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Appropriate book

Student chose a book that s/he has read many times before or which is far below the appropriate reading level.

Student chose a book s/he has read once before that is close to his/her reading level.

Student chose a book that s/he has never read before and which is slightly below his/her reading level.

Student chose a book that s/he has not read before, which is at appropriate reading level.

Understanding

The student has trouble recalling the book.  Although details are included, they are vague. No connection to the text is shared.

The information shared is accurate.  There are some specific details included.  A connection to the text is shared.

The information shared is interesting and accurate.  There are several specific details included. An appropriate connection is made.

The information shared is engaging and accurate.  There are many specific details included. A connection is shared that will entice the audience.

Organization

The booktalk retells the entire text.

The booktalk begins by retelling one or two details of the text. The booktalk concludes with a restatement of the title, author and genre.

The booktalk begins with a hook and then retells one or two parts of the text. The booktalk concludes with a restatement of the title, author, genre and a reason for reading the book.

The booktalk begins with an interesting hook and then retells an exciting part of the text. The booktalk concludes with a restatement of the title, author, genre and a compelling reason for reading the book.

Presentation

The booktalker reads the notes and appears uncomfortable.  The booktalker does not look at or try to involve the audience.

The booktalker relies heavily on notes. The speaker appears uncomfortable at times. The booktalker looks at and speaks to a few people in the audience.

The booktalker has practiced.  The speaker is relatively confident. The speaker speaks to many members of the audience.

The booktalker has obviously practiced several times. The speaker speaks with confidence.   The speaker speaks to all members of the audience.