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Book Review Rubric 
Rubric Code: B72XWC
By csteines
Draft
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Exceeding

(N/A)

Secure

3 pts

Developing

2 pts

Beginning

1 pts

Sentence Fluency

Exceeding

Sentences flow naturally and include a variety of sentence beginnings, lengths, and phrases. Sentence structures are used creatively to add to the voice of the writing.
Secure

All sentences are complete thoughts which flow well when read aloud. There are no fragments, run-ons, awkward, or rambling sentences. There is at least one example of a compound sentence, introductory phrase, and appositive phrase. Sentence beginnings and lengths are varied.
Developing

One fragment, run-on, awkward, or rambling sentence is present. There may not be a compound sentence, introductory phrase, or appositive phrase. Sentence beginnings or lengths may be too much alike.
Beginning

Two or more fragments, run-ons, awkward, or rambling sentences are present. There may not be a compound sentence, introductory phrase, or appositive phrase. Sentence beginnings or lengths may be too much alike.
Word Choice

Exceeding

Strong words are used liberally and naturally adding to the voice of the writing.
Secure

Strong words such as specific nouns, vivid verbs, and colorful adjectives are used correctly and flow within the writing. There are at least two transition words used correctly.
Developing

More strong words would help the personality of the writer shine through. A strong word was attempted but may be used awkwardly. A transition word may be missing or misused.
Beginning

Few strong words are used within the writing. Some words are used incorrectly. Transition words may be missing or may be misused.
Ideas

Exceeding

Details are shared in an enticing way giving just enough information to attract the reader's interest.
Secure

Plenty of detail is used to complete the function of each big idea. The writer's knowledge of the book is apparent without giving away the ending. Plenty of evidence is used to back up the writer's opinion of the book.
Developing

Some details are missing that are needed to complete the function of each paragraph. More detail would help so that the reader has a good understanding of what the book is about. The writer may have given away the ending. More evidence would be helpful in supporting the writer's opinion.
Beginning

Not enough detail is given to complete the job of each big idea. The reader will not have a clear understanding of the book's plot. May have given away the ending. There is little evidence to support the writer's opinion.
Conventions

Exceeding

Conventions are effectively used in an unconventional way to emphasize voice.
Secure

All conventions studied in class are used correctly including spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar.
Developing

One or two mistakes in conventions are found.
Beginning

Three or more mistakes in conventions are found.
Formatting

Exceeding
Secure

Full Heading: left aligned and 12/14 pt. font
Title: center aligned and 12/14pt font
Paragraph: left aligned and 12/14 pt font
Line spacing: 1.5
Font Type: Arial or Times New Roman
Developing

One element of formatting is missing, or something is added that should not be.
Beginning

Two or more elements of formatting are missing, or things are added that should not be.




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