Setting: Write at least one paragraph on the setting of the book.

Characters: Describe the characters physically and describe their personalities.

Summary: Write a one page summary, in your own words. See Rubric “Research Part 2.”

Theme: Choose one theme that runs throughout the story. Describe what the theme is and how the author described the theme. What situations in the book led you to believe that this was an important theme?

Poster: Create a poster (no larger than 20’x30’) of an important scene in your book and you will present to the class.

The Following is a Rubric for Assessing each Part of Your Book Report:

	Beginning	Developing	Accomplished	Excellent	Score
Introduction	Disorganized, no information on what is to come	Gives too little information.	Summarizes report	Concise, well-written introduction
Research (describe the book's setting, major and minor characters)	Does not cover all appropriate topics	Covers some of the appropriate topics.	Covers most of the appropriate topics.	All appropriate topics covered well. Also includes interesting facts.
Research Part 2 (describe the book's beginning, middle and end, the problem in the story and how it was solved, etc.)	Does not cover all appropriate topics	Covers some of the appropriate topics.	Covers most of the appropriate topics.	All appropriate topics covered well. Also includes interesting facts.
Spelling/Grammar	Many spelling and grammatical errors	A few errors	Only one or two errors	Spelling and grammar perfect
Presentation	Illegible, messy	Almost illegible	Legible writing, accompanying illustrations	Well organized presentation, typed or written using a word processor, accompanying illustrations
Timeliness	Too late(0)	Too late(0)	One day late	Met due date

7th Grade Homework - Contact Teacher(s):
jpicard@stjohnscatholic.org