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Mrs. VanCamp’s AR Book Test Alternative Assignments You may choose one of the following assignments to use in the place of an Accelerated Reader book test, especially if the book you have chosen to read does not have a reading test yet. You can choose to replace any AR test with one of the following alternative assignments; however, you may not use the same assignment twice. If you choose assignment number 3, you cannot do that assignment for another book. You can only replace 2 book tests per semester with alternative assignments. 1. Create a collage to represent the book. Your collage should have at least 10 photos or
illustrations. Write a paragraph explaining your collage. See rubric 1 for details. All genres.
2. Write a comic book version of your book. Use 8 ½ x 11 inch paper (Create the book on
the full page or folded hamburger-style.) Comics should be colored. See rubric 2 for details. Fiction (Realistic, Historical); Mystery; Fantasy.
3. Create an illustrated timeline showing important events from the book. Choose at least
10 important events from the story. Write a description of each event, and draw & color an illustration for each event. The events must be in the order in which they occurred. See rubric 3 for details. All genres
4. Create a diorama of a scene from the book. Create a scene from the book in a
shoebox. Write a description of what the scene shows. See rubric 4 for details. All genres
5. Create a mobile from items related to the story. Select 10 items that represent people,
places, events, or other parts of the book and hang them from a hanger using string or yarn. Write a key that explains each object and why you chose it. See rubric 5 for details. All genres.
6. Write a test for the book you read. Use information from the book you read to create a
test that you could give other readers to check their understanding of the story. The test should include matching, multiple choice, and short answer questions. Vocabulary section: Use 5 words and their definitions Comprehension section: Write 10 questions about the characters, events, and setting of the story. See rubric 6 for details. All genres.
7. Create a book in bag. Choose 10 items that represent people, places, events, and other
parts of the book. Place them in a brown paper bag. Create a label for your bag that includes the title and author. Write a key describing each of the items and explain their importance to the story. See rubric 7 for details. All genres.
8. PowerPoint. See rubric 8 for details. Fiction and non-fiction.
Rubric 1: Book Collage Rubric
Name: ______________________________________________ Class:_________
Collage- 60 points
_____ All of the images you selected directly relate to your book. (15)
_____ It is evident you spent a lot of time and effort cutting and gluing your collage. There are no
jagged edges or images that are not completely attached. (15)
_____ You arranged your images and words in a very interesting way. It is balanced and visually
appealing. (10)
_____ You have covered the entire paper/poster with words and images. There are no white spaces.
(10)
_____ You have written the title of the book in the center of your collage. It is large and easy to read
(5)
_____ You selected a variety of words, phrases, and images- no duplicates! (5)
Written Paragraph- 40 points
_____ You selected five images or words from your collage and explained their significance and
connection to your novel. (5)
_____ Your explanations are thorough. You gave specific examples from the book. For example,
don’t just say “I chose the word brave because the main character was very brave.” Instead,
say “I chose the word brave because it took a lot of courage for Katniss to leave her family and volunteer for the Hunger Games.” (10)
_____ You indented your paragraphs. (5)
_____ You capitalized titles and proper nouns. (5)
_____ You wrote in complete sentences and ended them with appropriate punctuation. There are no
run-on sentences or fragments that start with “But”, “And”, or “So”. (5)
_____ There is evidence that you proofread carefully. There are very few misspelled words and
careless mistakes. Your sentences make sense and are not awkward. (5)
_____ Your paragraph is neatly written or typed. It is legible and easy to read. (5)
______ Total Score
Rubric 2: Comic Book Rubric
Name: ______________________________________________ Class:_________
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Creativity The story contains
many creative details
and/or descriptions that
contribute to the
reader's
comprehension and
enjoyment of the story
and the project.
The story contains a
few creative details
and/or descriptions that
contribute to the
reader's
comprehension and
enjoyment of the
project.
The story contains a
few creative details
and/or descriptions, but
they distract from the
story making it
somewhat difficult to
understand.
There is little evidence
of creativity in the
story. Story is difficult
to understand.
Dialogue / Text There is an appropriate
amount of dialogue and
text to bring the
characters to life and it
is always clear which
character is speaking.
There is too much
dialogue and text in
this story, but it is
always clear which
character is speaking.
There is not quite
enough dialogue or text
in this story, but it is
always clear which
character is speaking.
It is not clear which
character is speaking.
Illustrations Original illustrations are
detailed, attractive,
creative and relate to
the text on the page.
Original illustrations are
somewhat detailed,
attractive, and relate to
the text on the page.
Original illustrations
relate to the text on the
page.
