This document provides a rubric for evaluating a digital book report created using Prezi. The rubric contains 14 criteria grouped into categories like design, content, and grammar. Each criteria is worth a maximum number of points. The rubric will be used to score students' Prezi book reports on elements such as themes, symbols, characters, plot, and how effectively multimedia is incorporated.

1. Scoring guide:
5 points=exemplary/exceptional
4 points=proficient/meets expectations
Frost 9th Honors and The Unquiet Library 3 points=approaching expectations
2 -1 points=below expectations
Digital Book Report Rubric, Fall 2011 0 points=not evident
Students are to create a digital expository book report using Prezi
that effectively identifies key themes and literary elements. The Prezi should be a digital composition
or multimedia “text” that incorporates the use of words, copyright friendly images and videos, design
elements, and hyperlinks to highlight their insights and reflections of the self-selected independent
reading.
Item/Criteria Points Points Earned
Possible
Storyboard: the student has completed a storyboard that was approved by the instructor before the
Prezi was completed. The storyboard is easy to read and all elements were clearly identified. The
content items are sequenced in a thoughtful, effective, and logical manner.
Prezi Paths: Prezi paths are easy to follow; the Prezi incorporates the “zoom” feature to emphasize
key ideas/images without going overboard on the effect.
Prezi Clarity and Design: the presentation reflects excellent use of font, color, graphics, and
multimedia effects to enhance the presentation and to tell the “story” of learning and the reading
experience. Each panel is “clean” and easy to read without being overly “busy” with an abundance of
too much content. Presentation is at least 12-15 panels.
Images and/or Video: the use of these media create a distinct and appropriate tone for
expository/information composition. The media may communicate concrete or abstract
representations of ideas and facts. All multimedia is copyright friendly (Creative Commons licensed
or approved by Ms. Frost or Ms. Hamilton). All hyperlinks work and go to the correct content.
Audience: the design elements reflect a strong awareness of audience in the design (classmates,
teaches, other teens who may see the Prezi). The design elements are thoughtful and purposeful in
choice and incorporation into the Prezi.
Economy: the Prezi reflects and maintains a clear focus through all panels; the information
presented is balanced and focuses on big ideas without getting bogged down in irrelevant or off-topic
details.
Grammar and Spelling: grammar and usage are correct and contribute to the overall clarity, style,
and effective communication of ideas.
Content---Theme: At least one theme is clearly and creatively illustrated and explained using a
combination of images, text, and multimedia
Content—Symbols: At least two symbols are clearly and creatively illustrated and explained using a
combination of images, text, and multimedia
Content—Literary Elements: At least three literary elements are clearly and creatively illustrated
and explained using a combination of images, text, and multimedia
Content—Characterization: At least one character is clearly and creatively illustrated and explained
using a combination of images, text, and multimedia. Student identifies elements of characterization
(flat/round, static/dynamic)
Content—Elements of Plot: The five elements of plot are clearly and creatively illustrated and
explained using a combination of images, text, and multimedia.
Content—Point of View: Point of view is clearly and creatively illustrated and explained using a
combination of images, text, and multimedia.
Content—Setting: The setting clearly and creatively illustrated and explained using a combination of
images, text, and multimedia
Content—Conflict: Conflicts (man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. self) are clearly and creatively
illustrated and explained using a combination of images, text, and multimedia
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2. Notes/Comments/Questions/Feedback
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