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+ J.M.J. September Book Project Guidelines Due: September 30 |
*Read any fiction chapter book (must be approved by teacher by September 8).
*Write a 3-paragraph book report. Each paragraph should be at least 5 sentences long. Be sure to use complete sentences; don’t just list the information. The report should be handwritten.
Paragraph 1:
*Title of book and name of author
*Names and a short description of the characters
*Setting or settings of the book
Paragraph 2:
*This is the summary of the story. Write a paragraph about what happened in the book. Tell about the characters and what happened to them. Try to write about the most important parts of the story. Don’t give away the ending!
Paragraph 3:
*Your recommendation…Write a paragraph telling why or why not you would recommend this book to your friends. Include at least 3 reasons for your opinion.
*Draw a picture to illustrate your favorite part of the book.
*Present report orally to the class.
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J.M.J.
September Book Project Rubric
Name_____________________ Book title_________________________
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Beginning |
Developing |
Accomplished |
Excellent |
Score |
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Paragraph 1 (Title, author, characters, setting) |
Does not cover all topics |
Covers some of the topics. |
Covers most of the topics. |
All appropriate topics covered well. |
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Paragraph 2 (summary of story) |
Disorganized summary |
Gives too little information. |
Gives most of the needed information. |
Well-written summary. |
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Paragraph 3 (recommendation, reasons for opinion) |
Includes 1 reason for opinion. |
Includes 2 reasons for opinion. |
Includes 3 reasons for opinion. |
Includes more than 3 reasons for opinion. |
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Spelling/Grammar |
9 or more errors |
7-8 errors |
4-6 errors |
0-3 errors |
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Presentation |
Illegible, messy |
Almost illegible |
Legible writing, neat illustration |
Well organized, very neat illustration |
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Oral Report |
No eye contact, speaks too quietly for all to hear. |
Rarely looks at audience, voice is low. |
Looks at audience occasionally, clear voice, most of audience can hear. |
Looks at audience frequently, clear voice, entire audience can hear. |
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Listening to Others |
Does not pay attention to other reports. |
Pays attention to a few of the other reports. |
Pays attention to most of the other reports. |
Pays attention to all of the other reports. |
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Timeliness |
Three days late (One point taken off for every additional day) |
Two days late |
A day late |
Handed in on time |
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