6^th, 7^th Grade

Collage Book Report – Realistic Fiction

Grading Rubric

School-wide Learning Expectations:

1. An effective communicator who communicates clearly through oral, written, and technological assignments;

2. A life-long learner who exhibits knowledge and appreciation of all subject areas;

3. A life-long learner who works independently and collaboratively to achieve short and long-term goals.

Part 1. Collage

A. Content 0 5 10 15

© demonstrates understanding and knowledge of book’s main character(s), setting, plot, conflicts

© conveys feelings, motivations, mood of the story

B. Presentation 0 5 10 15

© 11”x17” page

© collage fills the page; no white space

© glued, not taped or stapled

© neat edges

Part 2. Written/Typed Explanation

A. Content 0 5 10 15

© includes title and author of book

© good ideas, organization, word choice

© explains thoroughly your choice of pictures, words and symbols to convey your understanding of the story, character(s), setting, plot, and other information in the book

B. Conventions 0 5 10 15

© good spelling

© good grammar and sentence structure

© typed or written neatly with complete heading

© neatly taped or glued to back of the collage

Total Points /70