Book Report Rubric

Name___________________________________________

	3	2	1	0
Title, Author, Illustrator	Complete information	One element missing	Two elements missing	Incorrect information
Main Characters	Characters listed with clear description	Characters listed with limited description	Characters listed but no description	No information given
Setting	Correct and clear details of time and place	Limited description	Incorrect or unclear description	Setting missing
Plot	Plot is accurately and clearly sequenced with detail	Plot is given with some detail and sequence	Plot is given but unclear in detail and sequence	No plot given
Ending	Ending is accurate, detailed, and clear	Ending is given with some detail	Ending is given but unclear in detail	No ending given
Opinion and Recommendation	Well-worded description of opinion and recommendation with complete explanation	Some personal opinion and recommendation given with limited explanation	Opinion and recommendation given with no explanation	No opinion or recommendation given
Grammar and Punctuation	0-1 errors	2-4 errors	5-7 errors	More than 7 errors
Capitalization and Spelling	0-1 errors	2-4 errors	5-7 errors	More than 7 errors
Timeliness and Neatness	On time Typed or neatly written in black or blue ink	1 day late Legibly written in black or blue ink	2 days late Illegibly written or written in pencil	More than 2 days late Illegibly written in pencil

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Remember:

• Indent paragraphs and Write in complete sentences

• Use the outline provided as a guide

• Ask a parent or friend to edit before writing the final draft

• Make sure your name is in the right hand corner of your report