the writing is tailored to the audience. Word
choice is consistently efficient and concise |
The purpose is generally clear; the summary (theme)
expresses only the main idea and most major points of the original selection;
most of the writing is tailored to the audience. Word choice is fairly
concise. |
The purpose wavers; the summary (theme) does not
accurately express the main idea or most major points of the original
selection; most of the writing is not tailored to the audience. Word
choice is vague or repetitive. |
The purpose is unclear; the summary (theme)
does not convey the main idea or major points of the original selection;
most of the writing is not tailored to the audience. Word choice is
confusing or misleading. |
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Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling |
There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage,
grammar, or spelling. |
There are some errors in mechanics, usage, grammar,
or spelling. |
There are serious errors in mechanics, usage,
grammar, or spelling. |
Serious errors in mechanics, usage, grammar,
or spelling make the summary difficult to understand. |
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