Illustrations are not
present OR they are
not original.
Title Page Title page has a
graphic or fancy
lettering, has the title,
author's name,
illustrator's name, and
the year.
Title page has the title,
author's name,
illustrator's name, and
the year.
Title page has the 3 of
the 4 required
elements.
Title page has fewer
than 3 of the required
elements.
Grammar and Syntax Grammar and usage
were correct and
contributed to clarity,
style and character
development.
Grammar and usage
were typically correct
and errors did not
detract from the
presentation.
Grammar and usage
were typically correct
but errors detracted
from presentation.
Repeated errors in
grammar and usage
detracted greatly from
the presentation.
Originality Comic shows
considerable originality
and inventiveness. The
content and ideas are
presented in a unique
and interesting way.
Comic shows some
originality and
inventiveness. The
content and ideas are
presented in an
interesting way.
Comic shows an
attempt at originality
and inventiveness in
part of the
presentation.
Comic is a rehash of
other people's ideas
and/or images and
shows very little
attempt at original
thought.
Content - Accuracy All content throughout
the presentation is
accurate. There are no
factual errors.
Most of the content is
accurate but there is
one piece of
information that might
be inaccurate.
The content is
generally accurate, but
one piece of
information is clearly
flawed or inaccurate.
Content is typically
confusing or contains
more than one factual
error.
Presentation Presentation was
thorough and explained
all of the parts of the
comic book.
Presentation was at
least 2 minutes long.
Presentation was
somewhat thorough
and explained some of
the parts of the comic
book. Presentation was
1:30 long.
Presentation explained
parts of the comic
book. Presentation was
at least 1 minute long.
Presentation was not
thorough and did not
explain all of the parts
of the comic book.
Presentation was less
than 1 minute.
Rubric 3: Timeline Rubric
Name: ______________________________________________ Class:_________
Category 4 3 2 1
Title
The timeline has a creative title that accurately describes the material and is easy to locate
The timeline has an effective title that accurately describes the material and is easy to locate
The timeline has a title that is easy to locate.
The title is missing or difficult to locate.
Graphics or Pictures
All graphics are effective and balanced with text use.
All graphics are effective, but there appear to be too few or too many.
Some graphics are effective and their use is balanced with text use.
Several graphics are not effective.
Dates
An accurate, complete date has been included for each event.
An accurate, complete date has been included for almost every event.
An accurate date has been included for almost every event.
Dates are inaccurate or missing for several events.
Organization & Neatness
The timeline is well organized and very neat
The timeline is organized and neat
The timeline is somewhat organized and neat
The timeline is either not organized or neat
Content The timeline contained at least 10 events
The timeline contained at 8-9 events
The timeline contained 6-7 events
The timeline covered 5 or fewer events
Presentation Presentation was thorough
and explained all of the parts
of the timeline. Presentation
was at least 2 minutes long.
Presentation was somewhat
thorough and explained
some of the parts of the
timeline. Presentation was
1:30 long.
Presentation explained
parts of the timeline.
Presentation was at
least 1 minute long.
Presentation was not
thorough and did not explain
all of the parts of the timeline
Presentation was less than 1
minute.
Rubric 4: Diorama Rubric
Name: ______________________________________________ Class:_________
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Quality of
Construction
The diorama shows
considerable attention to
construction. The items are
neatly trimmed. All items are
carefully and securely
attached to the backing.
There are no stray marks,
smudges or glue stains.
Nothing is hanging over the
edges.
The diorama shows
attention to
construction. The items
are neatly trimmed. All
items are carefully and
securely attached to
the backing. A few
barely noticeable stray
marks, smudges or
glue stains are
present. Nothing is
hanging over the
edges.
The diorama shows
some attention to
construction. Most
items are neatly
trimmed. All items are
securely attached to
the backing. A few
barely noticeable
stray marks, smudges
or glue stains are
present. Nothing is
hanging over the
edges.
The diorama was put
together sloppily. Items
appear to be just "slapped
on". Pieces may be loose or
hanging over the edges.
Smudges, stains, rips,
uneven edges, and/or stray
marks are evident.
Creativity Several of the objects used
in the diorama reflect an
exceptional degree of
student creativity in their
creation and/or display
One or two of the
objects used in the
diorama reflect student
creativity in their
creation and/or display.
One or two objects
were made or
customized by the
student, but the ideas
were typical rather
than creative (.e.g,
apply the emboss
filter to a drawing in
Photoshop).
The student did not make or
customize any of the items on
the diorama.
Design Objects are an appropriate
size and interesting shape
and are arranged well. Care
has been taken to balance
the diorama scene.
