This document provides a rubric for evaluating digital book reports created using Prezi, VoiceThread, or Glogster. The rubric includes 15 criteria such as storyboard development, design clarity, use of panels/slides/elements, incorporation of images and video, awareness of audience, focus, grammar, and inclusion of literary elements like theme and characterization. Students can earn between 0-5 points for each criterion, with 5 points indicating exemplary work meeting all expectations. Works cited must be included and cite all resources using MLA style.

1. Scoring guide:
5 points=exemplary/exceptional
4 points=proficient/meets expectations
3 points=approaching expectations
Orfale 10th L/C and The Unquiet Library Digital
2 -1 points=below expectations
Book Report Rubric, Fall 2011 0 points=not evident
Students are to create a digital expository book report using Prezi ,
VoiceThread, or Glogster(s) to effectively identify key themes and literary elements. The digital composition or
multimedia “text” should incorporate the use of words, copyright friendly images and videos, design elements, and
hyperlinks to highlight 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.
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.
Prezi Panels/VoiceThread Slides/Glogster Elements
Prezi: at least 15 panels VoiceThread: at least 15 slides Glogster: at least 10 design elements
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.
VoiceThread: The pace (rhythm and voice punctuation) fits the story line and helps the audience
really "get into" the issue. Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the presentation.
Glogster: appropriate and effective mix of links, text, and media to create a cohesive and
interactive electronic poster
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—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—Setting: The setting clearly and creatively illustrated and explained using a combination of
images, text, and multimedia
Content---Critique
Student identifies qualities of the book he/she liked OR did not like (or a combination of both) and
why he/she would recommend the book or would not recommend the book.
Works Cited—all websites, books, and database resources are cited correctly using MLA style.
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2. Notes/Comments/Questions/Feedback
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