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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 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 9-12

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.