Objects are an
appropriate size and
interesting shape and
are arranged well. The
diorama, however
does not appear
balanced.
Objects are an
appropriate size and
shape, but the
arrangement of items
is not very attractive.
It appears there was
not a lot of planning of
the item placement.
Objects are of an
inappropriate size and/or
shape. It appears little
attention was given to
designing the diorama.
Scene The student gives an
extensive explanation of
how items in the diorama
are related to the scene.
The student gives a
reasonable explanation
of how most items in
the diorama are related
to the scene.
The student gives a
fair explanation of
how most items in the
diorama are related to
the scene.
The student’s explanations
are weak and illustrate
difficulty understanding how
to relate items to the scene.
Presentation Presentation was thorough and
explained all of the parts of the
diorama. Presentation was at
least 2 minutes long.
Presentation was
somewhat thorough and
explained some of the
parts of the diorama.
Presentation was 1:30
long.
Presentation explained
parts of the diorama.
Presentation was at
least 1 minute long.
Presentation was not thorough
and did not explain all of the
parts of the diorama.
Presentation was less than 1
minute.
Rubric 5: Book Report Mobile
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Required Elements
The mobile includes
all elements: at
least 4 pictures,
author and title of
book, main
characters, BRIEF
summary, proper
heading, setting
including time and
place the story
occurred
Missing one of the
required elements
as listed
Only 3 of the
required elements
are included on the
mobile.
2 or less of the
required element
included on the
mobile.
Pictures/
Originality
All pictures used on
the mobile relate to
the book that was
read. It is obvious
that much care was
taken with the
selection of pictures.
MOST of the
pictures are related
to the book that was
read, or one of the
cards did not have a
picture.
The graphics are not
related to the book
that was read, or
pictures were hastily
drawn/scribbled.
No graphics are
included.
Attractiveness
The mobile is
exceptionally
attractive in terms of
design, layout,
materials used,
color, and neatness.
The mobile was
functional in terms of
design, layout and
neatness.
The mobile meets
the requirements,
but has no color and
is falling apart.
The mobile is poorly
designed and it is
obvious that the
student should have
taken more time to
prepare.
Mechanics
Capitalization and
punctuation are
100% correct.
There are 1-3 errors
in capitalization or
punctuation.
There are 4-6 errors
in capitalization or
punctuation.
There are more than
7 errors in
capitalization or
punctuation.
Grammar
There are no
grammatical
mistakes.
There are 1-3
grammatical
mistakes.
There are 4-6
grammatical
mistakes.
There are more than
7 grammatical
mistakes.
Appearance
Very Neat and on a
hanger with each
element on a
separate string
Looks nice, but a
little jumbled and
hard to see each
element.
Not neatly
written/typed or
paper is torn or
wrinkled.
Obviously rushed
and not enough care
taken.
Presentation Presentation was
thorough and
explained all of the
parts of the mobile.
Presentation was at
least 2 minutes long.
Presentation was
somewhat thorough
and explained some
of the parts of the
mobile. Presentation
was 1:30 long.
Presentation
explained parts of
the mobile.
Presentation was at
least 1 minute long.
Presentation was
not thorough and did
not explain all of the
parts of the mobile.
Presentation was
less than 1 minute.
Rubric 6: Book Test Category 4 3 2 1
Question Types The test includes matching, multiple choice, and short answer questions.
The test is missing one of the required question types.
The test is missing two of the required question types.
The test does not have any of the required question types.
Required Elements The test includes 5 vocabulary questions and 10 questions about characters, events, and the setting.
The test includes 4 vocabulary questions and 8-9 questions about characters, events, and the setting.
The test includes 3 vocabulary questions and 6-7 questions about characters, events, and the setting.
The test includes 2 vocabulary questions and 5 or less questions about characters, events, and the setting.
Bloom’s Taxonomy Question Stems (see
table below)
The test includes 2 level 3-6 questions each and 1 level 1-2 questions each for a total of 10 questions.
The test includes 1 level 3-6 questions each and 1 level 1-2 questions each for a total of 10 questions.
The test is missing questions from one of the levels 3-6 and has more than 1 level 1-2 questions for a total of 10 questions.
The test includes no level 3-6 questions each and no level 1-2 questions each for a total of 10 questions.
Grammar There are no grammatical mistakes.
There are 1-3 grammatical mistakes.
There are 4-6 grammatical mistakes.
There are more than 7 grammatical mistakes.
Mechanics Capitalization and punctuation are 100% correct.
There are 1-3 errors in capitalization or punctuation.
