Title: Book Talk Podcast Submission
Course: BC - English 7 - 2.0.0.0 > Section: Unit 4: Literature Circles

Submit your Book Talk Podcast below. Before you submit it, be sure that your podcast includes:

1. A summary of the novel;
2. The theme or message of the novel; and,
3. Your recommendation about the novel.

Your podcast should also be:

- In mp3 format
- The required length:
  - Individual Podcast: three to five minutes long
  - Pairs Podcast: six to seven minutes long
- Engaging and enthusiastic

Note: If you would like to share a file from a cloud-based server, paste the link below. Be sure that your teacher has access to the file.

Multi-Paragraph Composition Rubric

 | Insufficient Evidence | Emerging | Developing | Proficient | Extending
 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
Summary and Theme | There is too little content to adequately assess my proficiency. I need to resubmit this assignment. | I show an initial understanding of the novel and its themes. | I show a partial understanding of the novel and its themes. | I show a complete understanding of the novel and its themes. | I show a sophisticated understanding of the novel and a deep awareness of its themes.
Recommendation | There is too little content to adequately assess my proficiency. I need to resubmit this assignment. | I begin to offer a recommendation that includes unclear or basic details of why I would or would not recommend the novel. | I offer an adequate recommendation that includes straightforward details of why I would or would not recommend the novel. | I offer a strong recommendation that includes specific details of why I would or would not recommend the novel. | I offer a well- supported recommendation that includes excellent details of why I would or would not recommend the novel.
Presentation and communication skills | There is too little content to adequately assess my proficiency. I need to resubmit this assignment. | I am learning to communicate effectively and to use “just right” volume, tone, and vocal expression. I have not done much editing of my podcast. | I communicate satisfactorily and somewhat achieve “just right” volume, tone, and vocal expression. The editing of my podcast is of adequate quality. | I communicate effectively and use a good balance of “just right” volume, tone, and vocal expression. I have edited my podcast well. | I communicate with outstanding effectiveness and use “just right” volume, tone, and vocal expression. I have included music and my podcast is edited well.