Here are the rubrics for grading.

Rubrics for Outsiders Projects Book Cover (60) 15 points per question -- (30) about 150+ words uses examples from the book question answered fully shows understanding of the novel Completeness -- (5) cover pic (original) at least 2 original blurbs summary of at least a paragraph Quality -- (25) summary quality originality/creativity presentation spelling/punctuation effort	Newspaper (75) Completeness (20) at least 2 stories related to the novel (per person) at least 2 stories related to events of 1967 at least one other feature pics Quality (25) originality/creativity presentation spelling/punctuation effort Demonstrates knowledge of the novel (25) themes events/characters examples Above and beyond (5) Award up to 5 more points for anything exceeding the above requirements.	Extra Chapter (75) Quality (25) originality/creativity presentation spelling/punctuation effort Demonstrates knowledge of the novel (25) themes events/characters examples Credibility (20) Voice Plausibility Adds something to our understanding of the characters. Above and beyond (5) Award up to 5 more points for anything exceeding the above requirements.
Review (75) (5) Does the writer define what makes a good book? (5) Does the writer explain how The Outsiders fits those criteria? (10) Does the writer give specific reasons?  (10) Is enough commentary (details, explanations, examples) provided to help you understand each of the writer's reasons? (5) Are all of the supporting sentences relevant? (5) Are transition words used to introduce and connect ideas? (10) Are the sentences written in a logical, easy-to-follow way? (5) Does the essay end with an appropriate concluding statement? (5) Does the essay show us at least two scenes from the book? (5) Are the words spelled correctly? (5) Is the essay free of fragments and run-ons? (5) Is the punctuation correct?	Who are the Outsiders? (75) (10) Did the writer follow all the directions? (5) Does the first sentence(s) clearly state the topic and main idea? (10) Do the following sentences give specific reasons?  (10) Is enough commentary (details, explanations, examples) provided to help you understand each of the writer's reasons? (5) Are all of the supporting sentences relevant? (5) Are transition words used to introduce and connect ideas? (10) Are the sentences written in a logical, easy-to-follow way? (5) Does the essay end with an appropriate concluding statement? (5) Are the words spelled correctly? (5) Is the essay free of fragments and run-ons? (5) Is the punctuation correct?