There are 4-6 errors in capitalization or punctuation.
There are more than 7 errors in capitalization or punctuation.
Answer Key Answer key is included with test and has answers to all test questions.
Answer key is included with test and is missing 1 or 2 answers.
Answer key is included with test and is missing 3 or 4 answers.
Answer key is included with test and is missing 5 or more answers.
Bloom’s Taxonomy Question Stems Level 1: Remember/Knowledge
What is____?
Where is ____?
Who were the main ____?
Why did ____?
When did ____?
How would you show ____?
How did ____ happen?
Which one ____?
How is ____?
When did ____ happen?
List three ____.
How would you describe ____?
What do you recall about ____?
Select ____.
How would you explain ____?
Who was ____?
Level 2: Understand/Comprehension
How would you explain ____?
How would you identify ____?
How are these alike? Different?
How would you differentiate between
____?
What do you conclude from ____?
What characteristics identify ____?
What is the difference between ____?
What relationship exists between ____?
What patterns exist ____?
What could be a reason for ____?
What can you interpret from the
graph/table?
Which does not belong?
What would happen if ____?
Level 3: Apply/Application
How would you make use of ____? How would you use the facts to Predict what would happen if
How does ____ apply to ____?
How would you modify ____?
Under what conditions would you ____?
How could you apply what you have read
to construct ____?
investigate ____?
Using what you know, how would you
design ____?
Utilize ____ to ____.
Illustrate a way to ____.
What other way would you demonstrate
____?
Identify the results if ____?
____?
What would result if ____?
Show me a way to organize ____.
Why does ____ work?
Using what you have learned, how
would you solve ____?
Level 4: Analyze/Analysis
Determine what could have caused
____?
Discuss the pros and cons of ____?
Explain why it is not possible for ____.
How would you order ____?
How would you document ____?
Justify your conclusion about ____.
Why do you think ____?
What fallacies influenced ____?
What are the components of ____?
What is the reason for ____?
What observations can you make from
____?
What evidence will support/refute ____?
What relationship exists between ____?
What inference can you make/were
made from ____?
What assumptions can you
make/were made about ____?
What is your analysis of ____?
What ideas validate ____?
What conclusions can you deduce
____?
Under what conditions ____?
Using the assumption of the ____
theory, analyze ____?
Level 5: Evaluate/Evaluation
Create/propose an alternative to ____?
How would you improve ____?
Devise a way to ____?
Hypothesize the reason for ____?
Design a fair test for ____.
Predict the outcome of ____?
Develop a theory to explain ____.
Propose a hypothesis/an experiment for
____.
Develop a model to represent ____.
Think of an original way to represent
____.
Develop an experiment to determine
____.
What solutions would you suggest for
____?
Elaborate on ____.
What could be done to integrate
____?
How would you test ____?
What would happen if ____?
How would you combine ____ to
create a different ____?
What changes would you make to
revise ____?
Level 6: Create/Synthesize
Based upon the evidence, explain your
choice.
Compare the ideas of ____.
How else would you ____?
How would you determine the facts
about ____?
How would you prove/disprove ____?
Rate the ____.
What is the significance of ____?
What criteria would you use to
assess ____?
What choice would you have in
How would you critique ____?
How would you interpret ____?
How would you verify ____?
State a case that would support/reject
____.
What is the most important ____?
What data was used to evaluate ____?
What would you conclude about ____?
____ situation?
What data was used to evaluate
____?
What is your opinion of ____?
Which ____ is valid?
Would it be better if ____?
Why/why not?
Rubric 7: Book in a Bag
4 3 2 1
Objects in Bag 10 objects clearly
relate to novel.
8-9 objects, but
some may not
clearly relate to
novel.
6-7 objects that do
not clearly relate to
the novel.
5 or less objects that
do no clearly relate
to the novel.
Required Elements 1 item represents
the setting, 2 items
represent main
character, 3 items
represent plot, one
item represents
conflict, 3 items of
your choice and
may represent
setting, character,
plot, or conflict
1 item represents
the setting, 1 item
represents main
character, 2 items
represent plot, one
item represents
conflict, 2 items of
your choice and may
represent setting,
character, plot, or
conflict
0 items
representing
setting, 1 item
represents main
character, 2 or less
items represent
plot, one item
represents conflict,
2 or less items of
your choice and
may represent
setting, character,
plot, or conflict
Items do not
represent setting,
character, plot or
conflict
Written Explanation of
Book Bag
Explains each item
in the bag and how
each item
represents each
element of the
story.
