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Critical Book Review
Critical Book Review
Students read the assigned text. Afterwards, they are to evaluate the text and provide a critical commentary regarding it.
Rubric Code:
A9X55B
By
MrsLSmith
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Subject:
English
Type:
Assignment
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Book Review
Excellent
20 pts
Needs Work
15 pts
Poor
10 pts
Text Citation
5 %
Excellent
The text was cited correctly using the MLA format.
Needs Work
An attempt was made to cite the text.
Poor
No attempt was made to cite the text.
Summary
30 %
Excellent
The summary is brief, does not seem to give away too much, and is clear and easy to follow. After reading the description, the reader feels curious about the text.
Needs Work
Summary is minimal and/or confusing.
Poor
Summary does not mention essential elements of the story and/or summary gives away too much of the text, extinguishing any curiosity from the reader.
Social/Historical Context
30 %
Excellent
The message of the book and the societal and historical context is made clear.
Needs Work
The message of the book and/or the societal and historical context are vague.
Poor
The message of the book and/or the societal and historical context are missing.
Writing Style
30 %
Excellent
The review provides clear and detailed description of the author's writing style and provides substantiation for claims made.
Needs Work
The review gives a few points about the author's writing style. However, the style information is vague and examples are not provided.
Poor
The review gives very minimal information about writing style.
Recommendation
5 %
Excellent
The review provides a clear recommendation statement. The book is recommended to specific types of readers.
Needs Work
The review provides a recommendation statement. However, it is general such as, "This is a good book."
Poor
The review does not include a recommendation statement.
Keywords:
Book Review
Subjects:
English
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