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Critical Book Review
Students write a critical review of a book they read independently
Rubric Code:
P44453
By
jeangold
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate
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Book Critique
Poor
1 pts
Acceptable
3 pts
Excellent
5 pts
Introduction
Poor
Does not give the name of the book, nor the author; lacks a thesis statement.
Acceptable
The title and author are given, but the introduction lacks a thesis statement.
Excellent
The introduction contains the title and author of the book as well as a correctly placed thesis statement.
Characters
Poor
Little information is given about the protagonist and essential characters are not mentioned.
Acceptable
Some information is given about the protagonist as well as other essential characters.
Excellent
Elaborate information is given about the protagonist, as well as connections with essential characters.
Plot
Poor
A minimal plot description is given, or it is too detailed, or it is confusing.
Acceptable
The plot description is brief and easy to follow, but it lacks interest.
Excellent
The plot description is brief, is clear and easy to follow, and creates interest in the reader to read the book.
Theme
Poor
A theme or life lesson is not mentioned in the essay.
Acceptable
A theme is given, but it does not fit the book.
Excellent
The theme seems plausible based on the other information provided about the book.
Recommendation
Poor
The review does not include a recommendation to read or not to read the book.
Acceptable
The review provides a recommendation statement, but assumes that every reader would like or dislike the book.
Excellent
The review provides a clear recommendation statement with strong reasons to recommend the book to specific types of readers.
Conventions
Poor
Below grade-level mastery of capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and paragraphing.
Acceptable
Adequate command of grade-level mastery of capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and paragraphing.
Excellent
Consistent and strong command of grade-level mastery of grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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