Explains most of the
items in the bag and
how each item
represents each
element of the story
Explains only a few
of the items in the
bag and how they
represent elements
of the story.
Does not explain
how each item
represents elements
in the story
Grammar There are no
grammatical
mistakes.
There are 1-3
grammatical
mistakes.
There are 4-6
grammatical
mistakes.
There are more than
7 grammatical
mistakes.
Mechanics Capitalization and
punctuation are
100% correct.
There are 1-3 errors
in capitalization or
punctuation.
There are 4-6
errors in
capitalization or
punctuation.
There are more than
7 errors in
capitalization or
punctuation.
Presentation Presentation was
thorough and
explained all of the
parts of the book
bag. Presentation
was at least 2
minutes long.
Presentation was
somewhat thorough
and explained some
of the parts of the
book bag.
Presentation was
1:30 long.
Presentation
explained parts of
the book bag.
Presentation was
at least 1 minute
long.
Presentation was
not thorough and did
not explain all of the
parts of the book
bag. Presentation
was less than 1
minute.
Rubric 8: FICTION Power Point
FICTION
(Realistic,
Historical,
Mystery, Fantasy)
4 3 2 1
Title Slide 1
Title page is present
and contains title,
author, and publication
date
Title page is present
but lacks complete
information.
Title page is present,
but lacks much of the
required information
Title page is present,
but contains no
information
Characters
Slide 2
Main characters are
completely described
including comparisons,
contrasts, and
complete character
details.
Contains most of
character information
Character descriptions
are incomplete or
inadequate
Little or no information
about the main
characters are included
Setting
Slide 3
Includes where and
when the book takes
place
Includes where or when
the book takes place,
but not both
Slide present, but does
not include where or
when the book takes
place
No slide on this area
Summary
Slide 4-5
Complete plot,
including
problem/conflict
resolution, including
storyboard highlighting
major events
Adequate plot summary
including some events
on a storyboard
Incomplete plot
summary and
incomplete or
inaccurate storyboard
Inadequate plot
summary
Favorite Quote
Slide 6
Includes favorite quote
of book with thorough
explanation as to why
Includes favorite quote
with somewhat of an
explanation as to why
Includes favorite quote
with no explanation as
to why
No slide on this area
Book Review
Slide 7
Convincing, reasonable
justification for
recommendation with
1-5 star rating
Adequate justification
for recommendation
with 1-5 star rating
No justification for
recommendation with
1-5 star rating
No recommendation,
just 1-5 star rating
“If I wrote this
book I….”
Slide 8
Presenter changes a
part in the book or
justifies leaving it just
the way it is, with at
least 3 sentences.
Presenter changes a
part in the book or
justifies leaving it just
the way it is with at
least 2 sentences
Presenter changes a
part in the book or
justifies leaving just the
way it is with at least 1
sentence
Presenter does not
address this slide
Author Info.
Slides 9-10
Author information
(including at least 3
facts not given in the
book) that is complete
and presented in a
creative manner along
with author photo
Author information
(including at least 2
facts not given in the
book) is complete and
presented in a logical
manner along with
author photo
Some author
information (including
at least 1 fact not given
in the book) along with
author photo
No author information
given, or information is
inaccurate; no author
photo
Rubric 8: NON-FICTION Rubric
NON-FICTION
(Informational,
Auto-Biography,
Biography)
4 3 2 1
Title Slide 1
Title page is present
and contains title,
author, and publication
date
Title page is present
but lacks complete
information.
Title page is present,
but lacks much of the
required information
Title page is present,
but contains no
information
Characters
Slide 2
Main characters are
completely described
including comparisons,
contrasts, and
complete character
details.
Contains most of
character information
Character descriptions
are incomplete or
inadequate
Little or no information
about the main
characters are included
Setting
Slide 3
Includes where and
when the book takes
place
Includes where or when
the book takes place,
but not both
Slide present, but does
not include where or
when the book takes
place
No slide on this area
Facts You
Learned
Slides 4-13
Includes 10 facts you
learned from the book
Includes 8-9 facts you
learned from the book
Includes 6-7 facts you
learned from the book
Includes 5 or less facts
you learned from the
book
Favorite Part
Slide 14
Includes favorite part of
book with thorough
explanation as to why
Includes favorite part
with somewhat of an
explanation as to why
Includes favorite part
with no explanation as
to why
No slide on this area
Book Review
Slide 15
Convincing, reasonable
justification for
recommendation with
1-5 star rating
Adequate justification
for recommendation
with 1-5 star rating
No justification for
recommendation with
1-5 star rating
No recommendation,
just 1-5 star rating