Historical_Fiction

This is a sample rubric for one of our book reports.

Historical Fiction Book Report
Story Elements

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Character Identifies protagonist with vivid detail; may have more than 3 identified character traits; uses much evidence to support assertions. Identifies protagonist; describes physical traits and 3 character traits. Uses evidence from the story for support. Protagonist not clearly identified; may be missing physical traits, or 2 or fewer character traits; may not use evidence from the story for support. Missing more than one element.

Conflict Conflict identified and described in vivid detail using rich language, with more than 2 steps taken toward resolution. Uses evidence from the story to support all assertions. Conflict identified and described with at least 2 steps taken to resolve (solve) it. Tells whether conflict was resolved. Uses evidence from the story to support most assertions. Conflict description is missing one component, or is poorly explained. Evidence is missing or inaccurate. Conflict description is missing 2 or more components; no evidence used to support assertions.

Setting Vividly describes setting using rich language. Explains more than one thing learned about this period in history with rich details. Provides evidence from the text to support all assertions. Describes where and when the story takes place. Explains the importance of setting to the development of the story. Clearly explains one thing learned about this period in history by reading this book. Uses evidence from the text for support most of the time. Missing one element of setting criteria, or poorly explained; or missing evidence for support of more than one assertion, or evidence does not clearly support assertions. Setting description is not provided; or is so minimal that the reader cannot tell when or where the story took place.

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Character	Identifies protagonist with vivid detail; may have more than 3 identified character traits; uses much evidence to support assertions.	Identifies protagonist; describes physical traits and 3 character traits. Uses evidence from the story for support.	Protagonist not clearly identified; may be missing physical traits, or 2 or fewer character traits; may not use evidence from the story for support.	Missing more than one element.
Conflict	Conflict identified and described in vivid detail using rich language, with more than 2 steps taken toward resolution. Uses evidence from the story to support all assertions.	Conflict identified and described with at least 2 steps taken to resolve (solve) it. Tells whether conflict was resolved. Uses evidence from the story to support most assertions.	Conflict description is missing one component, or is poorly explained. Evidence is missing or inaccurate.	Conflict description is missing 2 or more components; no evidence used to support assertions.
Setting	Vividly describes setting using rich language. Explains more than one thing learned about this period in history with rich details. Provides evidence from the text to support all assertions.	Describes where and when the story takes place. Explains the importance of setting to the development of the story. Clearly explains one thing learned about this period in history by reading this book. Uses evidence from the text for support most of the time.	Missing one element of setting criteria, or poorly explained; or missing evidence for support of more than one assertion, or evidence does not clearly support assertions.	Setting description is not provided; or is so minimal that the reader cannot tell when or where the story took place.