Ms. Keever's Science Classes
There is a $30 lab fee for all science lab classes. Fees can be paid by cash or check (payable to Butler High School). Fees must be paid for supplies to be purchased so students to participate in lab.
Book Report Grading Rubric
| Category | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Spelling
(points x 1) |
No spelling mistakes. | 1-2 spelling mistakes and not distracting to the reader. | 3-4 spelling mistakes and somewhat distracting. | 5 spelling mistakes and somewhat distracting. | > 5 spelling mistakes and no proofreading obvious. |
| Grammar
(points x 1) |
No grammatical mistakes. | 1-2 grammatical mistakes and not distracting to the reader. | 3-4 grammatical mistakes and somewhat distracting. | 5 grammatical mistakes and somewhat distracting. | > 5 grammatical mistakes and no proofreading obvious |
| Introduction
(points x 2) |
Includes title & author, publication data (publisher, year, # of pages), genre, and what book's about. | Missing one element of introduction. | Missing two elements of introduction. | Missing 3 or more elements of introduction. | No introduction. |
| Description of Book
(Fiction Only)
(points x 3) |
Includes thorough description of setting, time period, main character, and plot. | Adequate description of setting, time period, main character, and plot. | Inaccurate or incomplete description of one of: setting, time period, main character, or plot. | Inaccurate or incomplete description of more than one of: setting, time period, main character, or plot. | No description of book. |
| Description of Book
(Nonfiction Only)
(points x 3) |
Includes thorough summary of book's subject and summary of author's main points. | Adequate summary of book's subject and summary of author's main points. | Inaccurate or incomplete summary of one of: book's subject or summary of author's main points. | Inaccurate or incomplete summary of both of book's subject and summary of author's main points. | No description of book. |
| Analysis of Book
(points x 3) |
Includes at least six strong points of analysis or critique, supported with examples. | Includes at least six points of adequate analysis or critique, supported with examples. | Includes at least six points of weak analysis or critique or adequate points not supported with examples. | Includes fewer than six points of analysis or critique or no points supported with examples. | No analysis or critique of book. |
| Conclusion
(points x 1) |
Concise and accurate summary of main impression or points of book. | Adequate summary of main impression or points of book. | Incomplete or incorrect summary of main impression or points of book. | Conclusion addresses points not in description or analysis. | No conclusion. |
(number of points from rubric) ÷ 56 x 100% = grade
