INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM
ADVANCED-Book Report Rubric/Performance Inventory
Learning Outcome(s) assessed: IEP-410.20, 410.30, 410.40, 510.20, 510.30, 510.40

Student’s Name: …………………………………………..                         Date: …………………………………

  poor       excellent COMMENTS
Book Information
Reference given for the book;
# of pages read, days read, and date stated
1 2 3 4 5  
Summary            
  • Frame and in-text citation used to introduce the main idea of the book
1 2 3 4 5  
  • Main character(s) identified (who?)
1 2 3 4 5  
  • The setting identified (where? when?)
1 2 3 4 5  
  • The plot
    • Problem(s) or conflicts faced by the character(s)
1 2 3 4 5  
  • Clear description of events
1 2 3 4 5  
  • Description of the ending/solution
1 2 3 4 5  

Reaction

 
  • Learning from the book
1 2 3 4 5
Writing            
  • Sentence structure
1 2 3 4 5  
  • Verb tense/form/grammar/usage
1 2 3 4 5  
  • Vocabulary (word choice / word form)
1 2 3 4 5  
Mechanics            
  • Spelling/Punctuation/capitalization/APA format for reference/in-text citation
1 2 3 4 5  
TOTAL:                 / 60 =                  %  =                (grade)            

 
Performance Rubric/Legend

1

Book report summary does not include the targeted items, or writing is illegible or incomprehensible.

2

Book report summary begins to include the targeted items, sometimes appropriately but often not; written communication is often unclear because of vocabulary and/or grammar.

3

Book report summary includes several targeted items, sometimes inconsistently or inappropriately; written communication is sometimes unclear because of vocabulary and/or grammar.

4

Book report summary includes almost all targeted items; written communication is generally clear but not yet fluent; summary meets expected performance

5

Book report summary includes all targeted items; written communication is clear and fluent; summary exceeds expected performance.

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