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 Teacher’s

Evaluation Evaluation
1. Title and Author (present the title of the book.
Specify the Literary genre: epic, tragedy, comedy, ____ /5pts. ____ /5pts.
novel, short story,etc. Specify – fiction or non-fiction.
Include author’s biography)
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 ____ /10pts. ____ /10pts.
and physiological traits.)
5. Response (how you felt about the story, what you
liked or didn't like about it (use details from the ____ /10pts. ____ /10pts.
book))
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 Teacher’s
Evaluation Evaluation
7. Student presents information using
adequate tone of voice, complete and ____ /20 pts. ____ /20 pts.
coherent sentences. (Oral presentation
should include: Title, Author, Characters, Summary,
Response
8. Student conveys information effectively
(Class responds to the report by interacting with ____ /5 pts. ____ /5 pts.
presenter’s key questions – at least 5)
9. Student utilizes visual and/or audio
aids to enhance class reception. (Ex. ____ /10 pts. ____ /10 pts.
Poster, Worksheet, Comic Strip, etc.)

Total for Written Report ____ /35 pts. ____ /35 pts.
 Total ____ /100pts. ____ /100pts.
Comments from Teacher:
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