Book Project Evaluation Rubrics

Physical Product Rubric (should be 3 or above to be presented) 50%

4

3

2

1

General Appearance, Completeness, &
Organization

Project is beautifully constructed w/masterful use of detail and attention to spatial relationships

Project is attractive and demonstrates adequate use of detail and space.

Evidence of some planning but inadequate use of space and less than expected attention to detail.

Project appears constructed w/o adequate planning and attention to detail.

Creativity

Reflects unique or inventive thinking tying visual elements of project to underlying themes.

Reflects creative use of detail to communicate significant element(s) of the story.

Reflects shallow or inadequate relationship between project and story.

Does not demonstrate thoughtful relationship between project and story.

Materials & Workmanship

Enhance overall
appearance

Positively contribute to
general appearance.

Damaged or in need
of quality control.

Not suitable for
acceptable project.

Overall Impression

Goes beyond the book. 
Very Impressive

Adequate representation of the book.

Falls short

Inadequate effort

 

Written & Oral Presentation Rubric 50%

4

3

2

1

Poise and Preparation

High level of planning and preparation is evidenced by confident and organized presentation, which falls within allotted time.

Adequate level of planning and preparation is reflected in reasonably smooth presentation, which falls within allotted time.

Poise and composure indicate need for additional preparation and planning. Time parameters may also be a concern.

Obvious lack of preparation contributes deficiency in poise, composure and observance of time requirements.

Content

Rich, and reflective. Creatively communicates thematic relationships found within story.

Sufficiently addresses the five required elements of presentation.

Loosely organized and/or superficially addresses the required elements of the presentation.

Does not reflect a thorough understanding or adequate reading of the book.

Knowledge

Presentation & response to questions reflects a thorough understanding of the book and its related themes.

Presentation & response to questions reflects a basic understanding of the book and its related themes.

Presentation & response to questions reflects a superficial understanding of the book and its related themes

Presentation & response to questions reflects an inadequate reading or understanding of the book.

Within a four to five-minute period of time, student will present an oral presentation of his/her book and related project that addresses five specific elements (see Presentation Format below).

Student should also be prepared to answer two questions from the audience about the book and its related project elements. The "Oral Presentation Rubric" will be used to assign the appropriate academic credit.

 

Oral Presentation Suggested Format

The oral presentation should generally follow the organizational pattern of an expository paper.

Introduction (Themes, primary issues, and characters)

Plot Summary

Personal review

Project Explanation

Conclusion

 


Oral presentations are videotaped in order to 
provide accurate and meaningful feedback.

 

Note: The two scoring rubrics above each represent 50% of the total book project grade. Although they are each calculated separately, this is done only to give the student more specific feedback on all elements of the project. The final project grade will represent the average of both the product and the presentation scores.