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Book Review Rubric
Book Review Rubric
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Rubric Code:
K332XC
By
RebeccaSasson
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Subject:
English
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Book Review
Proficient
(N/A)
Good
(N/A)
Basic
(N/A)
Under Developed
(N/A)
Content
20 pts
Proficient
Introduces the book's title, author and main character in the first two sentences.
Presents a concise but sufficient summary of the plot. Includes information about the work's setting and the main character's problem or goal.
Good
Introduces at least 2 of the following in the first two sentences: the book's title, author and/or main character.
Presents a general summary of the plot. Includes some information about the book's setting or the main character's problem or goal.
Basic
Introduces at least one of the following in the first two sentences: the book's title, author or main character.
Presents a vague summary of the plot.
Little or no information is including about the setting or the main character's problem or goal.
Under Developed
The title, author and/or main character are not included.
Presents little or no summary of the book.
The setting is not discussed.
The main characters' problem or goal are not discussed.
Critique
20 pts
Proficient
The reviewer reacts to 3 of the follow aspects of the book: the theme, the author's intent, how well the book it is written, or the overall success or failure of the book.
Provides 3 or more details from the book to support the critique.
Critique is at least 7 lines long.
Good
The reviewer reacts to 2 aspects of the book such as theme and the author's intent (see "Proficient" list of aspects).
Provides at least 2 details from the book to support the critique.
Critique is at least 5 lines long.
Basic
The review discusses only 1 aspect of the book such as themes (see "Proficient" list of aspects).
Provides 1 or more details
Provides at least 1 detail from the book to support the critique.
Critique is at least 3 lines long.
Under Developed
The review states a basic opinion based on personal feeling of "I liked it" or "I hated it" and is not considered a critique because it does not focus on specific aspects of the book (see "Proficient" list of aspects). Does not provide details from the book to support the critique.
Organization
15 pts
Proficient
The review is organized in a completely logical sequence and is easy to follow.
There is a smooth flow from one idea to the next.
There is a clear introduction, body and conclusion.
Good
The review is organized in a sequence that is fairly easy to follow.
Most ideas flow smoothly.
There is an introduction, body and conclusion.
Basic
The review has some structure but lacks a sense of flow and transition from one idea to the next.
One of the following may be missing from the review: an introduction, body, or conclusion.
Under Developed
The review lacks organization and structure.
Ideas are presented in a scattered, disorganized manner.
There is no clear introduction, body or conclusion.
Length
15 pts
Proficient
Summary is at least 15 lines long.
Good
Summary is at least 10 lines long.
Basic
Summary is at least 7 lines.
Under Developed
The summary is less than 7 lines long.
Mechanics
15 pts
Proficient
The reviewer uses grammatically correct sentences with subject/verb agreement.
Uses a variety of sentence types.
Uses precise evaluative vocabulary.
Makes very few punctuation errors.
0-2 spelling errors.
Good
The reviewer uses grammatically correct sentences with subject/ verb agreement.
Uses some evaluative vocabulary.
Makes some punctuation errors.
3-5 spelling errors.
Basic
There are 1-2 incomplete sentences, fragments or run-on sentences.
The reviewer uses limited vocabulary.
Makes a number of punctuation errors.
6-8 spelling errors.
Under Developed
There are more than 2 incomplete sentences, fragments or run-on sentences.
The reviewer makes numerous punctuation errors that create confusion.
Over 9 spelling errors.
Completion of Assignment
15 pts
Proficient
Review is turned in on time.
Thoroughly addresses all requirements of the assignment.
Good
Review is turned in on time.
Addresses all the requirements of the assignment.
Basic
Review is turned late in the period on the day it was due or is turned in one day late.
Does not address all the requirements of the assignment.
Under Developed
Review is turned in more than one day late or not at all.
Does not address the requirements of the assignment.
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