Bring a Character to Life Rubric

Monday, October 26 – Thursday, October 29

We will draw names to assign dates. Please plan to use this same book and costume for the Book Character Parade on Friday, October 30!

ASSIGNMENT Bring a character to life from the fiction book you are currently reading or have recently finished.

Part One: Prepared Oral Reading

Choose a 2-4 page passage from your book that demonstrates the true nature of your chosen character. Practice reading aloud the passage so you can read it fluently and with appropriate expression. Your passage should take 1-2 minutes to read aloud. Think of props you can bring and/or a costume you can wear that will help the audience understand the characteristics (looks, likes, dislikes, personality traits, etc.) of this character. You want to bring this character to life!

Part Two: Interview

Be prepared to answer all of the following questions as your character. You will be asked 2-4 of these questions during your presentation.

■What are three words you would use to describe yourself?

■What was your problem in the story and how was it solved?

■What is your favorite memory (from the story) and why?

■Share something in the story you wish you hadn’t done. If there isn’t one, share something you did in the story that you are particularly proud of.

■How did you change throughout this story?

■What connection do you have with a character from another book?

Reader ______Date ______

Book Title ______Author ______

Read Aloud Passage: page ______to ______

Character’s Name: ______

Reading Grade / A
Exceeds Expectations / B
Meets Expectations / C
Progressing toward expectations / D
Needs significant support to progress
Fiction Comprehension
- uses evidence to support opinions
- identifies the problem and solution
- makes connections
- makes, confirms, and revises predictions
Develops/Expands Vocabulary
- uses appropriately challenging vocabulary in response to interview questions
- develops vocabulary by reading a ‘just-right’ text
Reads Orally with Fluency and Accuracy
- uses expression to convey meaning
- uses appropriate pauses, heeds most punctuation, uses meaningful phrases
- reads at least 80 words per minute with 96% accuracy or greater
Oral Communication Grade / A
Exceeds Expectations / B
Meets Expectations / C
Progressing toward expectations / D
Needs significant support to progress
Expresses ideas coherently and clearly
- uses evidence to support opinions
- organizes information for clarity
- uses grammatically correct language and specific vocabulary
- uses language and style appropriate to the audience
Listens to and records information
- identifies at least three books to add to personal “want to read” list, from actively listening to classmates’ reports