Newbery Summary

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Summarize
Plot summary contained few details leaving reader wih questions.Ideas are not in logical order.
Plot summary is unclear and some critical information is missing. The ideas are in a random order and not logical.
Plot summary was stated in own words. Impotant details are included, but some might be missing. The ideas are in logical order.
Plot summary was stated in own words, included major details of the plot,details are in logical order, and ideas are connected to make the writing flow.
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Empathize
No explanation of character empathy
Empathy to character was mentioned, but with little attempt to explain how or why there was a connection to the character.
Empathy to charater was real and gave breif explanation of relating to the character's feelings.
Empathy to character was heartfelt and real. Made genuine conection to characetr and gave thorough explanation of why character felt the way he/she did.
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Characterization
No character description was included.
Character description was included, but vague and with few details. Did not include why character was liked or dislike.
Character description included several details about character, including personality and physical characteristics.Included why the character was liked or diliked.
Characer description was very thorough. Physical charcateristics, personality, likes/dislikes, as well as other details made the charcter clear to the reader. Good explanation of why the character was liked or disliked.
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Recommendation
No recommendation is included.
Recommendation is included but with very little explanation of reasons for recommendation.
Recommendation is included and gives specific reasons for the recommendation.
Recommendation is clear and complete. A specific friend or group of people is mentioned as possibly enjoying the book.
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Presentation/Product
Messy, wrinkled,
Summary is neatly written or typed
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