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Quarterly Book Review 
Rubric Code: K3AC4W
By lloydj
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Outstanding

4 pts

Excellent

3 pts

Average

2 pts

Below Average

1 pts

Basic Book Information

The following information is provided at the top of the review: The title of the book in italics, the author, date published, and the genre of the book.
Outstanding

All four items are provided
Excellent

Three of the four items are provided.
Average

Two of the four itmes are provided.
Below Average

One of the four items is provided.
Brief Summary of the Book

The 1st paragraph provides a brief summary of the story that includes info about the protagonist, setting, & conflict is presented.
Outstanding

A brief summary that highlights the protagonist, setting, and the conflict is presented. Details from the book are used as support.
Excellent

A brief summary that highlights two of the following: the protagonist, setting, and the conflict is presented. Details from the book are used as support.
Average

A brief summary that highlights one of the following: the protagonist, setting, and the conflict is presented. Details from the book are used as support.
Below Average

No attempt is made to provide a brief summary or ideas are scattered.
Theme of the Book

The 2nd paragraph identifies a theme that is presented throughout the novel.
Outstanding

The theme is fully developed and supported with at least three examples from the text.
Excellent

The theme is fully developed and supported with at least two examples from the text.
Average

The theme is fully developed and supported with at least one example from the text.
Below Average

There is no evidence of a theme provided.
More About the Book

The 3rd paragraph should include more info on the book. You may include audiences that may be interested in it and the writing style of the author. You must also compare this book to others that you have read.
Outstanding

Comments on the audiences that may be interested in the book. The author's writing style is also discussed. The book is compared to others that you have read using details from both books.
Excellent

Comments on the audiences that may be interested in the book. The author's writing style is also discussed. The book is compared to others that you have read but is not supported.
Average

Comments on the audiences that may be interested in the book OR the author's writing style. The book is compared to others that you have read using details from both books.
Below Average

Comments on the audiences that may be interested in the book OR the author's writing style. The book is NOT compared to others that you have read.
Quote from the Book

A quote from the book is provided to give a sense of the author's writing style and to pique our interest.
Outstanding

Quote that demonstrates the author's writing style is provided. The page number of the quote is also provided.
Excellent

Quote that demonstrates the author's writing style is provided. The page number of the quote is NOT provided.
Average

Irrelevant quote is provided. The page number of the quote is provided.
Below Average

Irrelevant quote is provided. The page number of the quote is NOT provided.
Ancedote

The last paragraph should show your relationship with the book, author, topic, or theme. Explain how the book has affected you. What is it about the author or the story that you enjoyed or did not enjoy? Explain why.
Outstanding

Your relationship with the book, author, and theme is clear. Your ideas are supported. Your connection with the book is fully explained and supported with details of why you enjoyed or did not enjoy the book.
Excellent

Your relationship with the book, author, and theme is stated and are somewhat supported. Your connection with the book is explained with little reason.
Average

Your relationship with the book, author, and theme is vaguely stated. Your ideas are not supported. Your connection with the book is not clear.
Below Average

Little or no information is given in your relationship with the book.
Mechanics of Writing

Proper spelling, grammar,and writing mechanics are used throughout the review.
Outstanding

There are no more than two errors in mechanics throughout the review.
Excellent

There are no more than three errors in mechanics throughout the review.
Average

There are no more than four errors in mechanics throughout the review.
Below Average

There are more than five errors in mechanics throughout the review.




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