Mystery Book Grading Rubric
The book report is expected to be handed in on time. Each day it is late, it
will lose a whole letter grade.
Score Given
Correct format:
10 points
The report follows the guidelines given.
All information is present.
Rubric is included with report.
Appearance:
10 points
The report is neat, and all writing is legible.
The lettering and drawings are colorful.
Effort is apparent.
Spelling:
15 points
Each spelling error loses 5 points, up to a total of
15 points.
Content:
50 points
Each of the following paragraphs is accurate and contain specific detail from the book.
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Setting
Characters involved in mystery: detective and suspects
Crime or mystery being solved
Clues used to solve the mystery
Opinion of book
Pictures / Illustrations
15 points
The pictures help to explain the mystery.
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