Book Report                                                                                      Name_____________           

Editing Rubric                                                                                   Date______________

                                                                                                            Class_____________

Use this multi-purpose form to check your book report.  Use only those sections which are applicable to your assignment.

Plot Summary…………………………………………………………………

Plot Summary Check                                                                                             ___√___

The summary includes all parts of plot, including:

            Main character

            Setting

            Conflict/Problem

            Adventures

            Resolution

            Ending.

Complete sentences are used.

Grammar, mechanics and spelling have been checked.

The summary is a good reflection of the story as a whole.

The summary shows neatness and effort.

                                                                                                                      Questions……………………………………………………………………

Question 1   Check                                                                                                   __√___

The answer restates the question in a topic sentence.

All parts of the question have been answered.

Answers reflect the true focus of the question.

A closing sentence wraps up the answer.

Grammar, mechanics and spelling have been checked

The response shows neatness and effort.

Question 2  Check                                                                                                    ___√__

The answer restates the question in a topic sentence.

All parts of the question have been answered.

Answers reflect the true focus of the question.

A closing sentence wraps up the answer.

Grammar, mechanics and spelling have been checked

The response shows neatness and effort.

Book Review………………………………………………………………..

Book Review Check                                                                                                 __√__

A rating for the book is given.

An explanation for the rating uses two reasons.

An specific example from the book is given for each reason.

A recommendation for possible readers has been given.