4 Points

The writing is strong, formal, free of

errors, and shows understanding of
mechanics of writing.

DIGITAL BOOKTALK
3 Points
The writing has few errors and shows a
general understanding of the mechanics
of writing.

Plot intro, rising action, conflict,

climax, resolution

-All points are correctly identified and

shown in a chronological manner
-Points are written in complete sentences
with page numbers
-At least 7 events listed

Character and conflict

Writing

Theme

Length of Video

2 Points
The writing has some errors and shows a
general understanding of the mechanics
of writing.

1 Points
The writing has many errors and sh
little understanding of the mechani
writing.

- All points are correctly identified and

shown in a chronological manner
-Points are written in complete sentences
with page numbers
-At least 6 events listed

Events are not in chronological order

-Some points are not written in complete
sentences
-5 events listed

Some/none of the events have page

numbers
-4 or less events listed

Major characters are listed with character

traits and character analysis is
thoroughly supported by evidence from
text (quote, page numbers)
The conflict stated is the most major
conflict in the book

Most major characters are appropriately

listed

Some major and minor characters are

appropriately listed
The conflict stated is not a major conflict
in the book

Major and minor characters are no

listed appropriately

One to two major themes from the novel

are identified and supported with an
explanation and detailed supporting
evidence (quotes and page numbers).
Theme explanation can be used by others
when examining other stories.

A key theme is identified but your

explanation was too specific to this one
story, and/or not generalized enough to
apply to other stories. There is sufficient
evidence provided.

A possible topic that could be a theme is

identified, but you have not made a clear
statement, e.g.: "the value of friendship"
- but not explaining what is the author
saying about the value of friendship

Theme analysis is incomplete, mis

vague, too short, not enough inform
No supporting evidence.

Video is 3 minutes or less

AND/OR - the theme you tried to

identify is based on just one section, part,
or scene in the story, not the entire story
Insufficient evidence.
Video is 2 minutes or less

At least 4 minutes

The conflict stated is significant in the

book

Conflict of the book is not stated

Video is 1 minute or less