Classic Book Project Rubric

Name:

Name of Novel:

Date:

Not Yet Meeting

Expectations

Approaching
Expectations
Explanation given
with little or no
evidence.

Meeting
Expectations
Clear explanation
given with some
evidence.

Exceeding
Expectations
Clear explanation
given with indepth evidence.

Persuasive Speech

Speech may be
outside the 2 to 3
minutes. Unclear
path from
introduction to
body to
conclusion.

Speech 2 to 3
minutes.
Introduction,
body, and
conclusion.

Speech 2 to 3
minutes. Clear
introduction,
body, and
conclusion. Easy to
follow.

Presentation Skills

Spoke somewhat
clearly and
engaged the
audience for part
of the time.

Spoke with clear

voice, using a
variety of tones to
engage the
audience.

Spoke with clear

voice, using a
variety of tones to
fully engage the
audience.

Explanation as to
why the novel is a
classic.

Teachers comment:

Students response: