Book Report 7th Grade English Class Mr. Alvarez, Teacher

Name: _________________________ Grade: _____ Book Title: __________________________

Here are the instructions for your Book Report. It’s important that you follow them accordingly to obtain the most points on your evaluation. Include this document at the end of your Written Report for final evaluation.

I. Rubric – Book Review

Your review should include these parts:

Assessment Criteria for Written Report Self Evaluation Teacher’s Evaluation1. Title and Author (present the title of the book. Specify the Literary

genre: epic, tragedy, comedy, novel, short story,etc. Specify – fiction or non-fiction. Include author’s biography)

____ /5pts. ____ /5pts.

2. Details (they will be presented using the Home Reading Log – provided to record daily reading.) ____ /25pts. ____ /25pts.

3. Summary (4-7 sentences about what the story was about.)

____ /10pts. ____ /10pts.4. Description of Main Character(s) and Secondary

Characters (Include both physical and physiological traits.) ____ /10pts. ____ /10pts.5. Response (how you felt about the story, what you liked or didn't like

about it (use details from the book)) ____ /10pts. ____ /10pts.6. Recommendation (would you recommend it to others and why). ____ /5pts. ____ /5pts.

Total for Written Report ____ /65 pts. ____ /65 pts.

Assessment Criteria for Oral Report Self Evaluation Teacher’s Evaluation

7. Student presents information using adequate tone of voice, complete and coherent sentences. (Oral presentation should include: Title, Author, Characters, Summary, Response ____ /20 pts. ____ /20 pts.

8. Student conveys information effectively (Class responds to the report by interacting with presenter’s key questions – at least 5) ____ /5 pts. ____ /5 pts.

9. Student utilizes visual and/or audio aids to enhance class reception. (Ex. Poster, Worksheet, Comic Strip, etc.) ____ /10 pts. ____ /10 pts.

Total for Written Report ____ /35 pts. ____ /35 pts.

Total ____ /100pts. ____ /100pts.

Comments from Teacher: _________________________________________________________________________

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