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Critical Book Review
Critical Book Review
Students chose a book to read independently and then review. The review incorporates information about the book's characters, setting, plot, genre, theme, and writing style.
Rubric Code:
D767A6
By
ssmith44
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Subject:
English
Type:
(Other)
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Book Report
Expert
4 pts
Proficient
3 pts
Apprentice
2 pts
Novice
1 pts
Introduction
Expert
The author, title, genre, setting, and basic problem are clearly described and complete sentences are used.
Proficient
The author, title, genre, and setting are described but no other information is provided.
Apprentice
At least two details are not immediately mentioned but are eventually provided in a sentence or two.
Novice
Three or more details are not mentioned, or they are written on a separate line instead of in a sentence.
Characters
Expert
The most important characters are mentioned in the review and are described. Their roles in the story are clear.
Proficient
The most important characters are mentioned and described but their roles may not be clear.
Apprentice
Characters are mentioned. Description of characters is minimal and/or confusing.
Novice
The review does not mention essential characters to the story. No elaboration of a main character is mentioned.
Plot/Theme
Expert
The plot description 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 plot.
Proficient
The plot description is brief and easy to follow. A bit more information should have been given or too much has been provided. The description lacks interest.
Apprentice
The plot description is overly complicated, overly simple, or overly boring. Events may also be disorganized.
Novice
The plot description is very minimal, way too detailed, or confusing due to disorganization.
Recommendation
Expert
The review provides a clear recommendation statement. The book is recommended to specific types of readers.
Proficient
The review provides a clear recommendation statement. It is assumed that every reader would feel the same about the book.
Apprentice
The review provides a recommendation statement. However, it is general such as, "This is a good book."
Novice
The review does not include a recommendation statement.
Organization
Expert
Provides an organizing structure that includes paragraphs that creatively engages the reader and provides a strong conclusion.
Proficient
Provides an organizing structure that includes paragraphs that engage the reader and provides a conclusion.
Apprentice
Provides an organizing structure with very few paragraphs that may lack engagement or a conclusion.
Novice
Provides an organizing structure with just one paragraph.
Conventions
Expert
Contains few, if any, errors, in grammar, mechanics, and spelling.
Proficient
Contains some grammatical, mechanics, and spelling errors that do not interfere with the meaning.
Apprentice
Contains several errors that may interfere with the meaning.
Novice
Contains many errors that interfere with meaning.
Keywords:
literature reading book review writing
Subjects:
English
Types:
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