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Independent Reading Book Critical Review.1
Independent Reading Book Critical Review
Students chose a book to read independently and then review. The review incorporates information about the book's main character, setting, genre, and plot . We will then work to upload these reviews to our school's Destiny online library catalog.
Rubric Code:
FXW85XB
By
arogers1
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Subject:
English
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Book Review
Excellent/Advanced
4 pts
Acceptable
3 pts
Needs Work
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Title/Author/Genre Sentence
Excellent/Advanced
First sentence listing title and author is attention-getting and provides information in addition to title and author. The book's genre is listed, ad it is clear from the review why the book would fit into that genre.
Acceptable
Title and author are both listed immediately, but no other information is provided in that sentence. The book's genre is listed, and the review makes brief reference to a reason the book fits the genre.
Needs Work
Title and author are not immediately mentioned but are eventually provided in a sentence or two. The book's genre is listed.
Poor
Title and/or author are not mentioned, or they are written on a separate line instead of in a sentence. Genre is not mentioned or it is not correct.
Setting
Excellent/Advanced
Time and place of story are provided in an interesting way and integrated with other information.
Acceptable
Time and place of story are both listed and integrated with other information.
Needs Work
Time and place of story are both listed, but they seem to be thrown in randomly.
Poor
Time and/or place of story are not mentioned.
Character
Excellent/Advanced
The most important character is mentioned in the review and described.
Acceptable
The most important character is mentioned and briefly described.
Needs Work
Main character mentioned. Description is minimal and/or confusing.
Poor
The review does not mention the main character in the story.
Plot
Excellent/Advanced
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.
Acceptable
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.
Needs Work
The plot description is overly complicated, overly simple, or overly boring. Events may also be disorganized.
Poor
The plot description is very minimal, way too detailed, or confusing due to disorganization.
Recommendation
Excellent/Advanced
The review provides a clear recommendation statement. The book is recommended to specific types of readers.
Acceptable
The review provides a clear recommendation statement. It is assumed that every reader would feel the same about the book.
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.
Proofreading
Excellent/Advanced
The paper is organized and ideas flow causing no confussion for the reader. The format, spelling, and grammar is nearly flawless.
Acceptable
The paper shows organization, however, some ideas may be confusing. The format, spelling, and grammar is mostly correct. An increase of vocabulary is needed.
Needs Work
Review is readable, but lacks oranization which distracts the reader. Errors with the format, spelling, and grammar detracts from the paper.
Poor
The paper has little organization, and does not follow the criteria outlined in the paper. Proofreading is not evident.
Keywords:
literature reading book review writing
Subjects:
English
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