iRubric: Response to Literature / Artifact rubric

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Response to Literature / Artifact Independent Reading Book Critical Review Students chose a book to compose a response to literature. Students will compose R2L based on seven criteria discussed in class. Students may present R2L and artifact in class for BONUS points. Rubric Code: N3B73A By Kathielen Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Project Grade Levels: (none)

Book Review
	Excellent/Advanced 4 pts	Acceptable 3 pts	Needs Work 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Introduction	Excellent/Advanced - The introduction is clear; it states the title of the novel (underlined), the author of the novel, and the genre of the novel. - The introduction includes interest and an attention grabber. - Provides a thesis that provides a clear picture of what will be presented in the R2L.	Acceptable	Needs Work	Poor
Related Experiences	Excellent/Advanced - The related experiences include how and why you are related to the characters or experiences in the novel. - Related experiences are clear, and elaborated on with connections from the novel as well as you personal life.	Acceptable	Needs Work	Poor
Themes	Excellent/Advanced - The theme listed for the book seems plausible based upon the other information provided about the book.	Acceptable - The theme listed is a theme, but it does not seem to be the best fit for the book.	Needs Work - The theme listed is a theme, but it does not fit the book.	Poor - The "theme" listed is not a theme, a life lesson the reader could apply.
Author's Technique	Excellent/Advanced Autor's techn	Acceptable	Needs Work	Poor
Similarities to Other Works	Excellent/Advanced	Acceptable	Needs Work	Poor
Likes / Dislikes	Excellent/Advanced	Acceptable	Needs Work	Poor
Summary	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.